Burdekin Falls Dam to Nebo via Collinsville and Eungella Dam
Submitted: Thursday, Apr 18, 2013 at 19:54
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Claire W1
We have a 19.5 foot off-road Lotus caravan behind a DI Turbo Toyota. Although new to caravanning, we are experienced at driving on dirt roads. We are seeking your advice about whether it is feasible to do the following trip (in May) with a caravan: Burdekin Falls
Dam (should the road open) to Strathmore then
Collinsville; take the Exmoor Road to
Eungella Dam and then the route via Homevale National Park to
Nebo.
Reply By: Member - Tony (ACT) - Friday, Apr 19, 2013 at 11:53
Friday, Apr 19, 2013 at 11:53
Done the trip in the reverse order from
Eungella. Not a bad road and easy to follow.
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Follow Up By: Claire W1 - Friday, Apr 19, 2013 at 12:11
Friday, Apr 19, 2013 at 12:11
Thanks Tony. I hear there is a windy steep section just before
Eungella - any problems there for the van?
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Reply By: edwin - Saturday, Apr 20, 2013 at 01:17
Saturday, Apr 20, 2013 at 01:17
Hi Claire, you shouldnt have a problem with the
hill, just be very aware of what your doing with your brakes on the way down, ie use engine braking and dont overheat them , have a stop on the way down if your worried, enjoy the view,.Road from
collinsville to
Eungella is a nice drive but can be a bit bumpy, a walk in the park for your set up.
Eungella dam is
well worth a few days , strongly suggest you avoid the weekends and you might end up with this whole beautiful place to yourselves.Very peaceful spot. No power there so need good batteries/solar etc.
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