Grafton to Armidale via Ebor NSW road conditions

I went thru there at the start of July, the road is narrow in places and windy, as some big climbs as well as you go towards Ebor (1500 meters elevation), has some spectacular views and waterfalls along the route.
Log trucks do use this road so be on the ball, you shouldn't have any problems otherwise.
We spend the night at Ebor and it got down to minus 4.5.

Shane

I liive at Armidale and travel that road often - OK 90% of the way but in places is very narrow and has some sharp, steep climbs as you come out of haiirpin bends - there a few really narrow, tight corners that you would have to swing out across the road to get around - meet a timber truck and they will win every time, - also there are plenty of broken shoulders that you wouldn't want to tangle withwhen towing a van.

Somedays you get thru without meeting another vehicle, other days you can get cattle trucks and timber trucks (big ones) aplenty. You could do it but not without some anxious moments and you will be pleased when you get to Ebor and have the twisty bits behind you.

A better road by far is Grafton to Glen Innes then down the New England highway to Armidale. A bit longer - about 20 minutes in a car but I reckon that the time would just about balance out towing a van. If you went that way and wanted to see Ebor, the falls there are really worth seeing, as are some of the other falls on the Ebor-Armidale Rd, then you could turn off at Gurya to Ebor and then back to Armidale along the waterfall way - would add about an hour to you trip but easy running.

Hi Peter,

Given the size of your van you might be better off travelling to Coffs Harbour and taking the Waterfall Way up through Belingen, Dorigo and Ebor and then on to Armidale. Much better road for your needs I would think.

I have not been the way you have asked about, well not in the last 30 odd years anyway, and certainly not with our 23 footer. The Waterfall way through Dorigo I would tackle with the van no problems. Although my preference is the Oxley Highway through Walcha but then I live near Port Macquarie.

I know Coffs is further south than you wanted but sometimes peace of mind is worth much more than time.

Hope this helps.

Cheers, Bruce

We travel that way a few times per year over the past 25 years
Wouldn't consider giing any othr way, even with a 21ft van (never towed one though)
Logging trucks occasionally use it, as do single trailer semis (occasionally se a stock truck)
Did it last 2 weeks ago.
Beautiful drive, take the time to stop at the numerous waterfalls, Ebor, Wollomombi, Bakers Ck

Peter,

I am another for the Grafton - Glen Innes route. Road is much better condition. Better stops along the way the scenery is better as well. Some great views.

Less big trucks and better places for them to pass you as well. The climb up the hill will be slow with a petrol but ok.

There is a great rest stop just before the main river crossing and again just before entering Glen Innes at the stonehenge thing on the left.