Drive to long lonely beaches, waterfalls and rainforests and enjoy the natural beauty that Tasmania has to offer.
To make sure everyone has a safe and enjoyable experience, and to preserve these locations, please follow the off road vehicle Code of Conduct on reserved and Crown land.
- Obey all signs and other instructions issued by the Parks and Wildlife Service.
- Respect the natural and cultural values of the reserves.
- Keep wildlife wild. Stop and look, but never disturb.
- Keep to formed vehicle tracks.
- Clean your vehicle thoroughly prior to entering reserved land. This will reduce the potential of introducing soil-borne diseases and weeds.
- Adopt Leave No Trace camping and driving practices.
- Check with local Parks and Wildlife staff about permit and pass requirements.
- Plan ahead and lodge trip details with a responsible person.
- Always carry additional water and food in case of delay or vehicle breakdown.
- Support off-road touring as a recreational activity. Consider joining a four-wheel or off-road vehicle club. Contact 4WD Tasmania for club contacts visit: www.4WDTasmania.org.
All vehicles (including but not limited to cars, motorbikes, quadbikes, side-by-sides) must be registered and all drivers must be licensed when driving in reserves.
Some tracks require special authorisation, available from local Parks and Wildlife Service offices. This includes the Arthur-Pieman Recreational Drivers Pass required for driving on, off road tracks in the Arthur-Pieman Conservation Area. For tracks located within a national park, a National Park Pass is required to be purchased for the vehicle.
Be aware that facilities vary in each location, generally requiring travellers to be self-sufficient and well-equipped. Please find detailed information relating to each of these tracks on the links below.
- Bridport to Bellingham 4WD Traverse
A challenging coastal drive from Bridport to Bellingham. -
Climies Track
Climies Track is a challenging four-wheel drive adventure along the remote wild west coast of Tasmania.
- East Coast Forest Roads
Highlights of the East Coast Forest Roads are the coastal and forest scenery and visits to the Lost Falls, Meetus Falls and Hardings Falls.
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East West Trail - Wellington Park
The East West Trail located in Wellington Park above Hobart, provides spectacular views across the Derwent and Huon valleys and into the southern Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. - Jefferys Track - Wellington Range
Jefferys Track crosses the Wellington Ranges Protected Area, providing spectacular views of the Huon and Derwent valleys. -
Mount McCall Track
The Mount McCall Track is one-day return drive into the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area and the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park.
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Peron Dunes
Peron Dunes is set aside for recreational off-road adventure and fun. A wide beach and high dunes are used by a variety of recreational vehicles.
- Sandy Cape Track
The Sandy Cape Track hugs the wild west coast in the Arthur-Pieman Conservation Area, a remote and windswept landscape.
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Southport Lagoon
This track is a slow, rocky one-hour drive in to beautiful Southport Lagoon, a popular location for kayaking and boaters.
- Lake Spicer Track Located on the west coast this track passes close to Lake Rolleston.
