Canberra to Tumut
Submitted: Sunday, Apr 08, 2007 at 12:53
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Steven
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Easter all,
We're planning to take the trip from
Canberra to Tumut across the Brindabellas. I know how to get down into the Brindabella Valley but am not sure about the directions or the road conditions from there to Tumut. Was wondering if anyone could advise me. My daughter gets very car sick on very rough and steep terrain so although we have high clearance 4 WD, I want to get a bit more info about the conditions before we head off to ensure that it is a pleasurable trip for all.
Would appreciate any help or advice. e.g comments on steepness & roghness of the terrain, is the Goodradigby River crossable at tis time of year etc.
Thanks,
Steve
Reply By: Notso - Sunday, Apr 08, 2007 at 15:11
Sunday, Apr 08, 2007 at 15:11
If you can get down to Beindabella the rest of it is a doddle.
Your daughter wont enjoy the drop down from
Piccadilly Circus to the Goodradigbee though.
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Reply By: Member - John and Val W (ACT) - Sunday, Apr 08, 2007 at 16:09
Sunday, Apr 08, 2007 at 16:09
The Brindabella Rd was in good condition a few weeks ago, and since there has not been much rain since then the worst thing about it now might be dust. There is (and has been for a long time) a
bridge across the Goodradigbee. After the
bridge follow the road straight ahead to Tumut. I think its signposted.
Val.
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Reply By: PhilZD30Patrol - Sunday, Apr 08, 2007 at 16:14
Sunday, Apr 08, 2007 at 16:14
Hi Steven
The road from Brindabella to Tumut is built with very sharp gravel stones. Turn right when across the
bridge over the river.
No problems except that the stones can
puncture your tyres. Lower your tyre pressure may help, but I have destroyed 2 Cooper ATs on this road with tyre pressures around 30 PSI. Make sure your spare is inflated and in good condition, you may need it.
The tyre dealer at Tumut told me he is making lots of money thanks to the rocks on the road.
good luck
Phil
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