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4WD/Western Australia

Best 4WD Tracks in Western Australia

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 Western 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.

Highest-scoring 4wd tracks

TrackTAP Score
Abbot Road0.0
Archibald Street0.0
Aschcroft Road0.0
Attein Road0.0
Attwood Road0.0
Ayliffe Road0.0
Ball Road0.0
Bancell Road0.0
Barker Pool Track0.0
Barlow Lane0.0
Barney Road0.0
Beach Road0.0
Beavis Road0.0
Becker Road0.0
Beekeeper Road0.0
Bert Road0.0
Bible Road0.0
Blackwater Road0.0
Bluff Creek0.0
Bolton Road0.0

When to go out in Western Australia

Year-round for sealed roads in the south and south-west. Gibb River Road and Kimberley tracks close during wet season (November to April). Margaret River wine region roads are best September to November and March to May.

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 Western Australia.

What are the best 4wd tracks in Western Australia?

Contour scores every named track in Western Australia 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 Western Australia?

Year-round for sealed roads in the south and south-west. Gibb River Road and Kimberley tracks close during wet season (November to April). Margaret River wine region roads are best September to November and March to May.

Plan your next trip in Western Australia

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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