Top 10 Best Places to Take Your 4WD in Australia

Australia is an amazing place for the four wheel drive enthusiast. The harsh landscape lends itself perfectly to the adventurous pursuit of four wheel driving. The advancements in four wheel drive technology mean these journeys are no longer quite so perilous, but they are still loads of good fun. The new discovery 4 is a great example of modern four wheel drive technology, it’s a solid 4×4 and features advanced traction and terrain handling systems, making it perfect for off-road enjoyment. There are so many infamous four wheel drive tracks in Australia, here are 10 favourites.

The Birdsville Track

This one isn’t for the feint hearted or the inexperienced, passing right through the Sturt Stony Desert. It is famous for its challenging conditions. Starting in South Australia, this track finishes in the outback town of Birdsville. This one is better undertaken in the cooler months.

Cairns to the Tip of Australia

The Cape York Peninsula Development Road is only accessible in the dry season. It’s one of the best known four wheel drive routes in the country. You’ll meet lots of fellow travellers and have fun with tricky creek and river crossings as you drive through lush rainforest.

Anne Beadell Highway

Travel from Laverton in Western Australia right through to Coober Pedy in South Australia. Crossing the edge of the Nullarbor, this trip is very remote. You need a travel permit.

The Canning Stock Route

This is one of the most difficult four wheel drive journeys in Australia. It has all the ingredients of a tough challenge: sandy dunes, rocky outcrops, saltpans and much more. It will take you from Wiluna to Halls Creek in Western Australia.

Kings Canyon to Palmy Valley

This Northern Territory trip can be difficult in the wet. You will find some great camping spots along the Finke River and the scenery is amazing.

Gibbs River Road

From Derby to Kununurra in Western Australia, this is one of the most spectacular four wheel drive expeditions you can take. It passes through the awe-inspiring Kimberley region. You will strike some pretty heavily corrugated roads.

Cape Arid

This track starts at Cape Arid National Park near Esperance and ends up about 30 kilometres East of Balladonia on the Eyre Highway. It’s about a 2 day journey.

Fraser Island

Fraser is the largest sand island in the world and is perfect for four wheel driving. The island is criss-crossed with four wheel drive tracks. This place is a beautiful spot to explore and camp. You do need an official permit though.

Winton to Lake Constance

This trip will take you into the Bladesburg National Park, on to Gragg’s Grave and to the Diamantina National Park and the Diamantina Lakes. This journey is really scenic and you will see many creeks and rivers. There are plenty of great camping spots along the way.

Mount Mee State Forest

This one is close to the city of Brisbane so is great for a day out in the four wheel drive.