How to drive the challenging Camden Road?

Camden Road is a long, mostly unsealed north-south route located just east of Launceston, in northeast Tasmania.

Camden Road

Is the Camden Road unpaved?

The road, also known as C405, is mostly unpaved and sometimes in poor condition, especially in winter, so 4WD vehicles are recommended. For safety reasons, only 4WD vehicles are allowed on the mountain when it is snowing. The road is subject to flooding and can become impassable in some places. Drivers are advised to exercise extreme caution and not to attempt driving through flooded sections of the road.

How long is the Camden Road?

The road is 37 km (23 miles) long. It starts from the Tasman Highway-A3 and provides a direct route from Scottsdale and northeastern Tasmania to the North Esk River valley and the mountain resort of Ben Lomond. The road ends at the Blessington Road-C401.

 

 

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