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Can anyone please tell me if the road between Oberon and Taralga NSW is sealed all the way.

I'm planning a trip on a road bike in the next 3 weeks and want to stay off the dirt.

Some maps I've seen show it sealed all the way and some show a small unsealed section near Taralga.

Thanks

My Recent Posts · (20-Aug-08

Well I can tell you that I put that info Mapsource the mapping software I use for my GPS and told it NO DIRT roads and I slid the slider to the right fully for "Prefer Highways"

It gave me an almost direct route south (lots of twists) and 102 klms

So my best guess having not ridden that road that I can recall is that its sealed.

My Recent Posts · (20-Aug-08

Yes Large it is and is a good road will add some more info tomorrow night have some bush fire brigrade traning tonight if you need more info before just ask and I will try to get answers in between qoutes I am doing
Regards Patrick

My Recent Posts · (20-Aug-08

Thanks guys, all info appreciated. I've taken a weeks leave to attend Farride #8 and decided to make a bit of a trip of it and head towards the NSW south coast from Brissie using the usual motorcycling roads. After the Putty I plan on heading down to the Jenolan Caves and this stretch from Oberon will save me from back tracking. I really would like to avoid major highways and see where I will end up and then start my 1000 km run from wherever I am friday morning to Tottenham.

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Large the road out of Jenolan caves is also sealed all the way now as well so you can come in from the east and out the west I live half way between Oberon and Jenolan on the west side so may be we can catch up I am also going to farcain rally but at a bit diffrent pace not into clocks and times and all that.

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It most certainly is tarred all the way and a very nice section of motorcycle road it is

lots of open high speed corners with lots of new tar. On a GTR14 (or FJR13

) it would be sheer bliss, just watch out for wild life after dark.

Just need to be careful on the drop down to the Abercrombie River crossing, very steep and narrow and a bit hairy if you strike "Bill & Betty on UHF99" in their overly large caravan coming the other way. Easy to tell the section because there is a sudden drop and the road surface changes.

Also the road north from Bathurst that goes through Soffala is sheer bliss also

My Recent Posts · (20-Aug-08

varadero wrote:

Also the road north from Bathurst that goes through Soffala is sheer bliss also

Is that sealed? On my Adelaide to Brisbane trip last year, I looked at that road and got a couple of k's down it and there was a sign saying 75 kms of it was dirt. Sign was just out of Bathurst.

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I did the road through Sofala from Bathurst in December 06 - it was all sealed and is a great bit of road! I encountered a fair number of stray sheep though! I think there is a tourist drive that turns off it - that might be the 75km of unsealed road??? My memory is a bit hazy on that though - it was quite a while ago!

The road from Oberon to Taralga is nice - I think - I've only done it once and it was very cold and damp and foggy. I think the roads out that way can be subject to snow/ice so that's something to watch for. There was a lot of excitement around Canberra when that road was finally sealed all the way earlier this year :) A group of us are heading up that way next weekend so hopefully the ice will stay away for us :) The river crossing was a little hairy - after the nice open sweepers then suddenly its this narrow twisting road and the centreline is gone and utes are suddenly appearing on the wrong side of the road in front of me :O

My Recent Posts · (20-Aug-08

large wrote:

varadero wrote:

Also the road north from Bathurst that goes through Soffala is sheer bliss also

Is that sealed? On my Adelaide to Brisbane trip last year, I looked at that road and got a couple of k's down it and there was a sign saying 75 kms of it was dirt. Sign was just out of Bathurst.

Sure is all tar turn off is on the Sydney side of Bathurst just as you come into town, I think the tiny sign just says Sofala. You have to go through a couple of kms of Bathurst suburbia before you get out of town, road is straight-ish for some kms but gets better as you get closer to Sofala.

Road goes through Sofala to Ilford on the Lithgow to Mudgee road. Section north of Sofala is the best section, especially just out of Sofala as you climb up out of the valley.

When you hit Ilford, the road through to Rylstone isn't too bad either - don't go any further towards Mudgee after Rylstone - the section of road is one of the worse roads in Oz. From memory there were quite a few Cinno shops in Rylstone

My Recent Posts · (20-Aug-08

75k's unsealed would be the Hill End road the other one though Sofala is sealed all the way to the mudgee road [Ilford]

My Recent Posts · (20-Aug-08

BTW my permanent all tar route around Sydney heading north is now -

Goulburn, Taralga, Oberon, Bathurst, Sofala, Ilford, Mudgee, Ulah, Cassilis, Merriwa, Bunnan, Scone

My Recent Posts · (20-Aug-08

Thanks everyone for the info.

Oberon to Taralga it is then. I think the Sofala sign just out of Bathurst was relating to a tourist route come to think of it. Oh well, another excuse to go back that way one day..

My Recent Posts · (20-Aug-08

This road is colloquially known as the Black Springs or Porters Retreat road - it was even fun when it was dirt!
Regards,
Bill

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Large my is mobil 0418 403 438 give me a ring when you are geting close during the day not always in range at night.

My Recent Posts · (20-Aug-08

Thanks Patrick. Plan to be in the area on the Thursday before Tottenham. (11th?)

My Recent Posts · (13-Sep-08

Large done the bolt yesterday and I am in forbes this mornning see you up a T.ottenham later in the day hopefully

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large	Oberon to Taralga	Lead	[-]
Posts: 64 (20-Aug-08 11:16 AM) Hangs Out Here Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Tags : None Can anyone please tell me if the road between Oberon and Taralga NSW is sealed all the way. I'm planning a trip on a road bike in the next 3 weeks and want to stay off the dirt. Some maps I've seen show it sealed all the way and some show a small unsealed section near Taralga. Thanks Alan FarRider #90 2001 Kawasaki ZZR1100 Brisbane QLD
Aussiedav		#1	[-]
Posts: 4150 (20-Aug-08 11:24 AM) FarRider Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Well I can tell you that I put that info Mapsource the mapping software I use for my GPS and told it NO DIRT roads and I slid the slider to the right fully for "Prefer Highways" It gave me an almost direct route south (lots of twists) and 102 klms So my best guess having not ridden that road that I can recall is that its sealed. Davo 1400GTR "Roo" & 1000GTR "Griff" IBA #22575 - Davo's Pages
Patrickp93		#2	[-]
Posts: 169 (20-Aug-08 12:18 PM) Still Here Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Yes Large it is and is a good road will add some more info tomorrow night have some bush fire brigrade traning tonight if you need more info before just ask and I will try to get answers in between qoutes I am doing Regards Patrick
large		#3	[-]
Posts: 65 (20-Aug-08 12:34 PM) Hangs Out Here Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Thanks guys, all info appreciated. I've taken a weeks leave to attend Farride #8 and decided to make a bit of a trip of it and head towards the NSW south coast from Brissie using the usual motorcycling roads. After the Putty I plan on heading down to the Jenolan Caves and this stretch from Oberon will save me from back tracking. I really would like to avoid major highways and see where I will end up and then start my 1000 km run from wherever I am friday morning to Tottenham. Alan FarRider #90 2001 Kawasaki ZZR1100 Brisbane QLD
Patrickp93		#4	[-]
Posts: 170 (20-Aug-08 12:51 PM) Still Here Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Large the road out of Jenolan caves is also sealed all the way now as well so you can come in from the east and out the west I live half way between Oberon and Jenolan on the west side so may be we can catch up I am also going to farcain rally but at a bit diffrent pace not into clocks and times and all that.
varadero		#5	[-]
Posts: 283 (20-Aug-08 12:56 PM) I Live Here Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	It most certainly is tarred all the way and a very nice section of motorcycle road it is lots of open high speed corners with lots of new tar. On a GTR14 (or FJR13 ) it would be sheer bliss, just watch out for wild life after dark. Just need to be careful on the drop down to the Abercrombie River crossing, very steep and narrow and a bit hairy if you strike "Bill & Betty on UHF99" in their overly large caravan coming the other way. Easy to tell the section because there is a sudden drop and the road surface changes. Also the road north from Bathurst that goes through Soffala is sheer bliss also Ray Last Edited By: varadero 20-Aug-08 12:58 PM. Edited 1 times.
large		#6	[-]
Posts: 66 (20-Aug-08 1:25 PM) Hangs Out Here Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	varadero wrote: Also the road north from Bathurst that goes through Soffala is sheer bliss also Is that sealed? On my Adelaide to Brisbane trip last year, I looked at that road and got a couple of k's down it and there was a sign saying 75 kms of it was dirt. Sign was just out of Bathurst. Alan FarRider #90 2001 Kawasaki ZZR1100 Brisbane QLD
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Posts: 19 (20-Aug-08 1:39 PM) I Came Back Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I did the road through Sofala from Bathurst in December 06 - it was all sealed and is a great bit of road! I encountered a fair number of stray sheep though! I think there is a tourist drive that turns off it - that might be the 75km of unsealed road??? My memory is a bit hazy on that though - it was quite a while ago! The road from Oberon to Taralga is nice - I think - I've only done it once and it was very cold and damp and foggy. I think the roads out that way can be subject to snow/ice so that's something to watch for. There was a lot of excitement around Canberra when that road was finally sealed all the way earlier this year :) A group of us are heading up that way next weekend so hopefully the ice will stay away for us :) The river crossing was a little hairy - after the nice open sweepers then suddenly its this narrow twisting road and the centreline is gone and utes are suddenly appearing on the wrong side of the road in front of me :O
varadero		#8	[-]
Posts: 284 (20-Aug-08 1:56 PM) I Live Here Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	large wrote: varadero wrote: Also the road north from Bathurst that goes through Soffala is sheer bliss also Is that sealed? On my Adelaide to Brisbane trip last year, I looked at that road and got a couple of k's down it and there was a sign saying 75 kms of it was dirt. Sign was just out of Bathurst. Sure is all tar turn off is on the Sydney side of Bathurst just as you come into town, I think the tiny sign just says Sofala. You have to go through a couple of kms of Bathurst suburbia before you get out of town, road is straight-ish for some kms but gets better as you get closer to Sofala. Road goes through Sofala to Ilford on the Lithgow to Mudgee road. Section north of Sofala is the best section, especially just out of Sofala as you climb up out of the valley. When you hit Ilford, the road through to Rylstone isn't too bad either - don't go any further towards Mudgee after Rylstone - the section of road is one of the worse roads in Oz. From memory there were quite a few Cinno shops in Rylstone Ray
Patrickp93		#9	[-]
Posts: 171 (20-Aug-08 1:57 PM) Still Here Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	75k's unsealed would be the Hill End road the other one though Sofala is sealed all the way to the mudgee road [Ilford]
varadero		#10	[-]
Posts: 285 (20-Aug-08 2:01 PM) I Live Here Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	BTW my permanent all tar route around Sydney heading north is now - Goulburn, Taralga, Oberon, Bathurst, Sofala, Ilford, Mudgee, Ulah, Cassilis, Merriwa, Bunnan, Scone Ray
large		#11	[-]
Posts: 67 (20-Aug-08 2:14 PM) Hangs Out Here Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Thanks everyone for the info. Oberon to Taralga it is then. I think the Sofala sign just out of Bathurst was relating to a tourist route come to think of it. Oh well, another excuse to go back that way one day.. Alan FarRider #90 2001 Kawasaki ZZR1100 Brisbane QLD
93TigerBill		#12	[-]
Posts: 14 (20-Aug-08 3:01 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	This road is colloquially known as the Black Springs or Porters Retreat road - it was even fun when it was dirt! Regards, Bill
Patrickp93		#13	[-]
Posts: 172 (20-Aug-08 3:35 PM) Still Here Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Large my is mobil 0418 403 438 give me a ring when you are geting close during the day not always in range at night.
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Posts: 68 (20-Aug-08 6:36 PM) Hangs Out Here Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Thanks Patrick. Plan to be in the area on the Thursday before Tottenham. (11th?) Alan FarRider #90 2001 Kawasaki ZZR1100 Brisbane QLD
Patrickp93		#15	[-]
Posts: 187 (13-Sep-08 7:39 AM) Still Here Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Large done the bolt yesterday and I am in forbes this mornning see you up a T.ottenham later in the day hopefully

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