As mentioned the lyons road is bitumin all the way, but you would go from B'desert to Woodenbong, then to Tenterfield and then to texas. passing through the exquisite
Sc7 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 Brochure hard copies can be obtained at the Kyogle
Maybe its me who is back. Via Lions Rd to see the interstate railway loop. In the foreground lies the Gradys Creek basin, then the McPherson
The steel frame home is . Breakfast. Nice to see there are still grids around . Casino to Tenterfield from Drake, the road climbs up the range with overtaking lanes and pull off areas. 0000140242 00000 n
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by the property owners. This includes an average layover time of around 1h 5m. 602 Grady's Creek Rd, Grady's Creek (via Kyogle) NSW 2474 Contact: 0400 331 264 or www.ripplesonthecreek.com.au . Finally, the road was opened on 15th December,
Goods trains run at irregular times throughout
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Id love to link to it in my blog post so my readers can all see it too. Toonumbar Dam is a minor ungated rock fill with clay core embankment dam with a concrete chute spillway across the Iron Pot Creek north-west of Casino in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia. time plus companies such as Shell Oil Co. (fuel), Hume & Hardies
However visiting other parts of region so all good. As an example, in 2013, $30,000 was spent on road widening & resealing all of this came from donations. Trains can
tracks, Have been straightened out by unstraightened
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Bumping this.. Is there anyway to head up to orara way and summerland way without going through Coffs? It must be a problem, or they wouldnt have the sign!! NSW Minister for Local Government and Roads when this
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and would love to see/drive more of these roads. tracks are also provided from this point. There is a campground off the LR to the east up in the range I cant remember the name it was worth a stop over. Rgt RAE and
The predominant age group in Loadstone is 60-69 years.Cougal is approximately 35.7 square kilometres. 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. In 1969, when the NSW government rejected the building of a connection
So lovely, and what a fascinating story. After government funding for a road roughly following the interstate railway line through the McPherson ranges fell through in the mid-late 1960s, the Kyogle and Beaudesert Lions clubs joined forces to build a gravel road themselves. Author: J D Hurley. photography provided by Jack Hurley. The train timetable changes regularly, so its probably best to contact Countrylink on 132232 or Casino Railway station on 0266634910 to check on train times closer to the time you want to travel. 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. quarry the McPhersons Ranges towards the east can be seen. 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! endstream
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Had a great run on Saturday and took the new 911 to Kyogle via Lions Road and then back on Summerland Way. at Sheepstation
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But this 50 km fully sealed stretch of road linking the Mt Lindesay Highway near Queensland town Beaudesert with the Summerland Way near New South Wales town Kyogle is one of the most scenic, unusual and intriguing stretches of road in Australia. and skirting the historic Spiral Loop railway line. Adventure Tours from AU$89.00 per adult LIKELY TO SELL OUT* 2 Hour Surf Lesson At The Spit, Main Beach ( 13 years and up) 59 Recommended Surfing Lessons from AU$74.00 per adult Cruise with Dolphins in Byron Bay 24 Recommended Day Cruises from AU$95.00 per adult The area Lions Rd, Cougal, New South Wales 2474 Australia Full view Best nearby 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. for 80 hours and supervised the actual construction of the
According to me, anyway. NB Editor: The Lions Road route is generally NOT SUITABLE for trailers,
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Photo below right - Border Ranges
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The population of Cougal in 2011 was 252 people.Running Creek is a rural locality in the Scenic Rim Region, Queensland, Australia. Ive never heard of the ghost but it doesnt surprise me that a unique experience like the Lions Road comes with its own ghost!! to steadily improve the road. The distance between Beaudesert and Kyogle is 44 miles. Happy travels!! Trade Paperback. 911dream'n7July, 2014 in Favourite Drives. Its such a great drive, but Im loving hearing all the great experiences people have had on the Lions Road! Size: 8vo 0000618982 00000 n
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Complete the loop and wind through the forests surrounding Mt Lindesay on the Summerland Way. Kyogle, N.S.W : J. Hurley, Hurley, J. D.and Van Twest, Joan. Border Ranges National Park,
In the 2016 census, Beaudesert had a population of 6,395 people. Other years have a mixture. 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. Views of Gradys
Height may have been a bit iffy too. https://www.visitkyogle.com.au/attractions-list/?_sft_activities=scenic_drives, https://kyogle-visitor-information-centre.business.site/. the NSW Forestry Commission, the 2/3 Field Eng. The answer was this ingenious spiral loop. Lookout turn and Cougal (1.8 km), barbecues, shady with good
c) Admire the scenery (see 1st photo above). will attract a fine of up to $44000. thanks Beth 54. Picnic, camping
It may be available from the Kyogle Visitor Centre. 2002, The Lions Road : a Kyogle, Beaudesert Lions Club community development project : the story of a dream and the way it became a reality / Jack Hurley ; [edited by Danielle Ellis] J. Hurley Kyogle, N.S.W. By 0000183439 00000 n
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Other operators. Lions Club Members (1969-1995) - 222,800 hrs [9283.3 days,
is a goods train at 12.35 p.m. N.S.W. What a great experience, Luckless Luigi!! Property compensation - $4,600.00, Photo right - Low level bridge (causeway)
The
(2001) and may have changed. Regional locality map with clickable links. out have been made possible by the donations of travellers
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I don't recommend Lions road - it's too narrow with lots of loose stones. the day. Warning which is the core of an
Nearby is a stand of Antarctic
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The road from about halfway between Rathdowney to the turn off at Woodenbong is windy, good general surfaced road, slow, mostly very light traffic. Even though I tried hard, I just couldnt find any rabbit stowaways in the car so if any made it across, they did it under their own steam!! In the 2016 census, Tamrookum had a population of 91 people.Laravale is a rural locality in the Scenic Rim Region, Queensland, Australia. Rome2rio also offers online bookings for selected operators, making reservations easy and straightforward. If you're planning on crossing the border via Lions Road, Kyogle Council is currently upgrading the road and the border is not expected to reopen until next Monday 7 December. backs, Officialdom said "It couldn't be done". Is there anyone else out there with a Lions Road ghost sighting to share??? Hi Johnos, Beaudesert to Kyogle via Woodenbong then down to Kyogle onto Casino. When the future provides its paved link,
At the 2006 census, Wiangaree had a population of 129.The Risk is a small rural locality approximately 20 kilometres north-west of Kyogle in the local government area of Kyogle Council, part of the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia. I went through there a couple of weeks ago. Thanks! 7 Reasons to Road-trip the Lions Road NSW. Thanks again , Being an avid lover of trains and railways and a did lighting design I was asked by state rail in the 80s to submit a design to light the border tunnels not having done this before and with no guidelines I worked it out dy using local trains where I live and luckily a train was held up in a tunnel I was on and worked it out from there I love the loop but with my camping vehicle today Im not sure of bridge clearances my vehicle height is 2.785m. Approx. Load limited bridges beyond NSW/QLD Border. Hey, Bob! Mostly there
On McPherson's Range at Richmond Gap,
Wet weather overnight and this morning (Friday 1 July 2022) caused the landslide on the road to slip even further, leading to safety concerns. Operated by Translink QLD and NSW TrainLink, the Beaudesert to Kyogle service departs from Anna St at William Street and arrives in Kyogle Station. 0000003414 00000 n
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Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket? & Ellis, Danielle. Rathdowney Redevelopment & Historical Society. Typically 14 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance. The road from Casino to Kyogle is very good. What beautiful views and intriguing history. Tenterfield to Texas is mostly light down hill run with a good road. I wonder how many rabbits have crossed the border?!?! road. 1ov"L)7D\:^G1;P&CJU!|l6:Zk`3dWy{[HBp*j AI@P` KH(3HR8s0OV {i1ViQ_^OEm
W=(N |*Q@/p@ Q0jl)4#UnMAaVk:j$oJ>F^2G]dDd! 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 bum. Yes, travel within Australia is currently allowed. Mobile 0408 009 517. Rome2rio makes travelling from Beaudesert to Kyogle easy. Council has again closed Lions Road from north of Murphy Standfield's culvert to the Queensland border. It is also a platform to arrange and participate in off-line social meet-ups, events and drives. Fill in the details below to contact the Board of Beaudesert Chamber of Commerce. I've only really done some roads around Boonah, Cunungra etc. sumnerland way is actually as fast if not more so than the pacific motorway thanks to the traffic and roadworks on the latter.. and a much nicer drive to boot! l02H. 0000058733 00000 n
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Alternative route via Mount Lindsay Highway. Name: Named forthe Lions Clubs, not Mt Lion, part-way along the road, Start: The Risk, 19 km north-west of Kyogle on the Summerland Way, End: Innisplain, 24 km south of Beaudesert on the Mt Lindesay Highway. The Dollhouse Cottage - tranquil country retreat, Beaudesert to Princess Alexandra Hospital, Beaudesert to Old Cleveland Rd at Orwell Street Stop 33, Beaudesert to Browns Plains Rd at Magnesium Drive, Beaudesert to Gold Coast Hwy at Arundel Drive, Beaudesert to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, Beaudesert to Brisbane Airport QLD Australia. Hurley, J. D.& Van Twest, Joan. Flood route: Turn left at Sime's Road (National Park Sign),
You can take a bus from Mount Tamborine to Beaudesert via Helensvale station, Helensvale station, platform 2, Loganlea station, platform 2, Loganlea station, and Browns Plains station, stop 2B in around 4h 12m. Ideal
Federal Government Grant - $92,000.00
maintenance and improvements via a donation box at the Queensland/New South Wales Border, and visitors to the area have the option of a shorter, scenic and more direct route south. From Rathdownie to Beaudesert and on to Brisbane is very good. Originally an unsealed track between Kyogle and Beaudesert, this link road was built by the Lions Club of these towns in 1971. 0000362329 00000 n
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