Leaving End of Jan which direction

Submitted: Tuesday, Nov 30, 2004 at 23:58

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ozzymac

Hi everyone, after the great response to my last queery I thought I would try another.
We are leaving for an extended trip through out Oz at the End of Jan, we are travelling in a older type Nissan Urvan Campervan, and will be leaving from the Tweed Heads Area. Which direction would be the best to head, we are planning on staying off main highways and bush camping.
Any suggestions would be great.

Cheers
Craig

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Reply By: Bros - Wednesday, Dec 01, 2004 at 00:14

Wednesday, Dec 01, 2004 at 00:14

ozzymac,
Never done it but they tell me that the way to go (wind wise) is anti clockwise.
Cheers,
Bros.

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Follow Up By: duncs - Wednesday, Dec 01, 2004 at 10:59

Wednesday, Dec 01, 2004 at 10:59

Apparently the other reason to go anti clockwise is that it is shorter. Approximately 77km. You are on the inside of the track.

Seriously though if you could leave a bit later then I would head north from Tweed but if you are locked in I would look at weather patterns and work it out from there.

Duncs

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Follow Up By: ozzymac - Wednesday, Dec 01, 2004 at 22:35

Wednesday, Dec 01, 2004 at 22:35

Hi,
Thanks for the info,
Looks like we will just head north, we are planning on calling in on some friends just out of Mackay, so once we have been there we will just take our chances with the flooded roads etc. We are not on any schedule so if we have to camp for awhile waiting for a road to reopen so be it.

Cheers
Craig

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Reply By: Kimberly Kruiser - Wednesday, Dec 01, 2004 at 01:12

Wednesday, Dec 01, 2004 at 01:12

ozzymac

Just remember if your heading north first, depending on how far/fast your travelling you'll be coming up into the wet season. It will be a wee bit humid and road closures and access will be governed by the amount of water around on the ground and still falling. Getting off any main highways if they are still open will be somewhat of a challenge unless your campervan is hovercraft compatable.
Really depends on how fast you are travelling but I wouldn't suggest you get up around here until April (depending on the season). Even then it will be a tad warm but still lush and green.
Anyway, enjoy your trip and take your time if you have the time to do so.

Regards
WAL

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Follow Up By: ozzymac - Wednesday, Dec 01, 2004 at 22:38

Wednesday, Dec 01, 2004 at 22:38

Thanks for the info Wal,
We are planning on taking our time, so it doesnt matter if we get stuck for a while. It will be great to get out in the country side for awhile.

Cheers
Craig
PS; It was pretty hot and humid down here today.

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Reply By: motherhen - Wednesday, Dec 01, 2004 at 02:22

Wednesday, Dec 01, 2004 at 02:22

Go to Tasmania for the summer then head around getting to the NW in around May/June? I'm sure those who live in each area will let you know when their piece of paradise is at it's best. I'll be watching too. Motherhen

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Follow Up By: Well 55 - Wednesday, Dec 01, 2004 at 07:18

Wednesday, Dec 01, 2004 at 07:18

Gotta agree, that time of the year travell clockwise, we left Canberra area in Feb and finished in Tas for Xmas, had great weather all the way around and got to FNQ before the build up to the wet.

So go clockwise.

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Reply By: MrBitchi - Wednesday, Dec 01, 2004 at 09:21

Wednesday, Dec 01, 2004 at 09:21

Plan so you're up north in winter (dry season). Best time to see Kakadu etc is just after the wet, in April/May. Jan through March up north can be hell.
John

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