Road Advice

Matt
Good road all the way was last easter) I would go from cooma to Lakes Entrance, only because it is down hill & you will use less juice.
Vince

It has been some years since I have travelled the Monaro Hwy and between Cooma and Bombala you would not have no problems towing. Not sure about the road from Bombala to Lakes Entrance.

It is worth considering going from Coom to Bega and then following the Coast line down to Lakes Entrance.

The road between Cooma and Bombala does not offer much more then wide open brown spaces. In my opinion nothing particularly interesting.

If you go down to Bega you get some great country to look at.

The trip down the Brown Mountain is fantastic and the change in topography from the top of the mountain, compared to the plains is great.

Candelo, Tathra, Merimbula and Eden are all interesting places to visit.

G'day Matt

Have travelled both roads from Cooma to Lakes Entrance in the last three months, once with the camper trailer.Cooma to Lakes Entrance via Bombala is a breeze in either direction, but agree that downhill direction will be more fuel efficient. Having said that, the uphill direction is mostly a gentle climb. The one steep section is short and realtively straight.

The Brown Mountain section of Cooma - Bega is short but steep and winding. It is more scenic, but both roads are through some lovely countryside.

Cheers
John

Matt,

The road I "think" your refering to is the Cann Valley Highway? If this is correct, its the road that runs from Bombala, across the border and joins up with the Princess Highway at the village of Cann River in VIC. I have used this road on many occasions over the years, as I once drove regulary from Sydney to Sale in VIC(about a 9 hour run). These days it is sealed along its entire length. It has the odd bend or two, no great hill climbs or decents to speak off and nothing a caravan couldnt handle. Just one word of WARNING, this is timber country and during weekdays, you will come across logging trucks. Some of these guys drive like bats out of hell and cut the corners, so be alert at all times. Weekends has always been truck free in my experience. Some great scenery, good camping spots on the river and keep your eyes open and you will see various native animals. The biggest Wedge Tailed Eagle I have ever encounted was on this road. I stopped for a streatch and he was sitting on a fence about 10 metres from me and didnt bad an eyelid for the entire duration I was there. In the flat country on the NSW side, Wombats will be encounted from time to time. No fuel available between Bombala and Cann River. Hope this is of assistance.

Macca

Some good feed back and very much appreciated.

Thanks,

Matt