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Convoy od 4WD vehicles driving uphill on the Mount McCall 4WD Track
Mount McCall 4WD Track

Mount McCall Track
(4WD)

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A valid parks pass is required for entry to Tasmania's national parks.

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​​​​​Map : Tasmap​​ 1:50000 - Frenchmans

Distance : 44 km return​​
Rating : Medium - suitable for four-wheel drive vehicles and trail bikes only, with some deep ruts, loose soils, and bedrock surfaces. Some experience with off-road driving recommended. 

The Mount McCall Track is in the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, including the Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park, the views over these wilderness areas are outstanding. 

The track ends abruptly at the top of an old haulage way with a drop of over 300 metres to the famous Franklin River. 

The vehicle track is gated and requires a key from the local Parks and Wildlife Service Office. All travel should be done in daylight.

​​​The track is located 37 kms from Queenstown via Mt Jukes Road, then Kelly Basin Road to where the Mt McCall Track (Franklin River Road) branches off. 

Where possible, please avoid driving in our reserves at night. You are sharing the roads with our native wildlife, so take it slow and watch out for animals on the road.

 A National Park Pass is required, available on-line or from a Parks and Wildlife Service visitor centre. 

The Mount McCall Track is gated. A vehicle wash-down check, authority and key must be obtained in advance from the Parks and Wildlife Service. Contact either Lake St Clair Visitor Centre 7 days a week between 8am and 5pm (Derwent Bridge) or West Coast Field Centre, by appointment only (Queenstown and Strahan). There is no charge.

The Mount McCall Track is used by commercial bee keepers; please be cautious of trucks carrying bee hives sharing the road.

At the end of the 4WD track there is a very small turning area, a picnic table, and a walking track. There are no toilets and no camping permitted. The walking track roughly follows the route of the old haulage way down to the Franklin River. It is extremely steep, and is not recommended in wet weather. 

The closest toilet and camping is located at the Lake Burbury-Darwin Dam boat ramp.​

​​​​​​​​​Always carry the map for the route you are taking. These can be purchased from ​​TasMap​.

Tracks can be closed, either temporarily or permanently, due to the potential introduction of plant diseases such as Phytophthora (root rot), damage to Aboriginal heritage sites, dangerous weather conditions, high fire danger or because the track is damaged and not safe to traverse. Contact the appropriate field centre or authority if you are unsure about a track.

Always start the trip with clean gear and a clean vehicle, including the undercarriage and wheel arches. This will help prevent the transfer of plant and animal disease and weeds on vehicles, footwear, tent pegs, and other equipment.

Drive through river crossings at designated points only.


​Find out other essential information for visiting Tasmania's parks and reserves on our know before you go section.

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​​​​To make sure you have an enjoyable and safe time please read and follow the advice below.

Be well-equipped - A winch and recovery gear, such as a snatch strap with correctly rated shackles, are recommended for all tracks listed on this site. Carry a first aid kit. It is recommended that a UHF radio be carried in the vehicle. Check your spare wheel(s) is useable and that all tyre-changing tools are operational. Pack a tent and sleeping gear - even on day trips. Take a fuel-stove. Some tracks are within Fuel Stove Only Areas, meaning that campfires are not permitted. Take clothing for all weather conditions – the weather in Tasmania can change dramatically within hours, so make sure you have warm waterproof clothing with you. Always carry a map covering the area you are travelling in.

Carry extra supplies – Be prepared for the possibility of being stranded on the track as the result of changing weather and track conditions or vehicle break-down.  Carry extra food and water. If you need to use water from creeks it is recommended that it be boiled for 3 minutes before use, regardless of how clean it looks.

Be informed – Contact the local Ranger, or four wheel drive club, to discuss track conditions. Check the weather forecasts before you go. Keep up to date with fire warnings and fire bans.

Tell someone - Leave trip details with someone who is willing to contact Police if your party is overdue. Make sure you notify this person when you return.

Go with a friend - Always travel with at least one other vehicle. Some of the tracks listed here are remote, with poor or no mobile phone reception, so help may be some time away.​​


Contact

West Coast Field Centre (Strahan)
PO Office Box 62
Strahan TAS 7468
Phone: 03 6409 1020
Email: PWS.WestCoast@parks.tas.gov.au

Lake St Clair Visitor Centre
c/- Post Office
Derwent Bridge TAS 7140
Phone: 03 6289 1115
Email: LakeStClair@parks.tas.gov.au

​Visitor centre opening hours
Open 7 days
8.15am to 4.45pm from 1 October to 31  May
9am to 4pm from 1 June to 31 August 
8.30am to 4.30pm in September