Been a while since we posted anything, but we are on our way fron Qld to Victoria at last..
In northern NSW at the moment and heading off next week via the coast road.
Has anyone done this run and can advise of any "bear traps" to watch out for?
Also, that five k's of greater than 10% grade just east of Toowoomba wasn't a lot of fun when we crossed the range, so if anyone knows of anything similar we might encounter on the run, it would be appreciated if you could warn us in advance :)
Thanks heaps,
Bill and Lesley
Dougwe said
04:07 PM Oct 28, 2013
I did it a few months back and cut of just west of Sydney then down the Hume. Last year I did from south west Gippsland to Morwell then Hwy 1 all the way to Sydney then back down the Hume again. Why not just Hwy 1 all the way, good all of it. Just my thought.
freehazzas said
04:14 PM Oct 28, 2013
Keep away from Browns mountain between Bega and Cooma. Same nasty grade for 10ks staight up all the way. We found sydney to vic border along the coast was pretty easy. Havnt been further into vic though.
Bill and Lesley said
04:25 PM Oct 28, 2013
Dougwe wrote:
I did it a few months back and cut of just west of Sydney then down the Hume. Last year I did from south west Gippsland to Morwell then Hwy 1 all the way to Sydney then back down the Hume again. Why not just Hwy 1 all the way, good all of it. Just my thought.
Thanks Dougwe,
Hwy 1 looks like the go....
Bill and Lesley said
04:27 PM Oct 28, 2013
freehazzas wrote:
Keep away from Browns mountain between Bega and Cooma. Same nasty grade for 10ks staight up all the way. We found sydney to vic border along the coast was pretty easy. Havnt been further into vic though.
Thanks Freehazzas,
Exactly the kind of climb / descent we would rather not do...
Good tip,
Cheers
Dougwe said
05:07 PM Oct 28, 2013
Try and avoid the Alpine Ranges and parts of the Dandenongs if you travel in the bus in your AV. I have driven buses and coaches all through Gippsland and most of Vic so no problems there, of course you get some roads a bit iffy but just take your time as I am sure you know and do anyway.
I haven't driven the big boys on Hwy 1 in NSW but from what I have seen and travelled on very recently and about to travel on again as of tomorrow you will have noooooo problems.
mongrel said
05:17 PM Oct 28, 2013
Dougwe. Have a safe trip tomorrow and hope all goes well..
jules47 said
05:40 PM Oct 28, 2013
Take care on your trip home Doug!!
And Bill and Lesley - same to you - hope you find time to come into Greens Lake while in Victoria! Plenty of room for your big rig! And you would be most welcome!
Dougwe said
01:04 AM Oct 29, 2013
Without trying to hijack this thread cos I'm not like Dazren and Wombat.
Thankyou Mongrel and Jules, will do.
wendyv said
01:11 AM Oct 29, 2013
If you are going to stick to the coast all the way to Vic, there will be some type of descent south of Sydney. Others are better placed than me to advise which is the best route for your rig.
That drop down the range at Toowoomba isn't much fun with a van on the back either!!
Radar said
04:10 AM Oct 29, 2013
Bill and Lesley hi,
More up you go , more downs you go the better you get at it.
I think I have said this before, the view is better on the down side.
Take it slow, keep control, don't matter about holding up traffic, do your thing you have earn' t by working to get what have so enjoy.
Down the coast out of Sydney is your last real big one past the Wollongong. Ralph
Bobstar52 said
04:22 AM Oct 29, 2013
Hi Bill & Lesley
I live on south coast NSW and just doing a trip to SA via Victoria my advise is travel via the Hume better roads by far
Good luck in your travels
Rip and Rosie said
04:01 PM Oct 29, 2013
There is no perfect way to go. Each possible route has advantages, scenery, stopovers, things to experience. Each also has challenges. If you want "easy" stay home.
The coastal routes are beautiful but can be a bit windey and hilly. The inland routes are great, but roads narrow and trucks can be threatening. The Hume is fabulous, with divided road all the way... But you'll speed past and miss heaps.
My advice, for what it's worth, research the places and experiences you want, and go for it.
As some one above said, the more you tow over hills and tricky roads, the better you get at it.
Hi All,
Been a while since we posted anything, but we are on our way fron Qld to Victoria at last..
In northern NSW at the moment and heading off next week via the coast road.
Has anyone done this run and can advise of any "bear traps" to watch out for?
Also, that five k's of greater than 10% grade just east of Toowoomba wasn't a lot of fun when we crossed the range, so if anyone knows of anything similar we might encounter on the run, it would be appreciated if you could warn us in advance :)
Thanks heaps,
Bill and Lesley
Thanks Dougwe,
Hwy 1 looks like the go....
Thanks Freehazzas,
Exactly the kind of climb / descent we would rather not do...
Good tip,
Cheers
I haven't driven the big boys on Hwy 1 in NSW but from what I have seen and travelled on very recently and about to travel on again as of tomorrow you will have noooooo problems.
And Bill and Lesley - same to you - hope you find time to come into Greens Lake while in Victoria! Plenty of room for your big rig! And you would be most welcome!
Thankyou Mongrel and Jules, will do.
That drop down the range at Toowoomba isn't much fun with a van on the back either!!
Bill and Lesley hi,
More up you go , more downs you go the better you get at it.
I think I have said this before, the view is better on the down side.
Take it slow, keep control, don't matter about holding up traffic, do your thing you have earn' t by working to get what have so enjoy.
Down the coast out of Sydney is your last real big one past the Wollongong. Ralph
I live on south coast NSW and just doing a trip to SA via Victoria my advise is travel via the Hume better roads by far
Good luck in your travels
The coastal routes are beautiful but can be a bit windey and hilly. The inland routes are great, but roads narrow and trucks can be threatening. The Hume is fabulous, with divided road all the way... But you'll speed past and miss heaps.
My advice, for what it's worth, research the places and experiences you want, and go for it.
As some one above said, the more you tow over hills and tricky roads, the better you get at it.
Thanks for all the good advice everyone.
Much appreciated indeed.