4WD Trails in New South Wales

New South Wales packs more 4WD variety into one state than almost anywhere else in Australia. From the Stockton Beach sand dunes north of Newcastle to alpine tracks in the Snowy Mountains, the terrain shifts every few hours of driving.

Popular zones include the Watagans and Yengo escarpments within easy reach of Sydney, the deeply forested South Coast, the Barrington Tops plateau, and the high-altitude tracks around Khancoban and Cabramurra. Beach permits cover Stockton, Mungo Brush, and Crowdy Bay.

Most national park tracks require an NPWS vehicle access permit. Snow closes the Snowy Mountains routes June through September. High clearance and recovery gear are essential for rated tracks; a winch is recommended for the more technical High Country crossings.