-- Edited by Landfall on Wednesday 22nd of February 2012 08:09:58 PM
Landfall said
08:15 PM Feb 22, 2012
If we take the Hume and then the Pacific from Melbourne to the gathering near Gympie, or the Newell from Melbourne to Gympie.
Using the trip planner, the difference in km's is only 146km, not enough to worry about.
So my question is:- What is the easiest or prefered route?
Thanks
Dusty
Ma said
08:24 PM Feb 22, 2012
Would think that's down to personal choice as well Dusty.
We would go the Newell but there probably aren't too many who would by choice because of the trucks.
I can honestly say we have never had any problems with the trucks no matter what road we are on. We always make our intentions known to them and show them every respect and courtesy and it has more than paid off.
Brenda and Alan said
08:57 PM Feb 22, 2012
We have travelled from central Vic to Millmerran Qld for many years using the Newell and have never had a problem with trucks.
Gerty Dancer said
09:35 PM Feb 22, 2012
Its personal choice, but we find the Pacific too busy, Trucks by the hundred! And there was so many people in the rest-stops it was difficult to park with a caravan. Lately we've used the New England Highway, but we usually only travel from Canberra to Brisbane. We are planning a trip North before Easter, and planned to go via Bourke however its a bit damp out that way, may have to look for another route. The Newell is a bit rough in places, I recall that Pejays broke caravan springs in a pot-hole.
traveling bob said
10:16 PM Feb 22, 2012
I would travel the Newell, less traffic and more place to stop over night.
Bob
jonathan said
10:21 PM Feb 22, 2012
I would travel the Newell too ..
Landfall said
10:34 PM Feb 22, 2012
Ma wrote:
Problem solved Dusty....................take the yacht........
OK, where do I tie up in Gympie?
Maroochydore, OK
Coffs Harbour, OK
Port MacQuarrie, OK
How's it going?
Dusty
PS: Thaks for the input folks, much appreciated.
-- Edited by Landfall on Wednesday 22nd of February 2012 10:34:58 PM
jules47 said
10:39 PM Feb 22, 2012
The Newell is my choice - never had a problem with trucks - just respect that they are doing a job - lift your foot when they are passing, and they will be past in no time whatsoever - (just lifting your foot lets your speed drop back by about 5k, that way you are not racing the truck as he goes by).
greyghosts said
10:46 PM Feb 22, 2012
we have been travelling the new england hwy for the last 3 trips going north and south from the hervey bay area, we find it much better re: the trucks and a very pretty interesting drive, going north through Warwick Toowoomba, Yarramine and across to Gympie. cheers greyghosts.
Ma said
10:49 PM Feb 22, 2012
I'm with you there in agreeance with you all. We use the New England and The Putty every time we head north. Don't like the coast road at all.
Happywanderer said
11:00 PM Feb 22, 2012
I always use the Newell, less traffic and more free overnite camps. When I get to Goondi I usually go over the back, up through Moonie, Dalby, Kingaroy, easier to get to my sons going that way and avoids having to go through Brisbane.
Beth54 said
11:23 PM Feb 22, 2012
I can honestly say it's a pretty easy run through Gold Coast/Brisbane on the M1 and further north these days.
Lots of vehicles, but the roads are really great now with 6 or 8 lanes through the busier sections. It doesn't go down to 2 lanes until after the Eumundi exit.
Nevertheless, if I were coming from your direction, I'd follow the routes suggested here by others.
Marj, your route would be fairly flat going.
Happywanderer said
11:33 PM Feb 22, 2012
Yes Beth, its a fairly easy route. I do want to take longer and do a few diversions along the way this next time though.
jules47 said
11:50 PM Feb 22, 2012
Hey - Marj - via Boonah I hope this time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Happywanderer said
12:37 AM Feb 23, 2012
That could be a good diversion Jules.
Pejay said
01:11 AM Feb 23, 2012
Gerty Dancer wrote:
Its personal choice, but we find the Pacific too busy, Trucks by the hundred! And there was so many people in the rest-stops it was difficult to park with a caravan. Lately we've used the New England Highway, but we usually only travel from Canberra to Brisbane. We are planning a trip North before Easter, and planned to go via Bourke however its a bit damp out that way, may have to look for another route. The Newell is a bit rough in places, I recall that Pejays broke caravan springs in a pot-hole.
As Gerty Dancer said, we hit a great big pot hole between Narrabri and Moree mid-January and did a spring on the van - expensive little thing!! But on the whole we seem to use the Newell when going from Brisbane to Canberra & return. Normally no problems.
jimricho said
02:06 AM Feb 23, 2012
Newell would be my preference too. If you take the Cunningham Hwy from Goondiwindi via Warwick it's only a short detour from the bottom of the Gap to go via Boonah, a very pretty part of the country too.
I haven't checked the distance but an alternative is to leave the Newell at Coonabarabran and go via Gunnedah and pick up the New England Hwy at Tamworth. You'll pick up the Cunningham at Warwick so you can still include the Boonah detour.
The Hume Pacific option involves negotiating Sydney via the M7 and M2 and that nightmare Pennant Hills Road.
Ma said
04:20 AM Feb 23, 2012
Problem solved Dusty....................take the yacht........
Cruising Granny said
05:43 AM Feb 23, 2012
Take the Newell. I travelled this route at Christmas and has no trouble. Be nice to truckies and they'll be nice to you. You'll have more trouble on the Bruce if you choose that highway. Be careful on the Bruce.
Beth54 said
06:49 AM Feb 23, 2012
Just come up the Noosa River Landfall. Just a bit of a hike from there.
Thanks for the feedback.
More decisions.
Don't have these problems sailing.
Dusty
-- Edited by Landfall on Wednesday 22nd of February 2012 08:09:58 PM
If we take the Hume and then the Pacific from Melbourne to the gathering near Gympie, or the Newell from Melbourne to Gympie.
Using the trip planner, the difference in km's is only 146km, not enough to worry about.
So my question is:- What is the easiest or prefered route?
Thanks
Dusty
Would think that's down to personal choice as well Dusty.
We would go the Newell but there probably aren't too many who would by choice because of the trucks.
I can honestly say we have never had any problems with the trucks no matter what road we are on. We always make our intentions known to them and show them every respect and courtesy and it has more than paid off.
Lately we've used the New England Highway, but we usually only travel from Canberra to Brisbane.
We are planning a trip North before Easter, and planned to go via Bourke however its a bit damp out that way, may have to look for another route.
The Newell is a bit rough in places, I recall that Pejays broke caravan springs in a pot-hole.
Bob
I would travel the Newell too ..
OK, where do I tie up in Gympie?
Maroochydore, OK
Coffs Harbour, OK
Port MacQuarrie, OK
How's it going?
Dusty
PS: Thaks for the input folks, much appreciated.
-- Edited by Landfall on Wednesday 22nd of February 2012 10:34:58 PM
I'm with you there in agreeance with you all. We use the New England and The Putty every time we head north. Don't like the coast road at all.
I can honestly say it's a pretty easy run through Gold Coast/Brisbane on the M1 and further north these days.
Lots of vehicles, but the roads are really great now with 6 or 8 lanes through the busier sections. It doesn't go down to 2 lanes until after the Eumundi exit.
Nevertheless, if I were coming from your direction, I'd follow the routes suggested here by others.
Marj, your route would be fairly flat going.
As Gerty Dancer said, we hit a great big pot hole between Narrabri and Moree mid-January and did a spring on the van - expensive little thing!! But on the whole we seem to use the Newell when going from Brisbane to Canberra & return. Normally no problems.
I haven't checked the distance but an alternative is to leave the Newell at Coonabarabran and go via Gunnedah and pick up the New England Hwy at Tamworth. You'll pick up the Cunningham at Warwick so you can still include the Boonah detour.
The Hume Pacific option involves negotiating Sydney via the M7 and M2 and that nightmare Pennant Hills Road.
Problem solved Dusty....................take the yacht........
You'll have more trouble on the Bruce if you choose that highway. Be careful on the Bruce.
Just come up the Noosa River Landfall. Just a bit of a hike from there.