Roads from Newell Highway to Coast
Submitted: Monday, Apr 30, 2007 at 15:16
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JasonG
Hi
I am towing an 18foot van to Surfers and interested to go an alternative route rather than pounding up and down the highway as I have some time on my hands. I am looking to cutover from mid NSW say from Glen Innes to
Grafton or Coffs. I am towing with a TD4 Discovery so lots of
hill climbing my main concern.
I was looking at the Gwydir Highway to
Grafton, as it goes through some nice National Parks to stop overnight. However I have heard the road has lots of climbs. The other road would be to Coff Harbour but I have done that before.
Has anyone got suggestions on both roads and attractions on these roads.
Cheers
Jason
Reply By: Member - Vince B (NSW) - Monday, Apr 30, 2007 at 16:20
Monday, Apr 30, 2007 at 16:20
Hi Jason.
Of the two
routes, the Gwider highway is the bestas it cuts out the Pacific highway between Coffs &
Grafton. Thereare good
camping areas on top of the range & a great
camp site on the Mann river at Cangai. This spot is approx 2km off the Gwider highway(dirt road access) & is suitable for caravans.There is also a caravan
park at Jackadgery which is 44 km west of
Grafton.
Enjoy your trip.
Vince
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Reply By: Member - Cruiser (NSW) - Monday, Apr 30, 2007 at 16:35
Monday, Apr 30, 2007 at 16:35
If you go from Glen Innes to
Grafton there is no climbing as such, as you will be all down
hill from the NP at top of the range (Washpool and Gibralter Range) although it is quite a steep descent. Excellent scenery.
As stated in previous reply, there is good
camping sites in the NP and a good caravan
park at Jackadgerry.
The other alternative is to go from
Tenterfield to Drake/Tabulum/Casino/Lismore and then across to Byron Bay via Bangalow and up to QLD.
I would go the Glen Innes/
Grafton route myself.
Good luck and enjoy it.
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