Best driving roads near Hobart, TAS
Hobart is the best-placed capital in Australia for driving roads. Within a two-hour radius are Tasmania's highest-scored routes: the Tasman Highway, Great Lake Road, Lake Highway, and the Huon corridor.
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Golden Valley Road
TASSecondary2 km146.7 km away8.8RQS - 02
Plenty Valley Road
TASSecondary6 km38.9 km away9.0RQS - 03
Sugarloaf Road
TASSecondary6 km20.8 km away8.7RQS - 04
Garden Point Road
TASUnclassified1 km47.6 km away8.3RQS - 05
Huon Link Road
TASTertiary1 km37.4 km away8.4RQS - 06
Lake St Clair Road
TASSecondary5 km128.2 km away8.6RQS - 07
Glen Huon Road
TASSecondary13 km42.8 km away8.3RQS - 08
White Hills Road
TASSecondary9 km144.9 km away8.2RQS - 09
Carlton River Road
TASSecondary9 km18.9 km away8.1RQS - 10
Saltwater River Road
TASSecondary9 km33.3 km away8.3RQS - 11
Blessington Road
TASSecondary37 km148.4 km away8.2RQS - 12
Freestone Point Road
TASSecondary5 km53.2 km away7.8RQS - 13
Fulham Road
TASSecondary10 km26.4 km away8.3RQS - 14
Middle Tea Tree Road
TASSecondary9 km13.2 km away7.7RQS - 15
Tranmere Road
TASTertiary4 km8.3 km away7.9RQS - 16
Lewisham Road
TASSecondary2 km14.6 km away7.6RQS - 17
Back Tea Tree Road
TASSecondary12 km13.8 km away7.6RQS - 18
Safety Cove Road
TASSecondary7 km50.3 km away8.5RQS - 19
Coles Bay Road
TASSecondary26 km110.5 km away7.7RQS - 20
Pateena Road
TASSecondary11 km145.4 km away7.6RQS
The Tasman Peninsula south-east of Hobart pairs coastal scenery with technical driving on roads like Arthur Highway and Nubeena Back Road. North of the city, the Great Lake Road and the Highland Lakes Road climb onto the Central Plateau - some of the best motorcycle country in the country. The Huon Highway runs south through tall-tree country toward Cockle Creek.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best driving roads near Hobart?+
Contour's top three scored roads near Hobart are Golden Valley Road (TAS, RQS 8.8/10, 146.7 km away); Plenty Valley Road (TAS, RQS 9.0/10, 38.9 km away); Sugarloaf Road (TAS, RQS 8.7/10, 20.8 km away). All are within a two-hour touring drive of the city.
How far should I drive from Hobart to find a great road?+
The nearest excellent-rated road (RQS 8+) is Golden Valley Road, about 146.7 km from Hobart. Plenty of good options sit closer if you don't want the full drive.
Are there good motorcycle roads near Hobart?+
Yes. Plenty Valley Road scores 8.9/10 for motorcycles and sits 38.9 km from Hobart. Several other strong rides sit within the same radius.
What's the best sealed road near Hobart?+
Golden Valley Road is fully sealed and scores 8.8/10 for driving quality. It's 146.7 km from Hobart.
When is the best time to drive near Hobart?+
Highland roads (Lake Highway, Great Lake) can be snow-affected May-September; Huon and Tasman are year-round.
Scores are based on road geometry, surface quality, traffic density, and crash history. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.