Comments on: 7 Reasons to Road-trip the Lions Road NSW

By: Red Nomad OZ

Red Nomad OZ — Sat, 05 Jan 2019 09:52:27 +0000

Hi Ron and Paulene! The train timetable changes regularly, so it’s probably best to contact Countrylink on 132232 or Casino Railway station on 0266634910 to check on train times closer to the time you want to travel. For the most up to date information about camping and campground availability, please contact the Kyogle Visitor Information Centre on (02) 6632 2700 (here’s a link to their website: https://kyogle-visitor-information-centre.business.site/). Please also note that you should check road conditions with the visitor centre if you’re planning to tow on the Lions Road – I believe there’s a size restriction. I hope this helps!

By: Ron & Paulene Gordon

Ron & Paulene Gordon — Sat, 05 Jan 2019 04:34:03 +0000

In reply to Red Nomad OZ.

Hi Red Nomad What time does the train go through the loop & can u camp over night in the camp ground.

By: Red Nomad OZ

Red Nomad OZ — Sun, 13 May 2018 09:37:55 +0000

In reply to Bernie.

Wow, driving the dirt road would have been an amazing road-trip, Bernie! I bet it seems pretty tame to you now 😀 I’ve only ever done the sealed road – but I can imagine how hairy some of those bends, drop offs and steep sections would have been!!

By: Bernie

Bernie — Sat, 12 May 2018 04:47:11 +0000

I guess it’s good that more people can access the “Lion’s road” now that it is sealed all the way, but I’m 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. Still a great drive though.

By: Red Nomad OZ

Red Nomad OZ — Thu, 27 Jul 2017 03:58:05 +0000

In reply to Col Griffin.

I can’t agree more, Col – it’s a great road, but with narrow, winding parts you need to drive very carefully! Thanx for the tip about the camp ground – if you do remember the name, please let us all know!

By: Col Griffin

Col Griffin — Wed, 26 Jul 2017 23:19:18 +0000

Everything that everyone else said plus – take care you need to keep attentive because oncoming traffic just “bobs up” without warning. There is a campground off the LR to the east up in the range I can’t remember the name it was worth a stop over.

By: Red Nomad OZ

Red Nomad OZ — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 04:46:00 +0000

In reply to Col And Peg Griffiths.

Thank you Col and Peg! Do you have a link to the Podcast?? I’d love to link to it in my blog post so my readers can all see it too. I did have a link to the book, but I took it down after a few people told me it wasn’t available. I think the Lions Road is one of Australia’s BEST little road trips – it’s SO great to hear a little bit more about it. Thanks again 😀

By: Col And Peg Griffiths

Col And Peg Griffiths — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 02:07:40 +0000

In reply to Ron Gordon.

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. 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.

By: Red Nomad OZ

Red Nomad OZ — Sun, 08 Jan 2017 10:54:53 +0000

In reply to Ron Gordon.

It’s an awesome little trip, Ron and Paulene – Macca doesn’t know everything, haha!! I hope you find it as interesting as I did when you finally get to do it!!

By: Ron Gordon

Ron Gordon — Sun, 08 Jan 2017 07:45:19 +0000

Can not wait to do the trip after the road works inc the bridge works are finished in app 6 mths, why have we never heard about this road from Macca. Ron & Paulene Gordon.