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Best 4WD Tracks in Tasmania

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 Tasmania 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.

Highest-scoring 4wd tracks

TrackTAP Score
Alstergren Road0.0
Arm End Track0.0
Bannons Bridge Track0.0
Bradys Creek Road0.0
Breganti Road0.0
Buggs Road0.0
Campbell Road0.0
Carters Road0.0
Carters Track0.0
Casey Road0.0
Chillady Road0.0
Coal Hill Road0.0
Dazzler Fire Trail0.0
Dial Creek Road0.0
Dilgers Road0.0
Dip Rd 4wd0.0
Dove River Road0.0
Dove River Road prvt0.0
Emu Flat Road0.0
Enduro Track0.0

When to go out in Tasmania

Year-round for sealed roads. Snow possible on inland and highland roads June to August - check road conditions before heading into the central highlands or Cradle Mountain area. Summer (December to February) brings the most visitors; spring and autumn offer lighter traffic.

How we score 4WD tracks

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.

Common questions

What 4WD drivers ask before heading off-road in Tasmania.

What are the best 4wd tracks in Tasmania?

Contour scores every named track in Tasmania using 40+ signals per 500m. The tracks in the table above are the current highest-scoring for the 4wd profile.

How does Contour score tracks for 4wds?

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.

When is the best time to drive in Tasmania?

Year-round for sealed roads. Snow possible on inland and highland roads June to August - check road conditions before heading into the central highlands or Cradle Mountain area. Summer (December to February) brings the most visitors; spring and autumn offer lighter traffic.

Plan your next trip in Tasmania

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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