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« on: March 17, 2004, 10:39:14 AM »
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This message is for all those who intend to drive to the Nats in Jindabyne from a westerly or southerly direction. We presume those from SA & WA would travel through Wagga & Tumut? Would those coming from Vic& Tas come up the Hume or via the coast? Depending on which road is taken after Tumut, you need to be aware that car passes are issued for travel through the Snowy Nat. Park. These passes only apply to the Alpine Way. To travel on the Snowy Mountains Hwy you do not need these passes. Don't forget your jumpers!
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« Reply #1 on: March 18, 2004, 02:42:54 AM »
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I would think the majority of Vics would come up the Hume and then across to Jindabyne. will we need to fit chains? Though seriously how far would Jindabyne be from Albury?
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« Reply #2 on: March 18, 2004, 10:15:21 AM »
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Travelling to Jindabyne from all States:

VIC & TAS entrants:
Wodonga-Tallangatta-Walwa-Corryong-Jindabyne (315kms approx 4hrs)

SA & WA entrants:
Wagga-Hume Highway-Tumut-Kiandra-Cooma-Jindabyne (355kms-approx 4 hrs)

NSW & QLD entrants:
Goulburn-Sutton-Queanbeyan-Cooma-Jindabyne (280kms-approx 3 hrs)

Those entrants approaching Jindabyne through Kosciuszko National Park will be treated to spectular alpine views.  Whilst southerners travelling thru Khancoban to Thredbo will find the roads quite twisty at times, all the once gravel roads have now been sealed (not all maps will show this).

See you in the Snowies.
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« Reply #3 on: March 18, 2004, 10:24:57 AM »
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Chains will not be required at Easter time. We have been told it is rare for Jindabyne to get much snow even at peak season. Albury- Tumut is approx 200 km's, Tumut- Jindabyne about the same. Snowy Mountains Hwy would be quicker from Tumut, Alpine Way is slower , longer, but more scenic.
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« Reply #4 on: March 18, 2004, 08:59:17 PM »
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Hi all,
If you like corners (like me) you'll love the drive from Khancoban to Jindabyne. Awesome road, awesome views, what more could you ask for?

The road from Tumut thru Kiandra to Adaminaby is also an excellent drive! Cheesy

See you in the snowies.

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« Reply #5 on: March 19, 2004, 12:35:07 AM »
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For those of you who have to use a map to drive anywhere, I live by a website called "travelmate.com.au"

This site has lots of great stuff on accommodation, car hire, town info etc etc.  Two of the best resources on this site is "Smart Trip" and "Map Maker".  You can put in your start Town and your destination Town and it will give you the directions, mileage, time in hours/minutes etc.  You can ask it for a list of attractions on the way, food & drink outlets, accommodation, etc etc.  You can also ask it to give you the 'fastest' route and/or the 'shortest' route.  You can also put in a third or fourth town that you wish to travel thru on your way.   I'm pretty sure you can also find out where you can get petrol from during your trip.

I think its a great resource - check it out.  It may be helpful for planning your trip.

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« Reply #6 on: March 19, 2004, 03:14:55 AM »
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thats awsum Cathy,
just had a play with the map maker,much better than the (whereis.com.au )that i have used for two years.
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« Reply #7 on: March 19, 2004, 09:03:23 PM »
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       All you need to do is get to either Emus or my place. Then we all drive down hill till it gets real cold and everthing turns white, then start looking for lots of old Holdens. Smart move this going to the snowies in a car that had to have the worst heater ever designed and thats if your car has got one at all. You Guys down ACT way better have plenty of fire wood on hand Wink.
      Perhaps we should look at making a map for the trip down that picks up as many other members as possible as I still think this would be great to have as many as possible following each other down the highway. Just a thought.

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« Reply #8 on: March 20, 2004, 01:14:19 AM »
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G'day Guys

Reckon the idea of an interstate cruise to sweep everyone up in the same convoy sounds great.  Looking forward to seeing it roll into town, just wishing we ACT guys could be a part of it!

Also, I know you interstate blokes are only joking about snow covered mountains, making snowmen, needing snow-chains and bootload of firewood etc...  just thought I'd reassure those doubtful about the alpine regions, that this time of year in the Snowies is great.  

I went downhill mountain biking in Thredbo a couple of weekends ago and everyone is still walking around in shorts & t-shirts and getting sunburnt from the higher altitudes/clearer air etc.  Having said that, the alpine skies have been known to dump some snow out of season, but very rarely does it close local highways.

There were also plenty of guys fishing around the lake (if you're thinking about bring your gear along).

See you in the Snowies
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« Reply #9 on: March 20, 2004, 02:17:30 AM »
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For us that live in the Snowies it is like that all year round except when it gets cold.
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« Reply #10 on: March 21, 2004, 10:54:26 AM »
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Tim, we are thinking of things to do with this convoy as it passes thru town. Will be brought up at the next meeting.
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