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 Northern Territory 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 |
|---|---|
| Boggy Hole Track | 0.0 0.0 |
| Gorrie Access Track | 0.0 0.0 |
| Jim-Jim and Twin Falls Access Track | 0.0 0.0 |
| Latram River Road | 0.0 0.0 |
| Napperby | 0.0 0.0 |
| Old Stuart Highway Alignment | 0.0 0.0 |
| Tillmouth Well-Napperby | 0.0 0.0 |
| dry season track | 0.0 0.0 |
Dry season (May to October) is the best time for all roads. Wet season (November to April) closes many outback roads and tracks. Stuart Highway is accessible year-round. Avoid driving at dawn, dusk, and night due to livestock and wildlife on roads.
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 Northern Territory.
Contour scores every named track in Northern Territory 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.
Dry season (May to October) is the best time for all roads. Wet season (November to April) closes many outback roads and tracks. Stuart Highway is accessible year-round. Avoid driving at dawn, dusk, and night due to livestock and wildlife on roads.
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4WD roads across Australia
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All roads scored in Northern Territory
How it works
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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