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Great Alpine Rd

Submitted: Friday, Jan 11, 2002 at 00:00

Ray

We intend to tour Victoria and S A in Feb/ March and would like to travel the Great Alpine Rd from wangaratta to Bairnsdale and then lakes entrance.
Can anyone advise re possibility/advisability of towing a van 14ft along this road.
Thanks in anticipation Ray
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AnswerID: 1746   Submitted: Monday, Jan 14, 2002 at 00:00

Keith replied:

Ray, I plan to travel the Great Alpine Road from Bairnsdale heading north about mid March. I understand that the road is now sealed all the way and suitable for vans....but some care required. My van is 20' towed by a 80 series. Caravans are not permitted on the road during the winter months. Enjoy the trip!!!
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AnswerID: 1755   Submitted: Tuesday, Jan 15, 2002 at 00:00

Mike Ranger replied:

Ray, we did this trip in Nov last year. We towed a Kimberly Kamper with a 99 petrol Jackaroo. The road is all sealed and first class. The only part which was dodgy, was going up Mt Hotham, as it is very steep, narrow and windy. It was also snowing quite heavily and blowing a gail for the top third. Once up there it widens to a magnificent H/way all the way to Omeo, where we turned north on the wild and basic Omeo "Highway". The scenery along the way is beautiful, especially in snow and we just loved Dinner Plain. Also encountered one of the friendliest campgrounds on our trip at Omeo. It's basic but very clean and in a magnificent spot in the valley floor. Happy trails, Mike.
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AnswerID: 2125   Submitted: Saturday, Feb 16, 2002 at 00:00

michelle replied:

we towed a 17.5 jayco poptop with a 3.5 manual pajerio with no trouble it was a great drive and
the kids loved it there is some great camping spots to.
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