A word of warning, the road is not at all suited to caravans so be sure to unhook in the town of Hillside. The access driveway and parking area are deeply rutted and it looks abandoned but if you are game, it offers a different, somewhat eerie experience.
Is Armidale Road sealed?
The Armidale Road is a sealed road in New South Wales.
Is Armidale road suitable for caravans?
Caravans do use this road, much to the frustration of regular travellers because there are few passing lanes between Urunga and Armidale. Going West up the Dorrigo Mountain (about 13km) is a steep pull but doable, while going east down the Dorrigo Mountain should be handled with caution due to corners and steepness.
Is Waterfall Way NSW closed?
This closure is likely to be in place until at least the end of 2022. The closure is to allow NPWS to carry out upgrade and maintenance works, and assess and manage rockfall hazards. For further information please contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
Is Waterfall Way NSW Open?
Waterfall Way has reopened to single lane traffic west of Thora after a massive landslip blocked access during the extreme weather that impacted the North Coast early this month.
Is Waterfall Way sealed?
The road is sealed but relatively narrow and has a steep 14 km (9 mi) winding section. In recent years storms and associated flash flooding have washed away sections of the roadway where it rises to the ranges, leading to traffic being limited to one lane at the waterfalls on the Dorrigo Range.
Does Armidale have a mouse plague?
Residents on the outskirts of Armidale in northern central NSW, a city home to University of New England, had reported an uptick in mouse sightings, Professor Verne said.
Is the old Grafton road suitable for caravans?
The Old Grafton Road is a 130km stretch of scenic drive both starting and ending from the Gwydir Highway. The majority of the road (around 90kms) is unsealed dirt or gravel track but well maintained and easily accessible by 2wd. The track however is steep and narrow making it unsuitable for caravans.
How high should a caravan be off the ground?
It is recommended that the caravan be towed as level as practical or hitch at approx. 50mm below level to help maintain a relatively level caravan and tow vehicle under heavy braking. This will also help maintain maximum suspension travel on both the caravan and tow vehicles.
Can you tow a caravan on Thunderbolts Way?
So if you are thinking of using Thunderbolt’s Way – don’t. If you are thinking of taking a caravan along Thunderbolt’s Way – absolutely don’t.
Is Waterfall Way open between Bellingen and Dorrigo?
UPDATE: Waterfall Way from Dorrigo to Bellingen is now open, however motorists are advised to take extreme care when travelling through the area as there is still a lot of debris on the road.
Where does the Waterfall Way start and finish?
Waterfall Way is the gateway to some of the country’s most impressive waterfalls and national parks. It stretches 185km from the coast, at the exit from the Pacific Highway near Urunga (20mins drive south of Coffs Harbour) to Armidale in the west.
Can you swim at Waterfall Way?
You can take in the view from the top of the falls or you can get to the base, with a short walk of around 15-minutes. If the main pool under the waterfall is packed there is another great spot to swim here.
Where does Waterfall Way start?
Coffs Harbour
Starting at Coffs Harbour, the scenic drive traverses 5 national parks and winds through lush rainforest, waterfalls, open woodlands and farmland as you approach Armidale. The road winds steeply through the lush rainforest of Dorrigo National Park to a height of 750m at Dorrigo Mountain.
Is Waterfall Way closed today?
Waterfall Way remains closed between Dorrigo Mountain and Thora due to a landslip.
Is the M1 Sydney to Brisbane Open?
Queensland. All lanes of the M1 Pacific Motorway are now open between Tintenbar and the Queensland border.
Why is there always a cave behind a waterfall?
The resulting erosion at the base of a waterfall can be very dramatic, and cause the waterfall to “recede.” The area behind the waterfall is worn away, creating a hollow, cave-like structure called a “rock shelter.” Eventually, the rocky ledge (called the outcropping) may tumble down, sending boulders into the stream
Do waterfalls ever dry up?
Autumn is typically the time of year when many waterfalls have exhausted their freshwater supply and go dry unless you get early winter storms momentarily bringing them momentarily back to life.
Can a waterfall stop flowing?
Water is neither created nor destroyed, but it can be stored in lakes, ponds, rivers, and groundwater. Waterfalls can dry up when there is no rain and the ponds dry up, or when there is rain but it is all going to refill the upstream lakes.
What towns in NSW are affected by the mouse plague?
Mostly orange dots, reflecting medium mouse activity, begin to appear around Wagga Wagga and parts of the Riverina in NSW, as plague numbers dissipate. Low numbers of mice, shown in yellow, are being reported in Sydney’s west, the Sutherland shire and parts of the South Coast, according to CSIRO.
Will mice leave if its cold?
The cooler temperatures of winter drive many animals into hibernation, but mice stay active year round.