Discover the 11 Best 4WD Tracks in Australia for the Ultimate Thrill Ride
From the vast deserts to the forests of Tasmania and North Queensland, Australia is a road-tripper’s dream. It has many places where man and machine are put to the very limit. These tracks are among the most famous and thrilling long-distance four wheel drive tracks in the world.
Best off-road driving tracks in Australia:
Canning Stock Route
Location: Wiluna to Halls Creek (WA)
Distance: 1.850km (1,150mi)
Suggested min. travel time: 16 days
Best time to travel: May-August
Old Telegraph Track
Location: Cooktown to Seisia (QLD)Distance: 350km (217mi)
Suggested min. travel time: 24 days
Best time to travel: May-October
Gibb River Road
Location: Kununurra to Derby (WA)
Distance: 660 kilometres (410 mi)
Suggested min. travel time: 3 days
Best time to travel: May-September
Binns Track
Location: Mt Dare (NT/SA border) to Timber Creek (NT)
Distance: 2.191km (1,361mi)
Suggested min. travel time: 10 days
Best time to travel: April-August
Birdsville Track
Location: Marree (SA) to Birdsville (QLD)
Distance: 517km (321mi)
Suggested min. travel time: 2 days
Best time to travel: April-October
Gunbarrel Highway
Location: Wiluna (WA) to Yulara (NT)
Distance: 1.350km (840mi)
Suggested min. travel time: 4 days
Best time to travel: April-September
Hay River Track
Location: Birdsville (QLD) to Gemtree (NT)
Distance: 928km (576mi)
Suggested min. travel time: 9 days
Best time to travel: May-September
French Line
Location: Poeppel Corner to Dalhousie Springs
Distance: 262 km (162 mi)
Suggested min. travel time: 3 days
Best time to travel: May-September
Stockton Beach 4wd Track
Location: Williamtown to Anna Bay (NSW)
Distance: 53km (32mi)
Suggested min. travel time: 1 day
Best time to travel: All year
Sandover Highway
Location: Plenty Highway to the Barkly Highway (NT)
Distance: 561 km (349 mi)
Suggestedmin. travel time: 2/3 days
Best time to travel: May-September
CREB Track
Location: Daintree to Wujal Wujal (QLD)
Distance: 71km (44mi)
Suggested min. travel time: 1 day
Best time to travel: May-November
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