CARAVAN FRIENDLY ROUTE FROM GOLD COAST TO KANGAROO ISLAND SOUTH AUSTRALIA.
Submitted: Friday, Feb 23, 2007 at 16:58
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Member - DAZA (QLD)
G-Day
Planning a trip to visit outlaws on
Kangaroo Island early July 2007. could members
give some input re: most caravan friendly route to South Australia from SE - QLD.
So far we have only towed the Van on small trips up to North Shore /Teewah ect.
My business commitments only allow us Four Weeks for the trip.
Proberly spend Two Weeks in South Australia and the rest of the time, driving
there and comming
home.
The
cook wants to stay in caravan parks while travelling,and we dont want to
book ahead if we can help it.
Cheers
Daza
Reply By: Andrew from Vivid Adventures - Friday, Feb 23, 2007 at 17:02
Friday, Feb 23, 2007 at 17:02
I would recommend using the ferry unless you have a very long
snorkel.
Anyways, it really depends on what you want to see... do you want the outback (Goondi, Back of
Bourke etcetera) or do you want to see the coast (
Sydney,
Melbourne et al).
How far do you want to travel in a day?
Cheers
Andrew.
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Follow Up By: Member - DAZA (QLD) - Friday, Feb 23, 2007 at 18:00
Friday, Feb 23, 2007 at 18:00
Hi Andrew
Thanks for your professional advice re: THE
SNORKEL, I might hire yours if
your tour group is not using it.
We have not decide which way to go as yet, either take the Pac hwy or go in
land,thats why I thought some experienced caravan towing members might
shed some light on the subject. PS. (STILL LEARNING)
Cheers
Daza.
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Follow Up By: Andrew from Vivid Adventures - Friday, Feb 23, 2007 at 18:27
Friday, Feb 23, 2007 at 18:27
Well for me I would do this...
Site Link
But you might want to add
Cobar in there to avoid the dirt ...
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Reply By: Member -Dodger - Friday, Feb 23, 2007 at 17:08
Friday, Feb 23, 2007 at 17:08
Easiest way when towing is to go inland and follow the Newell highway. Then from West Wyalong Via
hay. This will give the flattest route but not the most scenic.
Regards Dodg
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Follow Up By: Andrew from Vivid Adventures - Friday, Feb 23, 2007 at 17:23
Friday, Feb 23, 2007 at 17:23
what's wrong with
Broken Hill?
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Reply By: Mr Fawlty - Friday, Feb 23, 2007 at 17:30
Friday, Feb 23, 2007 at 17:30
Daza, you may want to book the ferry, sometimes you can get on others you will need to book...Go here: Site Link
have a look at smart trip, fill out the details, options etc that you want and have a play around with it.. gives you distances, times and a map of dubious usability but it impresses
grey nomads at roadside stops...
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Reply By: DIO - Friday, Feb 23, 2007 at 18:47
Friday, Feb 23, 2007 at 18:47
G'day Daza, other might disagree, but if you want a caravan friendly route, then I'd be travelling via
Broken Hill, down to
Burra, then across to
Morgan,
Blanchetown, Swan Reach,
Walker Flat then across the Murray on the ferry, travel toward
Adelaide then turn left (signposted) to
Mannum,
Murray Bridge,
Strathalbyn,
Goolwa,
Victor Harbor then onto Cape Jervois and onto the ferry to KI. No major hills, no city related traffic to deal with. Very scenic and lots of beaut small towns along the way. Bon Voyage
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Reply By: growler - Friday, Feb 23, 2007 at 22:11
Friday, Feb 23, 2007 at 22:11
If you going to K.I that time of year pack plenty of warm clothes,hope you like WIND,have a nice trip
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Reply By: Member - Arkay (SA) - Saturday, Feb 24, 2007 at 08:16
Saturday, Feb 24, 2007 at 08:16
If you have rellies in K.I. consider leaving the car & caravan in storage at
Cape Jervis (there is a facility there,
check with the ferry operators - in advance) and camping on the rellies lounge floor and using their car on the island. Return ferry fares for car + caravan are quite expensive. Also, residents of K.I. get special fares for themselves & immediate family, I'm sure they will know the details.
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Follow Up By: Member - DAZA (QLD) - Saturday, Feb 24, 2007 at 12:36
Saturday, Feb 24, 2007 at 12:36
Hi All
Thanks for your imput / advice, we will certainly take it on board as I stated
we are just getting the feel of things and (LEARNING AS WE GO).
Cheers
Daza
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