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The highlight of Snowy River NP is the drive from Orbost following the eastern side of the park to Bonang then heading west along the northern perimeter (Gelantipy Bonang rd) on to McKillop Bridge. Great swimming, but the campground is about 1km from the bridge and it is hard to find a flat area if tent camping. We would have liked to cut right through the park on the Deddick fire trail, but National Parks had closed all fire trails at the time due to bush fires in the area.
We did meet another couple from Melbourne driving a Prado who were towing a camper trailer !!! He said he had to back up a couple of times on the drive in to let someone pass. I dont know how he did it. He also mentioned that he rescued a couple of Monks (yes, Monks), whos volvo had gone over the edge on a tight corner. It was saved by a tree. He had to unhook the trailer and snatched the Monks Volvo back onto the road. All ended well.
The road is in good condition but not for the faint hearted. This is a very narrow and winding road and great care is needed. If the driver wants to take in the view it is highly recommended to stop the vehicle on a safe stretch and have a look. Even a glance whilst driving can be dangerous. The reward is the magnificent view of the gorge below.
We carried on to Kosciuszko National Park from McKillop Bridge. (the road is just as windy till you get into NSW).
We the drove right through the southern section of Kosciuszko NP to Jacobs Creek campground. It was the only one along this stretch we found were you can camp right next to a creek. We sat in it on camp chairs most of the day due to the 40 degree temps.
We headed back to the coastal campgrounds and the coastal crowds, on the way home to sydney, before heading off to QLD 5 days later. A great first run in the new Prado. 7000kms on the clock in her first 6 weeks of life!!
We did meet another couple from Melbourne driving a Prado who were towing a camper trailer !!! He said he had to back up a couple of times on the drive in to let someone pass. I dont know how he did it. He also mentioned that he rescued a couple of Monks (yes, Monks), whos volvo had gone over the edge on a tight corner. It was saved by a tree. He had to unhook the trailer and snatched the Monks Volvo back onto the road. All ended well.
The road is in good condition but not for the faint hearted. This is a very narrow and winding road and great care is needed. If the driver wants to take in the view it is highly recommended to stop the vehicle on a safe stretch and have a look. Even a glance whilst driving can be dangerous. The reward is the magnificent view of the gorge below.
We carried on to Kosciuszko National Park from McKillop Bridge. (the road is just as windy till you get into NSW).
We the drove right through the southern section of Kosciuszko NP to Jacobs Creek campground. It was the only one along this stretch we found were you can camp right next to a creek. We sat in it on camp chairs most of the day due to the 40 degree temps.
We headed back to the coastal campgrounds and the coastal crowds, on the way home to sydney, before heading off to QLD 5 days later. A great first run in the new Prado. 7000kms on the clock in her first 6 weeks of life!!
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