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 South Australia 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 |
|---|---|
| 3 Track | 0.0 0.0 |
| Albert Knowling Road | 0.0 0.0 |
| Alcanabie Road | 0.0 0.0 |
| Arden Hills 4x4 Track | 0.0 0.0 |
| Arden Vale 4WD Track | 0.0 0.0 |
| Arkapena 4WD Track | 0.0 0.0 |
| Arkaroola Station Back Track | 0.0 0.0 |
| Beattie Road | 0.0 0.0 |
| Belgala Vale Road | 0.0 0.0 |
| Big End Track | 0.0 0.0 |
| Blacksmith Shop Road | 0.0 0.0 |
| Blue Range Track | 0.0 0.0 |
| Boralinna Track | 0.0 0.0 |
| Boundary Track | 0.0 0.0 |
| Boundary Track | 0.0 0.0 |
| Boundary Track | 0.0 0.0 |
| Bown Road | 0.0 0.0 |
| Broom Hut Road | 0.0 0.0 |
| Bunns Boundary Track | 0.0 0.0 |
| Caluppa Track | 0.0 0.0 |
Year-round for most roads. Flinders Ranges and Yorke Peninsula roads are best April to October. Adelaide Hills roads are accessible year-round with occasional fog in winter mornings.
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 South Australia.
Contour scores every named track in South Australia 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.
Year-round for most roads. Flinders Ranges and Yorke Peninsula roads are best April to October. Adelaide Hills roads are accessible year-round with occasional fog in winter mornings.
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4WD roads across Australia
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All roads scored in South Australia
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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