Taking our Kluger to Barrington Tops
Submitted: Sunday, Jun 01, 2008 at 15:05
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Paul & Debbie
After lurking this site for a while, and weighing up our needs for both city and country travelling around, we have now acquired a new model Kluger. Want to take it through the
Barrington Tops next weekend for a
test run of how 'off road' it can be.
Not looking for really rough stuff, and have read the directories etc. The road
Gloucester to
Scone, via Polblue/ Moonan Flat is the one we are targetting. "Moderate" road apparently??
Is this a do-able start to the world of off roading without too much fallout for us? Any tricky bits?
Reply By: Member - Fred G (NSW) - Sunday, Jun 01, 2008 at 17:02
Sunday, Jun 01, 2008 at 17:02
Paul & Debbie, there's some great camping up there, especially on the
Gloucester side, if you have camping in mind. Some great
places right on the river. You won't have any trouble. The road can get chopped up after rain up high, but a great drive, especially if there is a bit of snow about. Take your time and enjoy. It's a great short trek to christen the new Kluger.
Have fun.
Fred.
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Follow Up By: Member - Fred G (NSW) - Sunday, Jun 01, 2008 at 17:05
Sunday, Jun 01, 2008 at 17:05
A phone call to
Gloucester visitor info centre will advise you of any road closures.
Fred.
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Reply By: Member - Tessa (NSW) - Sunday, Jun 01, 2008 at 21:55
Sunday, Jun 01, 2008 at 21:55
Paul & debbie
despite what has been said above I think the most important thing for you to appreciate is the difference between "off-road" and dirt road. Your Kluger will comfortably handle most dirt roads - unless they have been chewed up and badly corrugated. The road you are talking about is a
well maintained dirt road and you should have no problems. it is subject to occasional snow falls or heavy rain but the authorities will close it immediately that happens. It is a fabulous drive and I am sure you will enjoy it. Personally I prefer to travel it east to west because the
views as you come down on the western side are spectacular. Enjoy!!!
tessa
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