Sydney to Longreach- HOW LONG???

Thanks John, appreciate you doing that. I've found Google over estimates a little, so I'd say you are spot on.

I think I may have to, as I'm not very experienced on these roads either.

James - We share the driving, maximum 2 hours behind the wheel, and consider anything much over 700 km a long day. I know that younger drivers will do much more than that, do it quicker and without a break......but they don't always arrive at their destination. If you're not accustomed to driving country roads, be aware that night driving has its own hazards - kangaroos, especially around dawn and dusk are drawn to the road where water runoff often leads to better grass. If one jumps into your path, don't kill yourself trying to avoid it. Do what you can, but jumping on the brakes and swerving can be very expensive and could cost your family their Dad.

Suggest take a bit more time for this drive, enjoy it and arrive home relaxed rather than exhausted.

Travel safe

John

Thanks LHN. Can I ask why you go this way, and not say Gunnedah, Moree, St George?

(I'm thinking of going up the above way and coming back your way) Just wondering if there's any big difference?

Your're right Greendog. I'm used to easy driving of freeways (or bumper to bumper slow traffic),, so I'm wanting to fit in say 2 overnights in motels, making it a 3 day trip each way.

Any suggestions anyone??

Gday Greendog,
Driving 12hrs for some people is a walk in the park. So i take it from your post it takes you 2 days to get from Sydney to brisbane I used to drive 380kms a day in the Blue Mountains. Nearly 2000km a week for a government authority. Truck drivers constantly drive 12 hour days. Im no truck driver or professional driver but im a very experienced driver on both country and urban roads. And my driving record is unblemished. I think working night shift helps aswell. Im wide awake all night and can survive on five hours sleep a day. It just depends on what your used to.

Cool, I'll come back that way, (conditions permitting) looks the more intersting in terms of an area I've not seen before so something to look forward to after Longreach.

Hi Barry, thanks for the input:-) As per my post just above I've amended my plans to make it a 3 day trip up, 2 days rest in Longreach, and a 3 day trip back.

The stopovers I have in mind at the moment (Narrabri, Mitchell, Longreach, then back via Cunnamulla, Dubbo, home) are pretty much all 6-7 hours apart conditions permitting (Longreach/Cunnamulla may be a little longer),, so all daylight drives with time for photo stops. (just bought a new hi-def video camera I want to try)

I’m pretty good driving long distances, have a 140k round trip to work each day, and am pretty fussy about distractions while driving,, hence no kids on this trip;-)

Have years of country experience and the vehicle I’ll take is only 18 months old with all the mod cons and easy to handle, and not even towing this time. So apart from last minute weather condition changes, I feel I'm pretty well planned.

I AM LOOKING for motel ideas for this trip if anyone has any...?

Ooops, posted the wrong map link. Here's my new one.
(was looking up Brushmarx's great trip below and copied the wrong one)