Can anyone share any experiences for a first time caravaner on this road. We are trying to get from Coffs Harbour to Tamworth via Armidale.
Helena said
04:17 PM Nov 30, 2011
welcome to the site sorry can't help with your question but I am sure someone will they are a very knowledgable and helpful lot here on this site. Helena
Boroma577 said
05:16 PM Nov 30, 2011
The drive up Waterfall Way is steep and winding for a good way but not un doable with caution for a first timer.......it is also a very picturesque drive....so definitely make sure you take your time.
Can't help with info beyond Dorrigo though.
When passing through Uralla, make sure you go and have a look at Gostwyck Chapel....you can get directions from the Tourist Info Centre in Uralla
NeilandRaine said
05:16 PM Nov 30, 2011
The quickest route from Coffs to Armidale is down through Belligen up to Dorrigo. It is a steep climb up to Dorrigo but only about 10 k. Take it easy and you should be ok
Gerty Dancer said
05:51 PM Nov 30, 2011
Definitely park your caravan somewhere and go look at all the waterfalls in the area! Some of them are accessable with a van, but Dangars falls was a dirt road and well worth it. (not to be confused with Dangar falls)
Nicholstones said
06:15 PM Nov 30, 2011
As others have said, the climb up Waterfall Way is pretty steep, just take it easy. The drop down again through Kootingal to Tamworth is also very steep, stay in low gear to stop the rig getting away from you. This part isn't as windy (as in curvy) though. Just remember YOU ARE NOT IN A HURRY and you'll be fine. We've taken our van both directions on this road quite happily.
valnrob said
10:11 PM Nov 30, 2011
Ring the RTA or NRMA to check out road conditions too before you leave. Had lots of rain over this way
cheers
spice said
07:51 AM Dec 1, 2011
Have been over that way a couple of times, as the others have said, take your time and all will be well, Rod
CK56 said
10:10 AM Dec 1, 2011
Thanks everybody, will be there early January on our way back from seeing the grand kids for Christmas in the Gold Coast.
nomadic1 said
05:05 PM Dec 1, 2011
Enjoy the drive - the Waterfall Way, particularly just out of Dorrigo, is a spectacular route. There's a really nice rainforest centre to stop at just before Dorrigo (about 1500m before you get to the town) and quite a few waterfalls after Dorrigo - as the name Waterfall Way implies.
Zoomtopz said
10:00 PM Dec 3, 2011
G'Day Charlie.
Looking at your'combo' , it looks as if it will do Dorrigo ok .
It is a bit narrow in places , some places you have to give way ,
or other direction traffic gives way to you . As others have said , it
is very scenic & well worth the drive . If you don't have to go to
Coffs , consider taking Grafton to Armidale road , it is fully sealed ,
it by-passes Dorrigo but you get Ebor falls - a must , & Wollomombi
Gorge , also a must , they are 'signed' & you can park . Wollomombi
We are trying to get from Coffs Harbour to Tamworth via Armidale.
The drive up Waterfall Way is steep and winding for a good way but not un doable with caution for a first timer.......it is also a very picturesque drive....so definitely make sure you take your time.
Can't help with info beyond Dorrigo though.
When passing through Uralla, make sure you go and have a look at Gostwyck Chapel....you can get directions from the Tourist Info Centre in Uralla
Take it easy and you should be ok
cheers
G'Day Charlie.
Looking at your'combo' , it looks as if it will do Dorrigo ok .
It is a bit narrow in places , some places you have to give way ,
or other direction traffic gives way to you . As others have said , it
is very scenic & well worth the drive . If you don't have to go to
Coffs , consider taking Grafton to Armidale road , it is fully sealed ,
it by-passes Dorrigo but you get Ebor falls - a must , & Wollomombi
Gorge , also a must , they are 'signed' & you can park . Wollomombi
was Fantastic last w/end , Heaps of water .Richo