0000140820 00000 n Im updating the post with that information so others dont get caught out. Am I allowed to travel from Beaudesert to Kyogle? My favorite rest stop is at Rathdowney, good place to check things. I think the Lions Road is one of Australias BEST little road trips its SO great to hear a little bit more about it. NB Editor: The Lions Road route is generally NOT SUITABLE for trailers, 0000055124 00000 n Did you hear from the Travel Chennel yet?? Additional Went down last night and did the return trip home, getting back around 11.30pm (QLD time). The construction was under taken at the height of the depression, employing 1500 men. roadside, a particularly nice picnic spot is located at the Creek Valley and surrounding ranges, barbecues and toilets. I hope you find it as interesting as I did when you finally get to do it!! Forestry Commission and National Parks Service, The Dept. Beth, now living on the Redcliffe Peninsula, SEQ. Here they are, in no particular order: a) Make a donation. 0000093848 00000 n Do I have to wear a face mask on public transport in Kyogle? The dam's purpose includes hydro-power, irrigation, water supply, and conservation. 911dream'n7July, 2014 in Favourite Drives. Rgt RAE and I guess its good that more people can access the Lions road now that it is sealed all the way, but Im so glad I traveled it a few times in the 4wd when it was only a narrow dirt road as it was more of an adventure then. 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. Many thanks to travellers who have supported us; in 1995 figures Since its official opening in 1973, the communities raise funds for. We spent a few nights in Kyogle showground last year. Complete the loop and wind through the forests surrounding Mt Lindesay on the Summerland Way. Remembering that I was born in 1962!This trip is on my way home to Brisbane from Kyogle via the Lions Rd to see the railway loop.This in places is a very bum. 0000083472 00000 n 0000001590 00000 n with the Beaudesert Lions Club. Brochure hard copies can be obtained at the Kyogle was written. Please also be aware that you may see certain words or descriptions in this catalogue which reflect the authors attitude or that of the period in which the item was created and may now be considered offensive. Man hours by volunteers & When it was finally Wearing a face mask on public transport in Kyogle is subject to regional advice. to have the direct route to Brisbane via the Richmond Gap in Built as a Lions Club project to allow travellers to visit the forests, the Lions Rd criss-crosses Running Creek and Gradys Creek on the Queensland and New South Wales border at the famous tick gate. Cheers. 0000105647 00000 n An Act to Enable the Governor of this Commonwealth, to Make an Artificial Road [microform] : from the Ri Shopping centers : planning, development, and administration / Edgar Lion, Report on investigation into road works in the Shire of Kyogle / Independent Commission Against Corruption, A decadent roar or the history of the Lions Club of Timboon 1967-77 / Compiled by Lion Jack Fletcher, Proposed Beaudesert-Kyogle railway : plain blunt facts that hit the reader. at the border gates. 0000106010 00000 n last Ice Age, these trees no longer reproduce. Yes, dream on, Tina!! Or even the most demanding! Anyone keen for a drive out that way, let me know? But you can send us an email and we'll get back to you, asap. Naturally, given our national penchant for clear naming conventions, the whole structureis known as the Spiral Loop! Discover how to get to attractions and hotels near Kyogle. Provides an example for all who would learn. 7 Reasons to Road-trip the Lions Road NSW. A world class scenic drive is the result. 0000080005 00000 n Via Lions Rd to see the interstate railway loop. The Nimbin Rocks are volcanic extrusions of rhyolite left over from the Mount Warning Tweed Volcano that erupted around 20 million years ago in what is now northern New South Wales, Australia. Maybe its me who is back. 36km north of Kyogle on The Lions Road, Cougal NSW 2474 Contact: 02 6636 6213 or www.cougalpark.com . A 408km (254mi) ride passing through Gold Coast, Logan City, Brisbane, Ekibin, Veresdale, Kyogle and 7 other places. Problem is 0000052940 00000 n (02) 6632 2700. Once travelling north from Kyogle, NSW to Rathdowney, Queensland; then later that same day back south to Kyogle. The national COVID-19 helpline number in Kyogle is 1800 020 080. 2) on map Rain Forest: Sealing the road Beech trees, estimated to be 10,000 years old. . Operated by NSW TrainLink and Translink QLD, the Kyogle to Beaudesert service departs from Kyogle Station and arrives in Anna St at William Street. Creek front properties with swimming holes as good as this are a rare find. It has 1 park covering nearly 4.9% of total area. time plus companies such as Shell Oil Co. (fuel), Hume & Hardies I hit and hold 164Km/h several times.On this skinny little road with unfenced paddoks with roaming stock was a buzz!This was filmed on a GoPro4 Sessions camera @ 720p Super View Ultra wide 1280x720 16:9 @ 50fps Mounted on RHS of helmet J D Hurley. Tourist facilities - $4,000.00 In the 2016 census, Running Creek had a population of 147 people. even though the New England is a couple of 100 km's more, road works and school holidays is why I go that way every time (and cut across from Guyra etc), time is essentially the same, but more importantly little traffic and nicer roads. At the 2006 census, Wiangaree had a population of 129.The Risk is a small rural locality approximately 20 kilometres north-west of Kyogle in the local government area of Kyogle Council, part of the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia. July 1, 2022 / /. were showing 65,000 cars a year. Kyogle, N.S.W : J. Hurley, Hurley, J. D.and Van Twest, Joan. It is administratively part of Kyogle Council. N}']~E"0q[mB!hZbC.7}XDHYk#1 L^MRB{|b:J$=~+VGak All funds raised from the donation box go to the Kyogle and Beaudesert Councils for maintenance and improvements of the road. 26 0 obj <> endobj Contributions by travellers, Beaudesert and Kyogle Shires, 0000505992 00000 n 0000036088 00000 n Take the next driveway on the right (a few kilometres along) which is 3213 Kerry Rd. Have not been on this route before. is a goods train at 12.35 p.m. N.S.W. At the 2016 census, the town recorded a population of 64.Gradys Creek is approximately 71 square kilometres. A turn-off to the left just before the Lions Road meets the Mt Lindesay Highway at Innisplain ends at Rathdowney, where we turned around for the return leg of our Lions Road NSW odyssey. Some of the major items of expenditure from money collected at I cant agree more, Col its a great road, but with narrow, winding parts you need to drive very carefully! 0000087380 00000 n 0000087257 00000 n Road C'tee. 0000002834 00000 n From Kyogle to Woodenbong is also very good. products & Service, Toonumbar Dam, Toonambar: Cabins, Conference and Creek at the entrance to the National Park. The Beaudesert Lions Club became partners in the project at Hey You are back! Breakfast. we request that campers refrain from using firearms or interfering Bumping this.. Is there anyway to head up to orara way and summerland way without going through Coffs? As an example, in 2013, $30,000 was spent on road widening & resealing all of this came from donations. Wales, and is gravel on some parts. Shire Roads on Gradys Creek in NSW and Running Creek in QLD. The predominant age group in Loadstone is 60-69 years.Cougal is approximately 35.7 square kilometres. 0000002436 00000 n Please also note that you should check road conditions with the visitor centre if youre planning to tow on the Lions Road I believe theres a size restriction. Or is that just me?! Completed by the Kyogle and Beaudesert Lions and ocially opened on 23 September 1973. In the 2016 census, Beaudesert had a population of 6,395 people. [And please remember take your rubbish with Ive never heard of the ghost but it doesnt surprise me that a unique experience like the Lions Road comes with its own ghost!! backs, Officialdom said "It couldn't be done". Of the boldness, faith and vision of men, QLD Government & Beaudesert Shire - $205,000.00 travel to Kyogle via Lynches Creek. But for me, the Viaduct is just another compelling reason (along with the Spiral Loop) to make the trip across the ranges by train one day! trailer <]/Prev 724483>> startxref 0 %%EOF 138 0 obj <>stream Lions Club Members (1969-1995) - 222,800 hrs [9283.3 days, I'd really like to avoid that place without resorting to the New England highway. 0000506375 00000 n the XX Division Engineer Support Squadron of the Australian tracks, Have been straightened out by unstraightened (2002). X*S}A= ;,K})_G1y^6Wy2WfIC VGYt MfkjLfRG$tv#aT|3i p3*Tx. NSW Minister for Local Government and Roads when this The Lions Road : a Kyogle, Beaudesert Lions Club community development project : the story of a dream and the way it became a reality / Jack Hurley ; [edited by Danielle Ellis] J. Hurley Kyogle, N.S.W 2002, Hurley, J. D.& Van Twest, Joan. 4) on map. of Agriculture, the Moreton Rabbit Board, and the property Load limited bridges beyond NSW/QLD Border. He has seen it before, many times, but only after passing the border gates from NSW back into QLD and only at night, always at the same spot. Machinery & Material Donations - $194,000.00 Ill make sure when I go into Queensland. Wiangaree to Beaudesert via Lions Road Border Ranges. Flood route: Turn left at Sime's Road (National Park Sign), travel 0000087146 00000 n 0000326542 00000 n (There is a viewing platform with amenities on the Lions Road, approx 47klms from Kyogle). Flood route: Turn left at Sime's Road (National Park Sign), Dedication, fencing and surveying - $6,000.00 Go under a tall railway viaduct and you will then see a sharp right turn into Gradys Creek Road. When he was a child, his stepfather worked on the line, and Neville was passed through the hole when the tunnel broke through! Rathdowney Redevelopment & Historical Society. Rainforest Gateway Caravan Park, Gradys THINGS TO DO ALONG THE WAY It has 3 parks covering nearly 52.3% of total area. The journey time between Kyogle and Beaudesert is around 5h 3m and covers a distance of around 233 km. picnic spot at crossings. We are taking a van across so just checking conditions. 0000055453 00000 n Hint: use your right mouse button to open a new window 0000588895 00000 n From Murwillumbah turn right at National Park sign (Barkers Learn more. 0000398116 00000 n 0000028225 00000 n Beaudesert is the administrative centre for the Scenic Rim Region. Mostly there Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner. 0000136027 00000 n Kyogle and Beaudesert, this link road was built by the Lions Club of these towns in 1971. Vale). Rome2rio is a door-to-door travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Service Roads -- New South Wales -- Kyogle Region -- Design and construction. We're not around right now. Because bringing a rabbit across the border into Queensland (thats what EVERYONE wants to do, right?) Exchange Hotel, Kyogle: Accommodation, Bed and Breakfast. Beaudesert Historical Society Brisbane Street, an outstanding view of the valley down to the sea is obtained. options for the route, a decision was made in 1971 to build Like the rest of us!! Wiangaree Store: Groceries, PO, Tourist Information, A book on the road was published by the late Jack Hurley the champion of the road to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Kyogle Lions in 2002 but unfortunately is out of print. will attract a fine of up to $44000. Kyogle is 1h ahead of Beaudesert. at Sheepstation All in white and appears to be wearing a long flowing gown of some sort. A road has been built by Kyogle's Lions, and swimming spots on Running and Gradys Creek and over Simes community, under the auspice of the local Lions Club, decided Hahaha! the edge of the crater. 0000137218 00000 n After two years of investigating 0000054024 00000 n to Kyogle via Lynches Creek. names and telephone numbers only, have been updated by Big Volcano. - JD Hurley OAM Scott Lamond, ABC Bundaberg replacing Macca for 2 weeks, did an interview with my husband who is the Kyogle Lions President, which was aired on 8th January regarding the history of the road and it is available on podcast. 2002, The Lions Road : a Kyogle, Beaudesert Lions Club community development project : the story of a dream and the way it became a reality / Jack Hurley ; [edited by Danielle Ellis] J. Hurley Kyogle, N.S.W. the road across the McPherson Range connecting with the existing Cheers. South of the border. Posts: 1634. ', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' 290 Views. My first time doing the Lions road at night. There really is something wonderful around every corner where you wander throughout Australia. If planning a trip for that day, information maybe obtainable 0000003414 00000 n To enable trains to cross the Border Ranges, engineers had to find a means of gaining altitude at a reasonable gradient. And be grateful I havent uploaded ALL the photos I managed to take in the few minutes we stopped at the border gate to Facebook. Magnificent Hoop Pines have been left on the Rome2rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. From Kyogle turn right at Wilsons Avenue, 19 km from Kyogle 0000045577 00000 n d) Take a photo or two, or two hundred. Height may have been a bit iffy too. So lovely, and what a fascinating story. Rathdowney and Kyogle. What should I do if I have COVID-19 symptoms when I arrive in Kyogle? xref the BP service station in Kyogle, follow this road for 18.7 km. 0000080837 00000 n & Ellis, Danielle. Ideal Haha, I dont think so!!! Good surface and width. This includes an average layover time of around 1h 5m. Especially this time of year. I wonder how many rabbits have crossed the border?!?! views. According to me, anyway. 0000010336 00000 n Ideal on a hot day. 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. 0000505477 00000 n The population of Cougal in 2011 was 252 people.Running Creek is a rural locality in the Scenic Rim Region, Queensland, Australia. 0000588549 00000 n Crosses the McPherson Range at the Richmond Gap. Required fields are marked *. The Lions Road forms a scenic link When Governments deny them a basic right, Since 1972 it has been a joint project All enquiries should be sent via the. Meals, Commercial Hotel, Kyogle: Accommodation, Bed and Creek in Queensland. 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