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Taking our Kluger to Barrington Tops

Submitted: Sunday, Jun 01, 2008 at 15:05

Paul & Debbie

After lurking this site for a while, and weighing up our needs for both city and country travelling around, we have now acquired a new model Kluger. Want to take it through the Barrington Tops next weekend for a test run of how 'off road' it can be.
Not looking for really rough stuff, and have read the directories etc. The road Gloucester to Scone, via Polblue/ Moonan Flat is the one we are targetting. "Moderate" road apparently??
Is this a do-able start to the world of off roading without too much fallout for us? Any tricky bits?

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AnswerID: 307123   Submitted: Sunday, Jun 01, 2008 at 15:19

Outbacktourer replied:

You Kluger will be fine on that road, you could do it in a normal sedan.

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AnswerID: 307129   Submitted: Sunday, Jun 01, 2008 at 15:48

Hairy (NT) replied:

Nothing to do with Barrington Tops but a nice Kluger photo..LOL


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FollowupID: 573004   Submitted: Sunday, Jun 01, 2008 at 17:40

Member - Christopher P (NSW) posted:

ey Haiiry, how ya doing? that was reversed when i had my 4runner, me pulling out a nissan!!!

Each to there own i suppose!!!!

My beloved 4by i worked so hard on!!!!
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FollowupID: 573011   Submitted: Sunday, Jun 01, 2008 at 17:53

Hairy (NT) posted:

The Kluger ( with camper ) is pulling the Nissan out backwards!

LOL

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FollowupID: 573012   Submitted: Sunday, Jun 01, 2008 at 17:56

Member - Christopher P (NSW) posted:

OOPSY, oh well score one for the good guys!!!

Can't win them all only some of them.

How ya going anyway???
My beloved 4by i worked so hard on!!!!
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FollowupID: 573017   Submitted: Sunday, Jun 01, 2008 at 18:09

Hairy (NT) posted:

Yeah good mate.

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FollowupID: 573028   Submitted: Sunday, Jun 01, 2008 at 18:27

Member - Christopher P (NSW) posted:

Thats good to hear, you like giving me some stick!!!

It's all good thou!

:o))))
My beloved 4by i worked so hard on!!!!
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AnswerID: 307133   Submitted: Sunday, Jun 01, 2008 at 16:12

Gronk replied:

Only time you would need 4wd on that road was if it was snowing....and it would probably be closed anyhow..
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AnswerID: 307140   Submitted: Sunday, Jun 01, 2008 at 16:54

Ozboc replied:

I think some of the tracks you want to go to will be closed now ... It closes 1 June till about September i believe ( someone will correct me i am sure )

Might be better off going down the souther end .... telegherry river with a GPS you can find some 4x4 tracks , but be warned a lot of the 4x4 tracks are over grown and you WILL get bush pin stripes....

Boc

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AnswerID: 307145   Submitted: Sunday, Jun 01, 2008 at 17:02

Member - Fred G (NSW) replied:

Paul & Debbie, there's some great camping up there, especially on the Gloucester side, if you have camping in mind. Some great places right on the river. You won't have any trouble. The road can get chopped up after rain up high, but a great drive, especially if there is a bit of snow about. Take your time and enjoy. It's a great short trek to christen the new Kluger.
Have fun.

Fred.

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FollowupID: 572987   Submitted: Sunday, Jun 01, 2008 at 17:05

Member - Fred G (NSW) posted:

A phone call to Gloucester visitor info centre will advise you of any road closures.
Fred.

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AnswerID: 307161   Submitted: Sunday, Jun 01, 2008 at 17:42

Member - Christopher P (NSW) replied:

Also to theres a map and some info here, if you aren't aware of it!!! Will be up that way the following weekend, doing some exploring!!!

Got a heap of gear but no 4by!!
My beloved 4by i worked so hard on!!!!
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AnswerID: 307249   Submitted: Sunday, Jun 01, 2008 at 21:55

Member - Tessa (NSW) replied:

Paul & debbie
despite what has been said above I think the most important thing for you to appreciate is the difference between "off-road" and dirt road. Your Kluger will comfortably handle most dirt roads - unless they have been chewed up and badly corrugated. The road you are talking about is a well maintained dirt road and you should have no problems. it is subject to occasional snow falls or heavy rain but the authorities will close it immediately that happens. It is a fabulous drive and I am sure you will enjoy it. Personally I prefer to travel it east to west because the views as you come down on the western side are spectacular. Enjoy!!!

tessa

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AnswerID: 307390   Submitted: Monday, Jun 02, 2008 at 21:19

Paul & Debbie replied:

So much information here.. thank you so much! So off we go on the weekend to test out that Kluger.. Thank you all for your collective offerings here! Debbie

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FollowupID: 573261   Submitted: Monday, Jun 02, 2008 at 22:25

Steve posted:

agree with th "go east>west post if you go the top road. Beaut views dropping down to Moonan Flat etc.

You can do it in a Commodore bit I'd go along with the suggestion of ringing the tourist info and check for closures.

There are plenty of other options around there though. Go through Maitland, Paterson, Gresford and into the State Forest. Lower altitudes and no snow. Beautiful area. You can follow the road around to Salisbury and Dungog via Barrington House and numerous camp spots. Pretty straighforward tracks although can be fairly narrow
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