“Oxley Highway Weekender - Day One” is a twisty, scenic motorcycle ride in New South Wales, Australia.
Planning for a trip to show my friends the famed Oxley Highway. This is Day One. Getting to the start line.
This 385km ride visits Broke, Singleton, Glendon Brook, Gresford, Dungog, Craven and 4 other places.
Jerry's Diner, Kulnura NSW
Great meeting point and very popular with riders. It's a great place to meet, have a coffee or feed and plan the day's ride. Also has fuel.
Broke Servo & General Store
at 71kmGateway to Putty Rd and all roads North, East and West
Singleton
at 102kmRoad Surface deteriorates!
at 117kmFrom Mitchells Flat to Stroud, the road is deplorable. I thoroughly recommend avoiding this bit - or taking extreme caution!
Glendon Brook
at 123kmGresford
at 147kmDungog
at 179kmQuick stop to stretch the legs and top up fuel if needed
Craven
at 225kmCaltex Gloucester
at 242kmLast Fuel before climbing up Thunderbolts Way to Walcha. Lunch at one of the Pubs or Bakery
NOTE: The road surface from Barrington to Walcha has sections where the logging trucks have rutted the tar and it makes for some less than desirable riding. TAKE CARE
Pioneer Lookout
at 293kmRest stop at the top of the hill. Great view and photo opportunity
Nowendoc
at 318kmOrandumbie
at 368kmWalcha Royal Cafe
at 385kmGood cheap little place to rest our heads for the night.