Lion's Road is reached by turning off the Kyogle-Woodenbong Road 22 kilometres north of Kyogle, thence to Rathdowney, which is on the Mount Lindesay Highway 24 kilometres south-west of Beaudesert. Via Lions Rd to see the interstate railway loop. and Queensland, The N.S.W. Click on the map to enlarge image (2008) Lions in QLD & NSW - $129,500.00 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! There are a few good reasons to stop at the border. Summerland Way heading back was a good run with lots of tight corners downhill from the junction of Mt Lindsay Highway into Rathdowney. 0000054770 00000 n Please see Wikipedia's template documentation for further citation fields that may be required. refurbisment. 0000001497 00000 n Domestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply. In the future, money will be used to widen Federal Government Grant - $92,000.00 The dam's purpose includes hydro-power, irrigation, water supply, and conservation. 32 0 obj <> endobj xref 32 107 0000000016 00000 n 0000326542 00000 n Ooh, Ill be back home at Chrissy. Hi Ron and Paulene! I'd really like to avoid that place without resorting to the New England highway. 0000087257 00000 n Wow! An excellent picnic An initiative of the Kyogle Lions Club, road between NSW and QLD north of Kyogle, the local 0000588215 00000 n Like the rest of us!! travel to Kyogle via Lynches Creek. This includes an average layover time of around 1h 5m. Breakfast. I don't recommend Lions road - it's too narrow with lots of loose stones. Up . 79 km. Hey, Bob! Your email address will not be published. NB Editor: The Lions Road route is generally NOT SUITABLE for trailers, Spiral railways and monster viaducts..you know how to grab my attention. I cant agree more, Col its a great road, but with narrow, winding parts you need to drive very carefully! 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. the edge of the crater. 0000506449 00000 n Beech trees, estimated to be 10,000 years old. : xvi, 158pp, index, bw ills, map. Lions Road (N.S.W. 0000010395 00000 n This road is not realy designated for a bike like this but it was a lot of fun. From Kyogle turn right at Wilsons Avenue, 19 km from Kyogle Cheers. you.]. 0000045577 00000 n The impounded reservoir is called Lake Toonumbar. I did have a link to the book, but I took it down after a few people told me it wasnt available. Saturday 01.10.2022.Wiangaree to Beaudesert via Lions Road Border Ranges.Approx. Here they are, in no particular order: a) Make a donation. That countrymen's spirit and courage defines. Im updating the post with that information so others dont get caught out. The Escape Shuttles. 0000080005 00000 n at the border gates. Why Hopetoun Victoria is a TOP Aussie Town! Yes, travel within Australia is currently allowed. I mention a book about the road in my post I havent read it, but I wonder if theres anything about it in there?? 0000001631 00000 n Near the highest point on the second range was essential to complete the project. Takeaways, Liquor. 0000003414 00000 n with the Beaudesert Lions Club. 0000075305 00000 n I didn'tcomment aboutTexas because I've never been there. The story of the Lions Road, scenic drive road link across the Border Ranges in New South Wales and Queensland, Australia, passing through the exquisite Border Ranges National Park, and skirting the historic Spiral Loop railway line. Kyogle, N.S.W : J. Hurley, Hurley, J. D.and Van Twest, Joan. At the 2016 census, the town recorded a population of 64.Gradys Creek is approximately 71 square kilometres. by National Parks Service in this area. Flood route: Turn left at Sime's Road (National Park Sign), the road across the McPherson Range connecting with the existing So- how many bunnies did you smuggle across the border? 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. Scenic Public Toilets:Two, one at the Border Loop Lookout; and the other at Andrew Drynan Park. 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. 0000058284 00000 n 602 Grady's Creek Rd, Grady's Creek (via Kyogle) NSW 2474 Contact: 0400 331 264 or www.ripplesonthecreek.com.au . Ron & Paulene Gordon. will attract a fine of up to $44000. Your email address will not be published. 0000106105 00000 n Theres plenty read: more than enough here, right?! By 2DogsStottie - Published on 15 December 2015. We are taking a van across so just checking conditions. Anyone keen for a drive out that way, let me know? The journey time between Kyogle and Beaudesert is around 5h 3m and covers a distance of around 233 km. the NSW Forestry Commission, the 2/3 Field Eng. CHAIRMAN, LIONS ROAD COMMITTEE, Photo right - Spiral Loop railway and bridge 6) on map. Turn right into Lions Road (Gradys Creek Road). 69 0 obj<>stream Wales, and is gravel on some parts. Wearing a face mask on public transport in Kyogle is subject to regional advice. What are the travel restrictions in Kyogle? Police patrol odd weekends. Good weather only, or travel via Kyogle and Wiangaree. From here, the Low road follows the railway line more closely before re-joining the High Road a few kilometres north. 0 Take the next driveway on the right (a few kilometres along) which is 3213 Kerry Rd. This looks like it could be a nice trip to take for a few days. 0000094350 00000 n 0000087410 00000 n Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this catalogue contains names, recordings and images of deceased people and other content that may be culturally sensitive. Read more in the Kyogle Council 's update below. From Queensland turn left at Innis Plain, 24 km south of Everything that everyone else said plus take care you need to keep attentive because oncoming traffic just bobs up without warning. In the 2016 census, Running Creek had a population of 147 people. 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 products & Service, Toonumbar Dam, Toonambar: Cabins, Conference and endstream endobj 27 0 obj<> endobj 28 0 obj<> endobj 29 0 obj<> endobj 30 0 obj<>/ColorSpace<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC/ImageI]/ExtGState<>>> endobj 31 0 obj<> endobj 32 0 obj[/Separation/dave#20yellow/DeviceCMYK 63 0 R] endobj 33 0 obj[/Separation/dave#20green/DeviceCMYK 57 0 R] endobj 34 0 obj[/Indexed/DeviceCMYK 179 60 0 R] endobj 35 0 obj<> endobj 36 0 obj<> endobj 37 0 obj<>stream (2001) and may have changed. When he was a child, his stepfather worked on the line, and Neville was passed through the hole when the tunnel broke through! Click HERE for a list of all my Blog Posts. The population of Gradys Creek in 2011 was 252 people. 0000053588 00000 n secretary@beaudesertchamber.com.au. Yes, dream on, Tina!! Can anyone advise of road conditions. We're working around the clock to bring you the latest COVID-19 travel updates.This information is compiled from official sources. Hurley, J. D.& Van Twest, Joan. 0000087380 00000 n Range (Border). J D Hurley. Sorry we cannot print train times* on the brochure. Lat time we went on a porsche drive down that way it was spectacular. Some camping is allowed along the creek Am I allowed to travel from Beaudesert to Kyogle? What a great experience, Luckless Luigi!! the Kyogle Lions Club with massive community support in 1971 <<05F8AA013193EB46AF53F7D77DD4C483>]>> I bet it seems pretty tame to you now Ive only ever done the sealed road but I can imagine how hairy some of those bends, drop offs and steep sections would have been!! Once travelling north from Kyogle, NSW to Rathdowney, Queensland; then later that same day back south to Kyogle. I certainly made a donation to the Lions Road how could I not? What beautiful views and intriguing history. Completed by the Kyogle and Beaudesert Lions and ocially opened on 23 September 1973. By Regional locality map with clickable links. Height may have been a bit iffy too. Sealing the road Selected new items on display in Main Reading Room. and would love to see/drive more of these roads. *Booklet information was current at time of publication Go under a tall railway viaduct and you will then see a sharp right turn into Gradys Creek Road. this point. 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. Officially opened in 1970, it is now recognised as one of the best riding roads in Australia. is the spot at which the Stinson crashed in 1937. Guru. to connect existing roads on Gradys Creek in N.S.W. Ex-Lord Mayor, Sydney, Loop Lookout area, with all different species of trees named. and would love to see/drive more of these roads. 0000102267 00000 n a voluntary basis, your cooperation in keeping the area clean Please check your requests before visiting. quarry the McPhersons Ranges towards the east can be seen. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. 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. All in white and appears to be wearing a long flowing gown of some sort. The cheapest way to get from Beaudesert to Kyogle is to drive which costs $12-$18 and takes 1h 20m. Hint: use your right mouse button to open a new window Hey You are back! owners both sides of the border, have enabled The Lions Club 2016 THE RAINFOREST WAY. walk to the Stinson crash should only be undertaken by experienced Or the longest. 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. Can I get copies of items from the Library? Since 1972 it has been a joint project What I really like is that the donation boxes really work would not be the case over here, Im very sure Edition Unstated. 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 1995 the last section of the Haha, Kozue! Road C'tee. Can not wait to do the trip after the road works inc the bridge works are finished in app 6 mths, why have we never heard about this road from Macca. Please check before taking this route if you are towing, or if your vehicle is high. backs, Officialdom said "It couldn't be done". Dominating the scene is Mt. roads. 79 km.Wiangaree is a town in northern New South Wales, Australia. 0000105060 00000 n Creek Valley and surrounding ranges, barbecues and toilets. 0000618982 00000 n 0000101568 00000 n Rathdowney Redevelopment & Historical Society. 0000469729 00000 n 0000507538 00000 n For the most up to date information about camping and campground availability, please contact the Kyogle Visitor Information Centre on (02) 6632 2700 (heres a link to their website: https://kyogle-visitor-information-centre.business.site/). Hi Kathy! Wikipedia Citation. Haha, I dont think so!!! was written. 0000362368 00000 n Wikipedia Citation. Its all roller coasters and bikinis. A relic of the The town is 14 kilometres north of Kyogle on the Summerland Way. After two years of investigating It has 3 parks covering nearly 52.3% of total area. 0000611765 00000 n 0000111415 00000 n We always endeavour to reply promptly. Brindle Creek crossing. Find all the transport options for your trip from Beaudesert to Kyogle right here. 911dream'n7July, 2014 in Favourite Drives. Fill in the details below to contact the Board of Beaudesert Chamber of Commerce. Beaudesert. Thanks for the hint, going that way next time! Motel Kyogle, Kyogle: Air Conditioned, Home Cooked bushwalkers. Originally two pre-existing rural roads, the project is so named because most of the funding, planning, and voluntary . 0000087483 00000 n Who knew TV could be so shallow?!?! Property compensation - $4,600.00, Photo right - Low level bridge (causeway) Week days a great time. as it is quite narrow in some spots, fords 6 splash crossings in New South The lyons road does not go in the direction of Texas. You will then see a sign saying "Brisbane via Lions Road". 0000595123 00000 n picnic spot at crossings. 0000621073 00000 n 0000589197 00000 n I cant wait to get back to NSW one of these days and to explore this part of it would be lovely. It is also a platform to arrange and participate in off-line social meet-ups, events and drives. Kyogle to Beaudesert Via Lions Rd 06 12 2015 on a Kawasaki Ninja 1000 . It would be lovely if we could get our local politicians to work together to pay for roads, but nobody wants that responsibility, unfortunately. The Main Roads Departments in N.S.W. My favorite rest stop is at Rathdowney, good place to check things. 0000109103 00000 n X*S}A= ;,K})_G1y^6Wy2WfIC VGYt MfkjLfRG$tv#aT|3i p3*Tx. & Ellis, Danielle. the day. Additional 0000081641 00000 n What stunning views living in WA Im always inspired and intrigued when hills get in the way of big sky vistas and flat lands! Now fully sealed, this is a very scenic drive following the Brisbane rail line and Running Creek (QLD) and Gradys Creek (NSW). #australia #4k #dashcam #drive #trip #wrx #nsw #qld #kyogle #casino #wiangaree #lionsroad #borderranges #beaudesert Casino Trip October 2022.Part 5. Rome2rio also offers online bookings for selected operators, making reservations easy and straightforward. 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. 4) on map. 3,4 ) on map Grady's Creek Lower Road: As most work is done on That woodenbong to Tenterfild is party dirt but nice graded road. The viaduct reminds me of one just like it at Stanthorpe. By 2016 the population was 23 showing a population decline of 90.9% in the area during that time. Strange though on the return trip, theres no embargo on bringing rabbits BACK from QLD to NSW!!! the timetables are being changed continually. Gravelling, grading & widening corners - $12,500.00 Rome2rio displays up to date schedules, route maps, journey times and estimated fares from relevant transport operators, ensuring you can make an informed decision about which option will suit you best. Ive contacted them several times. Maybe its me who is back. the XX Division Engineer Support Squadron of the Australian Had a great run on Saturday and took the new 911 to Kyogle via Lions Road and then back on Summerland Way. 0000001824 00000 n Photo of Cautionary sign of - to help you get the most out of your next trip. Good point, Andrew the tourist brochure lists major expenditure for the last few years and where the funds came from. Rgt RAE and 0000058733 00000 n It may be available from the Kyogle Visitor Centre. 0000106248 00000 n It is also easily reached via Simes Road from Queensland Haha Bob, so youre saying they might find my little story about a quirky Aussie road-trip a bit gulp BORING??!! However visiting other parts of region so all good. Further research required. Traveling south from Beaudesert, turn left at Rathdowney onto Running Creek Road. 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. 0000012299 00000 n %PDF-1.4 % Beaudesert Historical Society Brisbane Street, The road from Casino to Kyogle is very good. Crazy. Hey Shadow! The quickest way to get from Beaudesert to Kyogle is to drive which costs $12-$18 and takes 1h 20m. Roads -- New South Wales -- Kyogle Region -- Design and construction. I am keen. The predominant age group in Loadstone is 60-69 years.Cougal is approximately 35.7 square kilometres. 4 ) on map Cattle Camp: Midway between 0000003245 00000 n 0000183439 00000 n and swimming spots on Running and Gradys Creek and over Simes Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner. NSW Government & Kyogle Shire, 26 0 obj <> endobj - JD Hurley OAM 0000009102 00000 n 7 Reasons to Road-trip the Lions Road NSW. Travelling north from Kyogle, the Lions Road turnoff is 5km north of Wiangaree. Creek: Cabins, Kiosk. Status: Offline. Powered by Invision Community. Have a great week!! Please see Wikipedia's template documentation for further citation fields that may be required. Complete the loop and wind through the forests surrounding Mt Lindesay on the Summerland Way. 0000055878 00000 n 1,4,5) on map. Finally, the road was opened on 15th December, Bummer!!!! 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