Our longest trip so far starts next week. We will be travelling down the Hume and heading for Geelong. Does anyone know the condition of this road (for caravans)?
Jacko said
05:35 PM Oct 1, 2011
Darling is a Victorian state road so of course it would be fine. Darling Victoria is the premier state where every road is good with great public facilities.
Brian88 said
05:42 PM Oct 1, 2011
struth!
grumpy-j said
06:13 PM Oct 1, 2011
Hi Connie,
The road through Rushworth to Bendigo is sealed and a typical country road in reasonable condition.
Keep a eye out for roos.
If your travelling straight down the Hume the road is a freeway in excellent condition (Vic Section) all the way to Geelong
The NSW section is still a work in progress last time I travelled it and can't remember when it wasn't.
Pick your time going around the Western Ring Road as there widening it in some sections and traffic can build up in peak times of the day.
Brian88 said
06:17 PM Oct 1, 2011
best on sundays.used to have to go that ring road to the Spirit of Tassie.
Happywanderer said
06:46 PM Oct 1, 2011
Are you going Violet Town to Bendigo via Rushworth or are you going down the Hume to Geelong. Two completely different roads. The Hume as others have said is a freeway. The other is country roads in great condition. I travel around there all the time.
Connie said
08:15 PM Oct 1, 2011
Thanks for the feedback! We will use the Hume to Violet Town, then across to Bendigo. SWMBO wants to see Maldon and Daylesford. Then we'll head down to the Great Ocean Road and around to McLaren Vale for a week of food and wine with some good friends. Then back along the Murray and home to Sydney.
Happywanderer said
08:17 PM Oct 1, 2011
Whenever I go to Geelong I go down through Daylesford. Very pretty drive through there. Haven't been to Maldon though, must do that one day.
Ma said
08:56 PM Oct 1, 2011
They are both nice little towns. It was bitterly cold when we were down there earlier this year so didn't stay long in Dayelsford but spent a bit of time having a walk around Maldon. Really enjoyed the atmosphere there.
-- Edited by Ma on Saturday 1st of October 2011 08:56:59 PM
Evie n Rhys said
10:22 PM Oct 1, 2011
Hi Connie, all those roads are certainly ok for a caravan, I have travelled them many times. I live in Bendigo and the trip through Daylesford to Geelong is good also. Daylesford is one of my favorite places to visit. If you have time and are there mid week be sure to go to the Hepburn Springs and have a swim. The drive across country to Geelong is well worth doing. I am originally a New South Welshman but I have to admit the roads in vic are a lot netter than ours. I guess being a smaller state they have less to look after. There is a lot to see in Victoria and it is a very beautiful state. Take your time if you can and see as much as you can while your here. Ejoy "The pod"
Cruising Granny said
11:24 PM Oct 1, 2011
For anyone who knows that area, is the Hepburn Spring a hot spring? I'm thinking about planning a Hot Spring Expedition - travelling from spring to spring and just wallow in the ponds.
Evie n Rhys said
12:10 AM Oct 2, 2011
Hepburn springs is more a resort type springs. They did a huge revamp a little while back and it is quite up market now but I find that if you go mid week it is quieter and less expensive. It is a very special treat I must say. Also there is a lovely free camp just out of daylesford up mountain Franklin on the way across to Daylesford from Bendigo. Has toilets up there and only a short trip to Daylesford via the chocolate shop.......
Ron and Shirley said
10:56 AM Oct 2, 2011
As others have said all good roads from Violet Town to Geelong via Bendigo.
Rushworth is a very interesting town and well worth a stop, even to stretch your legs and have a look around.
Hi all,
Our longest trip so far starts next week. We will be travelling down the Hume and heading for Geelong. Does anyone know the condition of this road (for caravans)?
Darling is a Victorian state road so of course it would be fine. Darling Victoria is the premier state where every road is good with great public facilities.
Hi Connie,
The road through Rushworth to Bendigo is sealed and a typical country road in reasonable condition.
Keep a eye out for roos.
If your travelling straight down the Hume the road is a freeway in excellent condition (Vic Section) all the way to Geelong
The NSW section is still a work in progress last time I travelled it and can't remember when it wasn't.
Pick your time going around the Western Ring Road as there widening it in some sections and traffic can build up in peak times of the day.
They are both nice little towns. It was bitterly cold when we were down there earlier this year so didn't stay long in Dayelsford but spent a bit of time having a walk around Maldon. Really enjoyed the atmosphere there.
-- Edited by Ma on Saturday 1st of October 2011 08:56:59 PM
Ejoy
"The pod"
I'm thinking about planning a Hot Spring Expedition - travelling from spring to spring and just wallow in the ponds.
As others have said all good roads from Violet Town to Geelong via Bendigo.
Rushworth is a very interesting town and well worth a stop, even to stretch your legs and have a look around.
Dates back to the gold rush days, see http://tinyurl.com/4x4qrmk
If staying longer a trip out to nearby Whroo is also worth a look.
Totally agree with the comments re the bush camp at Mt Franklin, and a visit to the nearby chocolate factory is a must.