O.K. got a reply and it states, I have to write it by hand as one cant read the attachment, and I quote, "during the snow season, caravans and motorcycles are not permitted to travel this route, due to heavy snow and ice on the road and the immenent dangers. The snow season runs from the queens birthday weekend in june each year until the end of september each year. There is often still snow falls before and after this period, so it is best to check at an information centre on the day of travel or by ringing vic roads on 131170 for road closures and information.

If you feel confident to tow your van on a mountain road, please keep in mind that it is narrow (difficult for other vehicles to pass), it also has numerous bends and is quite steep from the bright side, there can be high winds at times and the weather conditions can change rapidly.
Hope that helps


-- Edited by dave06 at 11:59, 2008-09-09

Bugga!!!!!, you got me thinking about it now, head through the mighty murray to wangerratta great alpine road to bairnsdale home through bendigo and ballarat then the great ocean road, what a trip, damn, might do that myself in the next year or so

Mannum, now there's a place that brings it all back great camping spots along the river in the 80's spent many a weekend there with the wife and kids good redfin country. Do they still have the vehicular ferry across the river

well if semi's can go along there I dont see any problem with a van there Gary, I just spoke to the dragon and I think we will take our motorhome along there when we retire, dont forget the free camp opposite the c/park at Mannum, same view, no cost, we stayed 2 days and could have stayed another 2, easy walking distance to the ferry and town

no worries gary you will be approaching mannum from the east, the first thing you will see when getting close is a row of trees on your right, the campsite is well signposted and will be on your right, about half a click back from the ferry, take the second entrance, the first is exit only,  you will pass a small building on your left upon entering the free camp, this contains male and female showers and toilets, as well as drinking water, you have a large area to play with so dont be afraid of going in to park, sit the van and vehicle for a while and take a walk to find the best camp, a good one for vans is about 2/3rds the way through on your right under a stable old gum (plenty of them in here) it may seem close to traffic but it all goes quiet by 9.30, you are on river time now. if you miss the camp, continue on to mannum over the ferry, as you exit the ferry ramp you will see a large carpark on your left, (right in front of a big old paddlesteamer), go in there and you will have plenty of room to turn around, good time to park and grab your supplies and a coffee and bun from the bakery, anyway let us know what you thought of the place, and make sure you feed the little fellers that come around your camp. if you wish to take a drive, head up to waikerie, upon entering the town watch for the small sign on your left it points to a small homemade chocolate shop, a little further is a bakery grab some grub and come back to the recreation grounds where they tie the river princess up, have lunch on the lawns or tables (large grassed area with toilets) and enjoy your choccys and pasties and coffee whilst watching the river go by, fantastic

PS FEB. IS ARROUND THE HOTTEST TIME IN THE NORTH EAST OF VIC.