Narrabri to Uralla
Submitted: Thursday, Jan 07, 2010 at 09:05
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Willykj
Next week we are travelling from Narrabri to
Uralla and want to travel via
Bingara &
Bundarra. There are 2 sections that have some gravel & was wondering whether anyone knew of the suitability of towing an 18ft poptop over these sections:-
Narrabri to
Bingara - &
Bingara to
Bundarra,
Thanks, Willy
Reply By: Member - Mark (Tamworth NSW) - Thursday, Jan 07, 2010 at 09:15
Thursday, Jan 07, 2010 at 09:15
No problems, as always when towing on gravel control your urge to drive to the conditions (speed) immediately in front of you as there may be "something around the corner" you won't be alble to slow down in time for.
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Reply By: Geoff (Newcastle, NSW) - Thursday, Jan 07, 2010 at 11:17
Thursday, Jan 07, 2010 at 11:17
Hi Willy,
Last time I was through there it was good gravel and if you follow Mark's advice above you'll be fine.
Actually Mark's advice about driving to "what's around the next obstacle" not what's under your nose is gold for anyone travelling on any unformed surfaces.
Geoff
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Follow Up By: Member - Mark (Tamworth NSW) - Thursday, Jan 07, 2010 at 12:07
Thursday, Jan 07, 2010 at 12:07
Willy
Wish I could always followed my own principles at times. I normally fail on roads I think I know
Mark
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Reply By: JAX W - Thursday, Jan 07, 2010 at 16:26
Thursday, Jan 07, 2010 at 16:26
Yesterday I travelled both ways on the Narrabri to
Bingara road with our 3500kg, 7.15m (23ft 6") and really enjoyed the trip.
Most
creek crossings had a small flow of
water, which meant I slowed down to drive through without making a mess, but others might not worry.
The road is all sealed and is a great drive, although you need to take care on some of the tight corners.
It is a while since I have driven from
Bingara to
Bundarra, so I won't add any comments for that road.
Enjoy the trip.
Regards, Jack
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Reply By: Member - Flynnie (NSW) - Thursday, Jan 07, 2010 at 19:59
Thursday, Jan 07, 2010 at 19:59
Been over both pretty regularly. As others have said Narrabri to
Bingara is now sealed and quite good.
Bingara to
Bundarra still has some dirt but not much. Just thinking (its been a couple of months) a large section had been sealed recently. Still some dirt at the
Bundarra end. It is a bit windy in the climb out of
Bingara but a good drive and
well worth doing. I have seen lots of vans on this road.
You should have no trouble. Allow some time at
Bingara, the best town in the whole New England/North West.
Flynnie
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Reply By: Willykj - Monday, Jan 18, 2010 at 15:55
Monday, Jan 18, 2010 at 15:55
Thanks for your responses. Travelled that road last week & it was great. Only about 10km dirt at
Bundarra end. Enjoyed the trip.
Willy
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