What is the highest road in Australia?

Great Alpine Road
The Great Alpine Road is Australia’s highest bitumen road and one of the most scenic touring routes in Victoria. Pack your snow chains as you wind your way through the Australian alps, up to Mount Hotham and down into the riverside town of Bairnsdale.

Where does the Great Alpine Road start and end?

Starting at Wangaratta in the north-east, the road winds its way 339 kilometres through Victoria’s high country across to Bairnsdale on the jaw-droppingly beautiful Gippsland Lakes. The Great Alpine Road is Australia’s highest year-round accessible sealed road.

Is the C601 sealed?

The main road into Dargo is from the south, coming off the Princes Highway it’s fully sealed and no issues for those towing a caravan. Roughly it’s only about 90km from the highway via the C601 depending where you turn off, Stratford if coming from the west or Bairnsdale if coming from the east.

How long is the Great Alpine Road?

191.4 miGreat Alpine Road / Length

The 339-kilometre adventure along Australia’s highest year-round accessible sealed road takes you right up close to Victoria’s diverse landscapes. Travel through lofty mountain ranges, down plunging valleys, into lush forests, and past rolling vineyards along the way to the sparkling waterways on Gippsland’s coast.

Is Great Alpine Road Safe?

This steep part of the road is very dangerous and care should be taken when driving, it is also very twisty and has numerous hairpin bends. Once this road leaves Mount Hotham it is a 15 minute drive to Dinner Plain.

Is the Great Alpine Road suitable for caravans?

During the declared snow season, the section of the Great Alpine Road between Omeo and Harrietville is not suitable for towing caravans, and care should be taken with other RVs.

Who makes great Alpine caravans?

Rio Caravans
The team behind Great Alpine Caravans have been building vans for over seven years. The company is owned by Rio Caravans, a manufacturer based in an unassuming factory in the caravan manufacturing capital of Australia: Campbellfield, Vic.

Can you take a caravan to Dargo?

The township of Dargo is located approximately 80 minutes drive north of Bairnsdale via the Bairnsdale Dargo Road. The road is fully sealed and suitable for all weather access via 2wd vehicle including vehicles towing caravans.

Is the road to Dargo open?

Dargo High Plans Road-Mt Hurley Track, Dargo The Dargo-Bairnsdale Rd is open and the Dargo township is open for business. No access is available to the Southern Alps and Foothills areas of the Alpine National Park and State Forest camp grounds. All 4-Wheel Drive tracks are closed within the fire impacted area.

Is the Great Alpine Road sealed?

The 339-kilometre adventure along Australia’s highest year-round accessible sealed road takes you right up close to Victoria’s diverse landscapes. Travel through lofty mountain ranges, down plunging valleys, into lush forests, and past rolling vineyards along the way to the sparkling waterways on Gippsland’s coast.

What is the most luxurious caravan in Australia?

Kedron TE7 TOPENDER – When money is no concern This impressive beast is the ultimate in caravan luxury. Kedron’s triple-axle off-road caravan is definitely Australia’s most decadent.

Are Alpine campers made in Australia?

Alpine Campers are Australian made and manufactured off-road and hybrid series of campers. Alpine Campers use locally sourced materials inclusive of walls, floor, cabinetry, suspension and chassis.

Is Dargo road sealed?

The road is fully sealed and suitable for all weather access via 2wd vehicle including vehicles towing caravans. Dargo is also accessible from the north after departing the Great Alpine Road via the Dargo High Plains road.

Is the Great Alpine Way open?

The Khancoban area is open all year, but access along the Khancoban to Cabramurra Road is closed in winter (June to October long weekends).

How much are Alpine campers?

From $79,990. Alpine Campers are Australian made and manufactured off-road and hybrid series of campers. Alpine Campers use locally sourced materials inclusive of walls, floor, cabinetry, suspension and chassis.

Is Dargo open?

The Dargo-Bairnsdale Rd is open and the Dargo township is open for business. No access is available to the Southern Alps and Foothills areas of the Alpine National Park and State Forest camp grounds. All 4-Wheel Drive tracks are closed within the fire impacted area.

Is the Alpine Way closed?

Alpine way is currently partially closed approx. 3km west of Leather Barrel Creek, due to a rock fall. Transport for NSW has assessed the hazard, and cordoned-off a short area of road shoulder, reducing the width of road available. Please take care and drive or ride safely, and watch for oncoming vehicles.

What is the most popular caravan in Australia?

What Are The Best Quality Caravans In Australia? 5 Top Brands

• Empire Caravans. The Solitaire from Empire Caravans. Empire has been in the game for three decades and produces an excellent range of four caravans with varying chassis sizes.
• KEDRON Caravans. TE7 Topender from KEDRON Caravans.
• Coromal. Thrill Seeker from Coromal.

What is the impact of tourism on the Alps?

Around 120 million tourists visit the Alps every year making the impact of tourism on Alpine nature considerable. New waves of ‘mass tourism’ threaten to destroy pristine wildlife areas – the very thing that attracts tourists in the first place. A top industry in the Alps, tourism is also a major driver of urbanisation.

What is driving urbanisation in the Alps?

A top industry in the Alps, tourism is also a major driver of urbanisation. Large tourist resorts have an area consumption rate that is far greater than that of a non-tourist community. In addition, touristic areas also experience an increase in motor traffic.

What are the best things to do in the Alps?

Stretch your legs along gentle walking tracks to waterfalls, massive granite formations and lookouts with views of the Australian Alps, or head out on horseback or two wheels. Look to local tour companies for guided adventures. Try caving or abseiling down the Cathedral Peak, followed by a cooling dip in Lake Catani.