{"id":13197,"date":"2021-09-29T09:09:03","date_gmt":"2021-09-28T23:09:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.www.bus4x4.mn\/?p=13197"},"modified":"2025-02-03T10:23:03","modified_gmt":"2025-02-03T00:23:03","slug":"top-15-off-road-tracks-in-australia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nz.bus4x4.com.au\/en_au\/posts\/top-15-off-road-tracks-in-australia\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 15 Off-Road Tracks in Australia"},"content":{"rendered":"

Australia is the land of the vast outback, a glorious, gnarled landscape of arid wasteland with lush green tropics on the edges. It is a four-wheel-drive enthusiast\u2019s dream where man and machine are put to the test on some of the challenging tracks in the world.<\/p>\n

So, explore a few 4WD tracks started by early pioneers which have turned into some of the most iconic remote-area drives in the world.<\/p>\n

This is not a comprehensive list, and some tracks might be missing, but read on about the 15 tracks in no particular order:<\/p>\n

1. CAPE YORK\/OLD TELEGRAPH TRACK, QLD<\/strong><\/p>\n

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One of the most famous tracks of Queensland which is not for the faint-hearted. It winds its way from Cooktown to Seisia awash with water crossings, slippery terrain, and plenty of spots to get axles stuck deep. The most memorable section of the track is the infamous Gunshot Creek, located just past the crossing of the Bertie River. The many waterholes in the area make this track and Cape York a cornerstone of an Australian 4×4 expedition.<\/p>\n

2. BIRDSVILLE TRACK, QLD<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Four wheel drives cross the SA\/QLD border at sunset on the Birdsville Track<\/p><\/div>\n

l town of Marree in South Australia, the Birdsville Track is popular among 4WD enthusiasts including Big Red which hosts the world\u2019s remotest musical festival and the famous town of Birdsville. This track was developed in the 1860s as a cattle\/stock route from Queensland and Northern Territory to Port Augusta. Because of its popularity, it is not as challenging as it was once, and with a graded dirt track is now considered a basic challenge. However, you can still travel through some of the driest and most-barren regions of the country.<\/p>\n

Watch the Bus 4×4 Conversion of Hiace Commuter tackling Big Red below.<\/p>\n