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Barree42


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can anybody advise me as to using the Waterfall Way or the Oxley Hwy to go from Armidale to Port Macquarie



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What do you want to know?...be a bit more specific.



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yeh, should have said towing a 24 jayco van with a triton tug , wondering how it would go down the mountain ???

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The Oxley highway has some VERY windy sections on it, great if you are on a motor bike.  I had my son drive it in our car while he was on his L plates and he managed well.  If you are towing a caravan though, you will just need to be careful and use low gear.  Having said all that though, most of the road is quite easy. 



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Barree42 wrote:

can anybody advise me as to using the Waterfall Way or the Oxley Hwy to go from Armidale to Port Macquarie

 Preferable to use the Oxley,although Waterfall Way is more scenic.Both have slow and windy sections,but Oxley is the  pick of the two,in my opinion.Cheers

P.S What is the ATM of your van?



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2805kg we tow at about 2600

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2805kg we tow at about 2600

 Hi Chris....great to see someone who is not trying to make their car do things for which it was not designed.That is a good sized van for the car that you have. You will enjoy your trip,whichever road you choose,as there is some beautiful scenery through those areas.You might like to check what the speed limit now is,as I heard through the grapevine that some do- gooders were pressing for a 60km/hr limit? Another example of catering to the lowest common denominator. If you cannot stand the heat,get out of the kitchen! Enjoy your travels.Cheers



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Both roads are very windy and need to be taken with care. Waterfall way has signage on some of the narrow sections requesting you stop if trucks are coming through the curves. Oxley hwy doesn't carry any signage but trucks will travel on wrong side of road as they try to maintain speed up the hills , so be careful and take your time.

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Thanks for the info people think I will try the Oxley hwy and will let you know in a few weeks. Safe travels to all

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 Also don't forget to stop at Ginger Creek, best food around. Hardly any local uses the Oxley, as you the driver and your passenger and also dogs, WILL get car sick, it is the worst road in Australia for that.



-- Edited by Bicyclecamper on Saturday 24th of August 2019 04:20:22 PM



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Bicyclecamper wrote:

 Also don't forget to stop at Ginger Creek, best food around. Hardly any local uses the Oxley, as you the driver and your passenger and also dogs, WILL get car sick, it is the worst road in Australia for that.



-- Edited by Bicyclecamper on Saturday 24th of August 2019 04:20:22 PM



-- Edited by Bicyclecamper on Saturday 24th of August 2019 04:20:50 PM

 What a load of BS. Driven that road many a time and no car sickness from me, wife or dog. 



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The Oxley was my first experience with towing a caravan...going up.  That was fun. 

Yes it's got lots of bends but unless you're a complete idiot and drive accordingly, or you happen to meet one going the other way, you'll be fine.  Some great views going down.



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Thanks for this info, next question we are now inW.A. And am looking on crossing from Manjimup to Margaret River, seem to have several choices but seem to be very hilly. Appreciate suggestions please

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One and a half hour drive via Mowen Rd. few hills good road, scenic.

Two hour drive via Pemberton, easy Rd.

Two and a half hour drive up through Busselton. Easy boring drive.

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Great,much appreciated info, think i will go via Pemberton. Stay safe,enjoy the ride.

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Is there a prefered direction of travel on the Waterfall Way , towing a Van , our Van is a Exodus 14 . 



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Going from Armidale to Pt Macquarie - East.

Generally, the road seems more pleasant travelling West, with caravan mainly on outside of road.

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WA roads are relatively flat compared to over east, and down that way usually really good roads - unlike VIC!!!!

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