Not all 4WD tracks are equal. Some are solid afternoon runs. Others need properly equipped vehicles and a plan if things go wrong. Contour scores every track in New South Wales using the Track Accessibility Profile (TAP) for difficulty and the Recovery Risk Index (RRI) for recovery conditions - terrain, coverage, distance from sealed road - all measured at 500m resolution.
| Track | TAP Score |
|---|---|
| 10C Management Trail | 0.0 0.0 |
| 10D Management Trail | 0.0 0.0 |
| 65.1 trail | 0.0 0.0 |
| Airdrop Road | 0.0 0.0 |
| Andersons Fire Trail | 0.0 0.0 |
| Apple Tree Mountain Trail | 0.0 0.0 |
| Arch's Camp Road | 0.0 0.0 |
| Argyle Road | 0.0 0.0 |
| Awabakal Road | 0.0 0.0 |
| Back Creek Road | 0.0 0.0 |
| Backadun Road | 0.0 0.0 |
| Bagnells West Trail | 0.0 0.0 |
| Banaba Road | 0.0 0.0 |
| Bangalow Road (Closed) | 0.0 0.0 |
| Banyabba Creek Trail | 0.0 0.0 |
| Bare Camp Trail | 0.0 0.0 |
| Bark Hut Creek Road | 0.0 0.0 |
| Barool Creek Trail | 0.0 0.0 |
| Basin Road | 0.0 0.0 |
| Basin Road | 0.0 0.0 |
Kosciuszko Road and Charlotte Pass close mid-June to October. Blue Mountains, Oxley Highway, and Northern Tablelands roads are year-round. Best in spring and autumn when the coast is quieter. Old Pacific Highway is accessible year-round.
Contour scores 4WD tracks using the Track Accessibility Profile (TAP), a 0-5 difficulty scale covering surface type, terrain, water crossings, track width, and distance from sealed road. The Recovery Risk Index (RRI) scores how difficult recovery would be if you got stuck - factoring in mobile coverage, proximity to population centres, and seasonal access. Both scores are calculated at 500m resolution.
What 4WD drivers ask before heading off-road in New South Wales.
Contour scores every named track in New South Wales using 40+ signals per 500m. The tracks in the table above are the current highest-scoring for the 4wd profile.
Contour scores 4WD tracks using the Track Accessibility Profile (TAP), a 0-5 difficulty scale covering surface type, terrain, water crossings, track width, and distance from sealed road. The Recovery Risk Index (RRI) scores how difficult recovery would be if you got stuck - factoring in mobile coverage, proximity to population centres, and seasonal access. Both scores are calculated at 500m resolution.
Kosciuszko Road and Charlotte Pass close mid-June to October. Blue Mountains, Oxley Highway, and Northern Tablelands roads are year-round. Best in spring and autumn when the coast is quieter. Old Pacific Highway is accessible year-round.
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All roads scored in New South Wales
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How Contour scores and routes
Pick a track, tap Navigate, and Google Maps opens with the full route loaded. Know the difficulty and recovery risk before you leave the bitumen.
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