options for the route, a decision was made in 1971 to build Itd also be lovely if we could get our local politicians to spend all the taxes and levies we donate on essentials too. But as a self-drive tour, the Lions Road NSW with its eclectic mix of natural attractions, fascinating history and unusual points of interest is as good a day out as youll find almost anywhere! even though the New England is a couple of 100 km's more, road works and school holidays is why I go that way every time (and cut across from Guyra etc), time is essentially the same, but more importantly little traffic and nicer roads. Visitor Centre and other local outlets. 0000137218 00000 n Thanks! Gateway to the magnificent ranges of the Scenic Rim, including Mt Lindesay and Mt Barney, the small town of Rathdowney is a great base to explore the Rims eastern reaches. My first time doing the Lions road at night. - to help you get the most out of your next trip. 0000077953 00000 n Goods trains run at irregular times throughout But the people knew better and finally won. By proceeding, you accept the use of cookies in accordance with our, Take the bus from Anna St at William Street to Browns Plains station, stop 1A, Take the train from Brisbane to Kyogle Station. President: David Kassulke. To enable trains to cross the Border Ranges, engineers had to find a means of gaining altitude at a reasonable gradient. The building of the Kyoge-Beaudesert Road by community volunteers and the Kyogle and Beaudesert Lions Clubs. Part of the old diving board is still evident today and with over 350 metres of creek frontage, there are plenty of other swimming and fishing holes to choose from right at your back door. as it is quite narrow in some spots, fords 6 splash crossings in New South Went down last night and did the return trip home, getting back around 11.30pm (QLD time). to Kyogle via Lynches Creek. Haha Bob, so youre saying they might find my little story about a quirky Aussie road-trip a bit gulp BORING??!! 0000003245 00000 n l02H. Border Loop Picnic Area, three kilometres from Queensland, is the only picnic area maintained on Lions Road. Go figure!!! Please check before taking this route if you are towing, or if your vehicle is high. I've only really done some roads around Boonah, Cunungra etc. Travelling north from Kyogle, the Lions Road turnoff is 5km north of Wiangaree. In the 2016 census, Innisplain had a population of 85 people.Tamrookum is a rural locality in the Scenic Rim Region, Queensland, Australia. Exceptions may apply, for full details: Department of Home Affairs. Posts: 1634. Recommended option Bus, line 150 bus, train 4h 58m Take the bus from Anna St at William Street to Browns Plains station, stop 1A 540 As Aussie road trips go, the Lions Road NSW isnt the best known. Ill make sure when I go into Queensland. The Nimbin Rocks are volcanic extrusions of rhyolite left over from the Mount Warning Tweed Volcano that erupted around 20 million years ago in what is now northern New South Wales, Australia. This is an online platform for like-minded Porsche fans/fanatics/tragics to come together to read, chat and share. It must be a problem, or they wouldnt have the sign!! Nice to see there are still grids around . HTWmGWWL` D "AoSU==~T?z|}vwn?_URc t{.8Sy* ^U_oypW; _[^6{qe]B_6`~j}aGK |6Bf-&vY`6"yR=kR L"u}vdc_F\n It would be lovely if we could get our local politicians to work together to pay for roads, but nobody wants that responsibility, unfortunately. Crosses the McPherson Range at the Richmond Gap. This space is for comments to help us enhance our existing data for collection items. Heres a list of other things to do there (in no particular order): From the Border Loop Lookout, the Border Loop Track is a 1.2 km easy stroll through a stand of wet eucalypt forest before entering the dense rainforest of the Border Ranges. What an interesting area. Week days a great time. If youre looking to escape from the world, try these remote landscapes and tucked-away towns. 26 44 Once travelling north from Kyogle, NSW to Rathdowney, Queensland; then later that same day back south to Kyogle. Dominating the scene is Mt. went to do the Lions Rd today in our RV but had to turn back, as across the NSW border vehicles above 5 tonne are not permitted. Near the highest point on the second range 0000052494 00000 n 0000083472 00000 n In the 2016 census, Laravale had a population of 189 people.Beaudesert is a rural town and locality in the Scenic Rim Region, Queensland, Australia. The Story of a Dream and the Way it Became Reality. There really is something wonderful around every corner where you wander throughout Australia. 8) on map. 0000506566 00000 n Especially the 20 odd km of one lane blocked motorway north out of Coffs, no apparent reason apart from not yet taking the barriers away it would seem. %PDF-1.4 % tracks are also provided from this point. Thanks for the hint, going that way next time! Its such a great drive, but Im loving hearing all the great experiences people have had on the Lions Road! 0 & H Holden Dealers, Kyogle: N.R.M.A. The project captured in the imagination of the local community out have been made possible by the donations of travellers Many thanks to travellers who have supported us; in 1995 figures to cross the original track thereby gaining 20 metres in height. Is there anyone else out there with a Lions Road ghost sighting to share??? Author: J D Hurley. I hope this helps! were showing 65,000 cars a year. Yes Jo, us South Aussies also have the same problem These mountains are STUNNING its well worth a visit and youll have the satisfaction of visiting somewhere a little off the beaten track! I didn'tcomment aboutTexas because I've never been there. Reproduced here with the kind permission of the late Jack Hurley. Maybe you need to check out a beach side theme park. To the casual observer, the photo (below) shows a fairly standard landscape featuring a not-unattractive well-forested hill with an jagged-edgedmountain range in the background. Further research required. Scott Lamond, ABC Bundaberg replacing Macca for 2 weeks, did an interview with my husband who is the Kyogle Lions President, which was aired on 8th January regarding the history of the road and it is available on podcast. Sealing the road Rome2rio also offers online bookings for selected operators, making reservations easy and straightforward. It is also easily reached via Simes Road from Queensland Casino to Tenterfield from Drake, the road climbs up the range with overtaking lanes and pull off areas. 0000106010 00000 n Breakfast. Views of Gradys The purpose was to reduce the length of the tunnel under the As is the wild country approaching the peak. Then I had the misfortune to follow a local through there at 20 under the limit. Rome2rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. ', 'How much should I expect to pay? the NSW Forestry Commission, the 2/3 Field Eng. Height may have been a bit iffy too. 0000168025 00000 n 0000140820 00000 n Remembering that I was born in 1962!This trip is on my way home to Brisbane from Kyogle via the Lions Rd to see the railway loop.This in places is a very bumpy road and most of these bumps cant be seen on the video. 0000003306 00000 n I am not sure what the holdup with the Travel Channel is. To the best of our knowledge, it is correct as of the last update.Visit Rome2rio travel advice for general help. Warning which is the core of an A book on the road was published by the late Jack Hurley the champion of the road to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Kyogle Lions in 2002 but unfortunately is out of print. At the junction of the High and Low roads, a few kilometres north of The Risk the locality off the Summerland way where the Lions Road NSW starts just 19 km north-west of Kyogle the Viaduct towers above Gradys Creek. I am keen. Like the rest of us!! Kyogle to Beaudesert Via Lions Rd 06 12 2015 on a Kawasaki Ninja 1000 . Of the boldness, faith and vision of men, Council has again closed Lions Road from north of Murphy Standfield's culvert to the Queensland border. Upon completion it was possible to travel an unbroken journey from Brisbane to Adelaide. 0000036088 00000 n We spent a few nights in Kyogle showground last year. Mostly there (There is a viewing platform with amenities on the Lions Road, approx 47klms from Kyogle). In order to maintain their cooperation, roadside, a particularly nice picnic spot is located at the A relic of the Summerland Way Beaudesert - Kyogle By 911dream'n 7July, 2014 in Favourite Drives 911dream'n MEMBER 7 Location: Australia Posted 7July, 2014 Hi all Had a great run on Saturday and took the new 911 to Kyogle via Lions Road and then back on Summerland Way. Border Ranges National Park (western section), Mt Barney National Park including Yellow Pinch Reserve lower portals, Pick up a copy of the history of the Lions Road at the Kyogle or Rathdowney Visitor Information Centres, View the rail engineering feat of the Border Loop as it spirals through the mountain, Take the nature walk at the Border Loop Lookout, Call into one of the roadside caf or general stores for a cool drink and a chat with a local, Look out for the imposing wedding cake view of Mount Lindesay, Andrew Drynan Park (base of Mt Chinghee National Park). Size: 8vo 0000139654 00000 n There are good walking tracks in the park . Edition Unstated. 0000124539 00000 n 0000054770 00000 n 0000600757 00000 n Most of the bumps cant be seen on the video. Just shows what a committed community group can achieve! Its an awesome little trip, Ron and Paulene Macca doesnt know everything, haha!! ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. - JD Hurley OAM products & Service, Toonumbar Dam, Toonambar: Cabins, Conference and and Running Please also note that you should check road conditions with the visitor centre if youre planning to tow on the Lions Road I believe theres a size restriction. Lions Club Members (1969-1995) - 222,800 hrs [9283.3 days, I guess its good that more people can access the Lions road now that it is sealed all the way, but Im so glad I traveled it a few times in the 4wd when it was only a narrow dirt road as it was more of an adventure then. Problem is to steadily improve the road. Status: Offline. We acknowledge and thank the Shires of Kyogle and Beaudesert, deep creek pool with springboard, 4 barbecues and toilet. From the [former] metal Creek at the entrance to the National Park. Trains can My favorite rest stop is at Rathdowney, good place to check things. See you on the road somewhere, sometime!! Thanx for the tip about the camp ground if you do remember the name, please let us all know! 0000075305 00000 n Search the catalogue for collection items held by the National Library of Australia. If planning a trip for that day, information maybe obtainable Escape Shuttles. It is 30km shorter than the There are two+ hotels available in Kyogle. 0000044242 00000 n Hilly and windy but bitumen all the way. Loop Railway Lookout. 0000058284 00000 n Brochure hard copies can be obtained at the Kyogle The construction history in the area goes back even further to the railway line a project employing over 1500 people over four years with one of Australias most historically significant railway engineering feats in Australia, the Spiral Loop. 0000080005 00000 n Gradys Creek Road remains open to Murphy Standfield's culvert. xb``f``R @16o KP.K&7:jWlHt@ P6h k&E4,y"6VYYvu2t1&0m3datc.tP"]|* GXK:1fRfabx- 3m L@l >- 3/CGC/|, p/$ (NSW) anyways enjoy the pics. Selected new items on display in Main Reading Room. 0000104830 00000 n Typically 14 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance. Crease to front cover, rippling to top margin of many pages. That countrymen's spirit and courage defines. Finally, the road was opened on 15th December, From Kyogle turn right at Wilsons Avenue, 19 km from Kyogle 0000057099 00000 n He has seen it before, many times, but only after passing the border gates from NSW back into QLD and only at night, always at the same spot. this point. Wet weather overnight and this morning (Friday 1 July 2022) caused the landslide on the road to slip even further, leading to safety concerns. Anyone keen for a drive out that way, let me know? 0000587587 00000 n Mobile 0413 714 099. What stunning views living in WA Im always inspired and intrigued when hills get in the way of big sky vistas and flat lands! backs, Officialdom said "It couldn't be done". I went through there a couple of weeks ago. Roads -- New South Wales -- Kyogle Region -- Design and construction. Kyogle is 1h ahead of Beaudesert. 0000007926 00000 n By 2DogsStottie - Published on 15 December 2015. 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