Hi guys. It is around 30 years since I towed a caravan up to Kosciuszko via Wangaratta. Back then it really wasn't allowed but I did it anyway. I am planning to go up there this summer with my turbo diesel pulling a 14ft van . Has the road been made ? It was gravel last time. Is it suitable for my rig ? Cheers in advance. Col P
Desert Dweller said
05:25 AM Dec 13, 2016
The signs saying ROAD NOT SUITABLE FOR CARAVANS are bigger these days.
Colin Penrose said
09:54 AM Dec 13, 2016
Cheers. I saw that 30+ years ago. A bit hairy but I made it. Some of the hairpins were a bit hard. Col P
Peter_n_Margaret said
09:59 AM Dec 13, 2016
Used to be able to drive all the way to the summit.
Cheers,
Peter
Quirky said
02:53 PM Jan 8, 2017
Hello fellow Grey Nomad. I live in Cooma, heart of the Snowy Mountains/Kosciuzko. I been up and down those winding mountain roads many times with either caravan or horse float. My routes were Cooma-Jindabyne-down the Alpine way to Khancoban (where the signs "Not suitable for caravans" still stand) and on; Cooma-Adaminaby-Cabramurra-down past Tumut Pond reservoir and Tooma Reservoir ti join up with the Alpine Way, left to Khancoban, right to Corryong; or, turn-off shortly before Cabramurra and on via Elliott Way. My last trip was a year ago when I bought my new caravan, i.e second hand, in Wangaratta and came up to Cabramurra in the reverse, UPHILL! Make sure you negotiate these routes with caution, take your time, enjoy the spectacular scenery and even pull over for an overnighter. Plenty of superb free camping/caravn spots along the way. To anyone of you fellow Grey Nomads: if you like more info on either route just cooee. I be happy to reply. And.... if you come to Cooma - stop by for a cuppa, beer and friendly chat. Gitta aka Quirky
Quirky said
03:05 PM Jan 8, 2017
Hullo Desert Dweller. If you are travelling southwest direction Khancoban via the Alpine Way and come to the park entry booth just before Thredbo the trick is NOT to tell the watchful ladies that you are about to tackle the Alpine Way with your rig. They will point out that big "Not suitable for Grey Nomads" sign. I always tell them that I stop along the Thredbo River for a spot of camping. If one comes the other way, uphill, there's no one to tell a story to... Gitta
Hi guys. It is around 30 years since I towed a caravan up to Kosciuszko via Wangaratta. Back then it really wasn't allowed but I did it anyway. I am planning to go up there this summer with my turbo diesel pulling a 14ft van . Has the road been made ? It was gravel last time. Is it suitable for my rig ? Cheers in advance. Col P
The signs saying ROAD NOT SUITABLE FOR CARAVANS are bigger these days.
Cheers. I saw that 30+ years ago. A bit hairy but I made it. Some of the hairpins were a bit hard. Col P
Cheers,
Peter
Hello fellow Grey Nomad. I live in Cooma, heart of the Snowy Mountains/Kosciuzko. I been up and down those winding mountain roads many times with either caravan or horse float. My routes were Cooma-Jindabyne-down the Alpine way to Khancoban (where the signs "Not suitable for caravans" still stand) and on; Cooma-Adaminaby-Cabramurra-down past Tumut Pond reservoir and Tooma Reservoir ti join up with the Alpine Way, left to Khancoban, right to Corryong; or, turn-off shortly before Cabramurra and on via Elliott Way. My last trip was a year ago when I bought my new caravan, i.e second hand, in Wangaratta and came up to Cabramurra in the reverse, UPHILL! Make sure you negotiate these routes with caution, take your time, enjoy the spectacular scenery and even pull over for an overnighter. Plenty of superb free camping/caravn spots along the way. To anyone of you fellow Grey Nomads: if you like more info on either route just cooee. I be happy to reply. And.... if you come to Cooma - stop by for a cuppa, beer and friendly chat. Gitta aka Quirky
Hullo Desert Dweller. If you are travelling southwest direction Khancoban via the Alpine Way and come to the park entry booth just before Thredbo the trick is NOT to tell the watchful ladies that you are about to tackle the Alpine Way with your rig. They will point out that big "Not suitable for Grey Nomads" sign. I always tell them that I stop along the Thredbo River for a spot of camping. If one comes the other way, uphill, there's no one to tell a story to...
Gitta