Caravan route through Brisbane

Thanks Bob

I'd thought of the Gateway/Gold Coast motorways, but didn't know whether caravans were allowed on them. I take it they are

Cheers
Hugo C

Yes Hugo, Bob is correct on the Gateway route, and caravans are permitted.

Down the Bruce Highway, exit left at the 'Gold Coast" sign, continue over the bridge keeping to a centre lane (as the two left lanes will exit you off the motorway) and continue on to the Pacific Motorway (M1) to the Gold Coast.

The Gateway Bridge incurs a toll of $4.70 for a car, including caravan, and must be paid before, or within 3 days of incurring unless you already have a Go Via account and a transponder fitted. This link will access the site for payment. Without a transponder, 'numberplate recognition' will occur and unless paid within the 3 days, a bill will be sent to you with additional collection charges.

Great advice, Allan and Bob.

Looked again at a map after reading Allan's reply and all clear now - will proceed as suggested.

Ta
Hugo C

Just a thought Hugo, and Allan might confirm this.

About the only "quiet" time on that route, from my experience, would be from about 10am - 3pm. Though there are sections that always seem to be peak hour too. ;-)

Bob

Yep agree with others re route, just watch the inside lane as many are leaving and merging on that lane. With the go via I have found it easier to ring them and setup an account, they will need both your vehicle and van rego numbers + credit card details. You can set the account and stop the account on any date you choose.

Thanks guys

I'd be driving through in that quiet (:-)) window

Hugo C

Yes Bob, it is a busy thoroughfare. The only real 'quiet time' would be midnight to 5am, LOL.

Actually, the morning peak passes at about 9am. It is then busy but flowing well until about 3pm when some workers finish and stays 'peak' until after 6pm. So yes, a good time is 10am - 3pm.

Even when busy, as there are multiple lanes, keeping to the left lane allows an easygoing path and speed limits are usually observed and it is a motorway with no traffic lights or intersections. Hugo will have no trouble.