Brisbane to Melbourne - best way to drive. - Page 2

drew`SEVNT5 · 01-02-2009, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Hitman

Unbelievble, people bragging about driving 15 hours out of 16.
As a heavy vehicle driver I can only drive for 12 hours in ANY 24 hour period, and I drive for a living!

Hey, I never said it was the right thing to do, just that I have done it...it is possible..

**GasoLane** · 01-02-2009, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Hitman

Unbelievble, people bragging about driving 15 hours out of 16.
As a heavy vehicle driver I can only drive for 12 hours in ANY 24 hour period, and I drive for a living!

Sook...get a 14hr book

Hitman · 01-02-2009, 03:39 PM

You want me to work an extra 2 hours for free?
No thanks :P

**GasoLane** · 01-02-2009, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Hitman

You want me to work an extra 2 hours for free?
No thanks :P

LOL. Doesn't work like that at my place. The extra hours means extra K's, eg: more money.

And the way the Gestapo are these days the extra time comes in handy at times.

Hitman · 01-02-2009, 09:13 PM

I thought you were on a set run though?

I had a 14 hour book on the old scheme and the boss was talking about getting it under the new scheme aswell, it wouldnt really effect me though, except when I want to ge home a little earlier. I mainly only do Sydney now, with the occasional Adelaide thrown in for good measure. Although I think I'm doing 2 Adelaides this week and followed by a Melb-Adel-Syd-Melb the week after.

**GasoLane** · 01-02-2009, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Hitman

I thought you were on a set run though?

I am, but sometimes I have to go through to Brisneyland which is a 14 hr drive from here.

scoupedy · 02-02-2009, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by rodderz

Quickest wold probably through Goondiwindi,, then down the Newell. Dubbo, Parks, Forbes would be a good stop for a night.

My vote is the Newell as above but stay in Parkes do not stay in Dubbo too many sticky fingers

Smoke Pursuit · 20-03-2009, 03:12 PM

Just an update... I did this trip in 19 hours straight. left bris at 4 30 got to melboune city at 11:25 (qld time).

Had a really good run, i cant believe how easy it is, why anyone would stop is beyond me!

AU1XLS · 20-03-2009, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by bfiipursuit

Just an update... I did this trip in 19 hours straight. left bris at 4 30 got to melboune city at 11:25 (qld time).

Had a really good run, i cant believe how easy it is, why anyone would stop is beyond me!

To avoid this maybe

This is a result of trying to drive to far in one go

Smoke Pursuit · 20-03-2009, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by AU1XLS

To avoid this maybe

This is a result of trying to drive to far in one go

True that.. but with 2 drivers it seems to be fine, providing that the conditions are good and you have both had a decent sleep the day / night before.

Gotta have decent rest breaks aswell!!

**GasoLane** · 20-03-2009, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by bfiipursuit

True that.. but with 2 drivers it seems to be fine, providing that the conditions are good and you have both had a decent sleep the day / night before.

Gotta have decent rest breaks aswell!!

Hmm, thats a slightly different statement to your first post.

(I did this trip...etc)

Giving the impression that you did it solo nonstop and thereby leaving yourself open to attack

Smoke Pursuit · 20-03-2009, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by GasOLane

Hmm, thats a slightly different statement to your first post.

(I did this trip...etc)

Giving the impression that you did it solo nonstop and thereby leaving yourself open to attack

Oh yeh... I said to start with the in the thread there was going to be 2 of us neways!!

uranium_death · 21-03-2009, 11:39 AM

Safely

Streets · 22-03-2009, 01:11 PM

I did the reverse of this trip, Geelong back to Brisbane, when I bought my XD. I took the Newell, so I would recommend that. I had no company so all I had to listen to was a galloping 351 for four days. I was taking it slow, only doing about 6 hours driving each day, seeing the sights (a lot of grass and dirt). I loved it, and so will you if you like road trips.

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Originally Posted by scoupedy

My vote is the Newell as above but stay in Parkes do not stay in Dubbo too many sticky fingers

True this. Dubbo is pretty suss; speed up and lock your doors when you go through there.

Hey make sure you stop in at the Big Strawberry in Koonoomoo VIC for the best strawberry milkshake you'll ever have. Seriously.

Man, I think it must be about time for another road trip...

RepSpec · 22-03-2009, 06:21 PM

whatever you do, do not travel at nite or in the dark!

i did the trip 2 years ago. the plan was melb to surfers. got as far as tenterfield when the roo came out of nowhere.

they are everywhere up there and come out of nowhere. be careful of them.
i thought before i left that it wouldnt happen to me. $1500 later and got back on the road lol.

stop in coonabaraban if you can plenty of hotels and such. also tenterfield has good accomodation if you go that way