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4WD/Victoria

Best 4WD Tracks in Victoria

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 Victoria 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
1 in 10 Track0.0
13 Mile Spur Track0.0
15 Mile Road0.0
65 Fire Track0.0
A B Funckes Road0.0
A Dillons Road0.0
A Kings Road0.0
A1 Track0.0
Abbott Creek Track0.0
Adam Track0.0
Albert Track0.0
Andersons Mill Track0.0
Angus Stephens Road0.0
Angusvale Track0.0
Antimony Mine Track0.0
Approx Track 4WD0.0
Aqueduct South Track0.0
Aqueduct Track0.0
Argyle Creek Road0.0
Armstead Track0.0

When to go out in Victoria

Alpine roads close June to September - Great Alpine Road, Mount Hotham, Falls Creek. Yarra Ranges, Great Ocean Road, and Grampians roads are year-round. Best riding in spring (September to November) and autumn (March to May) when traffic is lighter.

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 Victoria.

What are the best 4wd tracks in Victoria?

Contour scores every named track in Victoria 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 Victoria?

Alpine roads close June to September - Great Alpine Road, Mount Hotham, Falls Creek. Yarra Ranges, Great Ocean Road, and Grampians roads are year-round. Best riding in spring (September to November) and autumn (March to May) when traffic is lighter.

Plan your next trip in Victoria

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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