I realise many of you must have done this trip. I'm leaving the Sydney area at the end of the month to travel to Loxton SA. I have to do 2 hours at a time because I travel
with my 85 year old Mum and the 2 dogs. Just looking for tips about the Hay plain. I think I can manage the rest. Thanking you in anticipation. JulieM
yeoeleven said
01:27 AM Jul 2, 2013
Not sure exactly what information you are looking for but this may help, I camped at the Sandy Point Reserve in Hay for a week or so recently. John
If the 130-odd k's is too much in one stretch you could turn off halfway and stay overnight at Maude. Alternatively you could pack a picnic and take a break somewhere along the road. But you could do it quite well in one stretch I think and take your breaks in Balranald and Hay. Its a couple of years since I drove that road, but in spite of its name of Hay plains its actually a little undulating, and a pleasant drive.
TAJ said
01:48 AM Jul 2, 2013
juliem have been over twice plenty truck stops for a break
good road not much traffic enjoy
suenray
Cupie said
02:32 AM Jul 2, 2013
yeoeleven wrote:
Not sure exactly what information you are looking for but this may help, I camped at the Sandy Point Reserve in Hay for a week or so recently. John
Had a look at your blog John. Great report. It's good to peep in on how others travel. Thanks for sharing.
poppymick said
02:44 AM Jul 2, 2013
crossin hay plains not bad lot truckies use as i was one before i retired their ar alot off free parkin rest areas i am from loxton went school there but now live in perth about every 1-1/2 hrs is a rest stop mike
Plodnalong said
03:22 AM Jul 2, 2013
Don't do it into a head wind. I did and it was like driving uphill.
When I did it I arrived on a glorious day in Hay. I made Hay while the sun shines.
Andy
ROAD RUNNER said
03:33 AM Jul 2, 2013
Julie, the Hay plains are notorious for roos around sunset and early morning so best to avoid driving at those times. The pub next to the town caravan park near the roundabout is very good for a meal. rgds RR
valnrob said
09:16 AM Jul 2, 2013
Here is an interesting spot to stop and have a cuppa on the Plains . There's a story about the Headless Horseman.
-- Edited by valnrob on Tuesday 2nd of July 2013 09:31:38 AM
JulieM said
01:16 PM Jul 4, 2013
Thanks everyone, I appreciate the feedback. Cheers Julie
The dog lady said
02:40 AM Jul 8, 2013
JulieM wrote:
I realise many of you must have done this trip. I'm leaving the Sydney area at the end of the month to travel to Loxton SA. I have to do 2 hours at a time because I travel
with my 85 year old Mum and the 2 dogs. Just looking for tips about the Hay plain. I think I can manage the rest. Thanking you in anticipation. JulieM
I also travelled the Hay plain with elderly mum and 2 dogs recently. Maude is lovely and could have happily stayed a week. Sandy point reserve in Hay is also good, and then at the other end there is a great place at Bottle Bend just before Mildura. We stopped frequently to let the dogs out and stretch our legs. All my previous crossings were on short holidays while still working, and I used to think it was a boring stretch, but taking my time to really look around, I was pleasantly surprised by just how much there is to see. Have fun
I realise many of you must have done this trip. I'm leaving the Sydney area at the end of the month to travel to Loxton SA. I have to do 2 hours at a time because I travel
with my 85 year old Mum and the 2 dogs. Just looking for tips about the Hay plain. I think I can manage the rest. Thanking you in anticipation. JulieM
Not sure exactly what information you are looking for but this may help, I camped at the Sandy Point Reserve in Hay for a week or so recently. John
http://yeoeleven.blogspot.com.au/2013/05/sandy-point-reserve-at-hay-nsw.html#!/2013/05/sandy-point-reserve-at-hay-nsw.html
If the 130-odd k's is too much in one stretch you could turn off halfway and stay overnight at Maude. Alternatively you could pack a picnic and take a break somewhere along the road. But you could do it quite well in one stretch I think and take your breaks in Balranald and Hay.
Its a couple of years since I drove that road, but in spite of its name of Hay plains its actually a little undulating, and a pleasant drive.
juliem have been over twice plenty truck stops for a break
good road not much traffic enjoy
suenray
Had a look at your blog John. Great report. It's good to peep in on how others travel. Thanks for sharing.
crossin hay plains not bad lot truckies use as i was one before i retired their ar alot off free parkin rest areas i am from loxton went school there but now live in perth about every 1-1/2 hrs is a rest stop mike
When I did it I arrived on a glorious day in Hay. I made Hay while the sun shines.
Andy
Here is an interesting spot to stop and have a cuppa on the Plains . There's a story about the Headless Horseman.
-- Edited by valnrob on Tuesday 2nd of July 2013 09:31:38 AM
Thanks everyone, I appreciate the feedback. Cheers Julie
I also travelled the Hay plain with elderly mum and 2 dogs recently. Maude is lovely and could have happily stayed a week. Sandy point reserve in Hay is also good, and then at the other end there is a great place at Bottle Bend just before Mildura. We stopped frequently to let the dogs out and stretch our legs. All my previous crossings were on short holidays while still working, and I used to think it was a boring stretch, but taking my time to really look around, I was pleasantly surprised by just how much there is to see. Have fun