Dargo High Plains Road

Allan,
I travel that area a bit and I haven't heard anything about caravans being prohibited. I passed a couple travelling up Mt Hotham 2 weeks ago from the other side (Bright) but they were possibly going down to Omeo which of course is a much better road. The High Plains road was a bit rough in spots then and would be hard on a van that isn't made for those conditions. It is generally not a bad road although twisty and steep as you get down towards Dargo. It is also narrow in spots towards the top and there are a few blind corners. Might be worth a call to Vicroads to get the facts.
Ken

There are certainly "Unsuitable for caravans" signs on each end of the Barry Way. It is steep, winding and narrow with no guard rails to the river waaay below.

Cheers,
Peter
OKA196 Motorhome

Allan,
While the Dargo High Plains Road is considered not suitable for caravans they are not prohibited from using it. Sections of the road are very steep and have a red clay surface making it extremely difficult in wet or damp conditions. Much of it is above the snow line.
Cheers,

I've had a van across there a few times and the worst would be the decent down to Dargo but having good brakes and taking it easy I fail to see a problem.

Thank you all for taking the time to reply, it gives us some insight to the situation.
I reckon we will give it a crack.
Cheers
Allan and Ang

The Dargo High Plains Road is closed in winter due to snow at the Mt Hotham Road end through to about Treasures HS. Check with the local authorities re actual dates.
Cheers
Andrew

I was up there in March towing an off road van and at the Mt Hotham end there is a sign that says .....no caravans and nothing over 6.7m in length and 2.3m in width...... BUT the strange thing there is no such sign at the Dargo end. I mentioned it at the Dargo general Store and they knew nothing of the sign. I think I recall the sign having the name of the local council/shire. As we were approaching from the Hotham end and you couldn't see more than 50m we ended up going the long way to Dargo via Omeo/Bairnsdale. Our plan was to 'dump' the van at the start of the Blue Rag Range track - complete - and continue to Dargo.
I spoke to the local Parks officers and they said vans quite often use the road. As another poster said the last 10km into Dargo is continuous down hill but nothing that sensible driving can't overcome.

Graham