If you are around the Macksville area and need a change of scenery, this nice little loop road is going to make a difference to your journey.
Just between,Macksville and Eungai Creek, Southbound, on the Pacific Hwy at the (Kempsey 42km's Coffs Harbour 67kms sign) is a lovely quick drive on Browns Crossing Road. A single road that loops to the other end of the highway and a lovely little surprise to drive.
Browns Crossing Road Warrell Creek end
For northbound on the Hwy, the turn is across southbound lanes but there is a turning lane. If you miss the first sign from Eungai Creek, 8 kms up at Warrell Creek is the other entrance to Browns Crossing Road as it is a loop road, leading back to the Hwy. Heading Southbound its just after Warrell Creek Bridge just out of Macksville.
Your scenic route starts here
Browns Crossing Road is approximately 10kms long and roughly a 15 minute drive, returning you to the Pacific Hwy. On this scenic drive, over ford crossings through lush vegation. Due to being near the sea and Mt Yarriphanni this area often gets its annual rainfall and some more, rich in minerals, the soil often changes colour depending on the terrain. A few sharp bends later, you enter the straight as an arrow type tree corridor and forest terrain. I personally love drives like this small loop road with its hidden twists and turns, not knowing what to expect on each corner you drive through.
Sharpy bends and tree corridored road
Break the mundane driving of the highway up and while you are taking in the natural beauty of the area we often wizz by at 110kms, enjoy what the locals call "God's Country" area.
Hidden surprises on every bend
Peaks of properties can been seen through the trees and then suddenly opening up to farms and farming equipment on large fields.
The landscape changes from forest to open land
Around the corner over the ford crossing and back into the treelined roads again. Forever changing scenery with almost every bend.
Ford crossing
To find a drive that shows such diversity makes this drive a bit more special. An added extra is for those interested in trains - you cross the rail 3 times in this drive. There are 2 overhead railway bridges and across 1 road level crossing.
Popular area for trainspotters
Trainspotters do enjoy this area as either side of the bridge with straight rail tracks giving great front on views, including the length of the trains. The also get an added bonus a slight curve in the track at the northern end.
The second overhead bridge
If you are photographing trains, or stopping to explore. Please remember it's a public road, with local residents presiding, so please park to the side of the road if exiting your vehicle.
Roadside level railway crossing
So with your little diversion scenic route done, please enjoy the rest of your journey, arriving safely.
