Plateau Road

Plateau Road offers 4WD drivers an accessible introduction to Tasmania's rugged backcountry without demanding technical skills or serious vehicle modifications. You'll enjoy a straightforward 4.8 km route that winds through diverse Tasmanian landscape near Eaglehawk Neck, delivering genuine off-road character in a surprisingly relaxed package. The absence of steep grades means you can focus on soaking in the scenery rather than white-knuckling your steering wheel, making this an ideal trail for newer 4WD enthusiasts or those wanting a leisurely weekend adventure.

The driving experience balances genuine dirt road conditions with predictable terrain that won't catch you off guard. You'll encounter variable ground surfaces typical of rural Tasmanian tracks, with vegetation ranging from open moorland to denser scrub. The landscape around Eaglehawk Neck is geologically distinctive, and this trail puts you right in the heart of it. At an easy 1/4 difficulty rating, hazards are minimal—standard precautions like checking weather conditions and ensuring your vehicle is in good working order are sufficient preparation. The 17-minute average completion time is deceptively quick; you'll want to budget extra hours to stop and appreciate the surroundings properly.

With only three vehicles having tackled this route on Newtracs, you'll experience a refreshingly quiet corner of Tasmania where solitude is genuinely achievable.