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Macedon to Menzies Creek near Melb
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hi All, new grey nomad here. We pick up our new van ,16' jayco, and our first trip is to Macedon in Victoria. That should be fine. Now the boss wants to go and visit some relies on Menzies Creek Rd in the Dandenongs. Does anyone have any info on which route to take? Google sends me through Melbourne and as its...
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Winjana Gorge from Fitzroy Crossing
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Anyone know current road conditions for the unsealed road off Northern Highway about 43 km from Fitzroy Crossing via Tunnel Creek NP? On Road van but 4WD tug.
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kirraweebob
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Huskisson to Canberra
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We are planning to travel from Huskisson to Canberra early next year. We are wondering which route to take that will place the least amount of stress on the vehicle for the climb up the range. We aren't seeking the shortest route just the least stressful. Any suggestions?
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Jean-Pierre
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Bellingen to Dorrigo
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I feel the climb up the range here is one not to be done unless you have plenty of grunt as it is a long, unrelenting climb up and no easy trip down on your brakes. I suggest you park the van at the freecamp at Thora which is Ok, and drive up for the day. There are much worse climbs, I'm sure, but this one is not goi...
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Kings Highway/Clyde Mountain
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Thought I'd mention that today we travelled from Batemans Bay to Canberra and back again, up the Clyde and the Kings Highway. Only one spot with roadworks on the Clyde, the rest of the works seem to be competed for now and the road is good. On the return journey, no roadworks in progress at all - a good tri...
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Happy Daze
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Fire Restrictions Now in place
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Just thought I would remind people that SA now has fire restrictions in place with the Fire Season being brought forward due to dry conditions, so when you park please leave your matches in the van, you could be fined or worse you could cause a bush fire. Remember your fire can be in control and still star...
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Crashtac
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plenty highway
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HAS ANYONE TRAVELLED THE PLENTY HIGHWAY LATELY. IF SO COULD YOU GIVE ME A ROAD REPORT. THANKS LITTLE RED.
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little red
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CONDITION OF ROAD FROM COOKTOWN TO CAPE YORK.
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We are heading to Cape York hopefully in June & would like to know what the road conditions are like from Cooktown to the tip of the Cape.... we are planning to leave the van at Cooktown & camp the rest of the way. Will be going the easy road, not 4 x 4. CHRIS. -- Edited by THE FLYING PIG on Sunday 18th...
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THE FLYING PIG
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Best travel route Melbourne to Batemans Bay
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Can anyone recommend a good towing route (with a 24' van) travelling Melbourne to Batemans Bay (departing Aug 2014)? Some folks have suggested Yass, Bungendore, Braidwood although I hear that Kings Hwy is undergoing significant road works. With a long and heavy load, (where possible) we are loo...
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Pooncarie thru to Menindie
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Wanting to travel to Broken Hill via Swan Hill , Lake Mungo , Pooncarie thru to Menindie can you tell us if the roads are OK to take our on road caravan thru? Thanks in anticipation. Brian and Lana
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bab600
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Balranald to Mungo National Park
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Road was very good...but from Mungo to Mildura was corrugated most of the way.
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countryroad
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Blackall/Quilpie
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Hello. Heading off to Central West end of this week. Wondering if anyone knows if Blackall woolscour is open for visitors (wasn't July 2013); and what is the situation with water at Quilpie? Is it suitable for visitors to drink, cookin, etc. Only asking because water quality/taste varies wherever o...
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Kev Pearce
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Road conditions Tamworth to Lake Copeton -
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Can anybody let me know best way to go by the Tamworth - Warialda road or Tamworth - Glen Innes - Inverell. Thanks
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Mr T
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Self Drive 4WD Tours - Flinders Ranges
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Hi, We will be travelling to the Flinders Ranges in mid-September and I am keen to tackle some of the 4WD self drive tours. We have a Jeep Grand Cherokee and was wondering if anyone has any suggestions on trips to undertake. We will be possibly staying at Hawker and Rawnsley Park. Regards, David
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chezndave
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Newell highway between Goondiwindy and Griffith
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Hi all we are planning on going to Griffith next week via the newell and would appreciate any tips on the state of the road, steep hills and good places to stop. Our rig is 19m long and she hates any hill work. We await your advise cheers
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robcer
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Road Condition between Ivanhoe and Wilcannia on Cob Highway
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Hi,anybody been on this highway lately,wondering how bad or good the unmade section is,I presume it is still unmade. Thanks in advance Baz
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Hallmark1
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Brunxner HWY
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Had trouble finding anything up to date on the section on road but went ahead and did the run from Goondiwindi to Tenterfield and then on to Lismore. We tackled it in an NT pajero diesel towing a 21ft van about 2300kg loaded. The section through to Tenterfield was narrow and not without badly damaged sec...
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Bernieb
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Road conditions between Thallon and Dirranbandi
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Can anyone tell me what the road is like between Thallon and Dirranbandi? Heading that way in about a week. Not sure if it is dirt or bitumen now.
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Annie8702
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Info on Road Conditions between Nockatunga and Tibooburra
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Can anyone provide some recent info on the road conditions between Nockatunga and Tibooburra? Would I be able to tow an On Road Caravan with care? Thinking of travelling this way to South Australia via Broken Hill, next month.
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Waterbags
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Marble Bar Road From Newman to Marble Bar - anyone know the current condition
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Will be heading this way in 4 weeks and just wondering if anyone has driven on it recently and can update me on the condition as it is meant to be a major off-road. Will be towing a small off road caravan but if its going to be too rough may just continue on the Great Northern Hwy.
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