kkb Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Is anyone able to help me find the shortest route as i have to take my son to Adelaide for a cycling race. I have look at "where is " ( my car has a built in gps which use "where is") and also "travelmate" . One wants me to go through Mildura while the other wants me to go through Ouyen/Murray Bridge. Am looking at doing a long first day drive -maybe 10-12hrs. Does any one know of a safe town to stay at and or ones to avoid as we are carrying 4 bikes worth up to 11.5k each. Any help appreciated - THANKS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narf_ Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 carry a tyre iron under the drivers seat its handy if you got a flat and legal incase you need a crowd controller :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sando75 Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Mate I'm no expert on interstate driving, but Google Maps tells me that between the 2 different routes you have suggested, there is only 50Km's difference....the quicker route is through Murray Bridge. But if you go the Mildura way you might actually get to see some of the river which might make the drive a bit more interesting? As for looking for a safe place to stay overnight, is it possible to bring the bikes into the hotel room with you? Maybe hire a shack for $150 for the night in Mildura so you have plently of room to put the bikes inside? No way I'd be leaving them on the car racks! But then again, I dont know how difficult it is to remove the etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narf_ Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 i agree that sorta $$ id take them off no matter how hard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkb Posted January 4, 2010 Author Share Posted January 4, 2010 Thanks for the replies - we always look for a hotel that let us take the bikes into the rooms .This is hard as motels are concerned about oil dripping on the carpet but if any of my sons bikes were leaking oil i would be the one concerned :lol. We also also take sheets to put under the bike anyway and the bikes are always spotless but i was thinking about the spares and tools left in the lock car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lien_Zed Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 put a tarpaulin down in the room and just shove the bikes in there dont tell the staff nuffin just do it:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fair Dinkum Dan Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 I drove to Adelaide from Goulburn, about two years ago to pick up a pinball from Brendan (xygt) and visit Amusement Worx as well. I went along the Hay Plains and it took around 12 hours or so, from memory, to get there. It was after midnight and I stayed in the back of the van in some car park where a derelict Pizza Hut?? building was located. :D That Hay Plains is one long drive. It seems like it will never end. Cheers, Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators furballx Posted January 4, 2010 Administrators Share Posted January 4, 2010 It was after midnight and I stayed in the back of the van in some car park Shit Dan, I'm supprised you could fit in the back of the van for all of the pins that always seem to be in there! :) Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henrybulldog Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 sounds like junkfood junction. was there a maccers, kfc and hungry jacks next to the derelict pizza hut? re OP id go mildura way and stay there. just take the bikes into your accomodation. the hay plains are gayer then the germs in aids. rinse and repeat for hour upon hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slevbro Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Im off to Ouyen in the morning.I'll let you know how the roads etc are that way. chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railways Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 To pick up a special EM?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators furballx Posted January 4, 2010 Administrators Share Posted January 4, 2010 Im off to Ouyen in the morning.I'll let you know how the roads etc are that way. chris Ooooooo, Ken, can you bring me back a vanilla slice please? Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkb Posted January 4, 2010 Author Share Posted January 4, 2010 Ooooooo, Ken, can you bring me back a vanilla slice please? Dave Dave While looking for driving instructions i can across a forum site with a person offering directions via bakeries . It told you to stop at this town for pies then stop at another for vanilla slices etc . Was that you Dave. Can always bring you back one but will have to buy several as i struggle with a sweet tooth and cannot guarantee their survival. :lol:lol:lol Ken... Im off to Ouyen in the morning.I'll let you know how the roads etc are that way. chris Chris Thank you :D:D:D:D Ken.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators furballx Posted January 4, 2010 Administrators Share Posted January 4, 2010 Dave While looking for driving instructions i can across a forum site with a person offering directions via bakeries . It told you to stop at this town for pies then stop at another for vanilla slices etc . Was that you Dave. Can always bring you back one but will have to buy several as i struggle with a sweet tooth and cannot guarantee their survival. :lol:lol:lol Ken... Google Ouyen and vanilla slice and all will become clear :) Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slevbro Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 To pick up a special EM?? No such luck, for work,flying trip. chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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