Balfour Track

The Balfour Track rewards adventurous 4WD drivers with a challenging journey through Tasmania's rugged West Coast wilderness. This 14.1 km route demands respect and skill, offering river crossings that will test your vehicle's capabilities and your nerve as a driver. You'll navigate technical terrain that keeps you engaged throughout the 1 hour 14 minute route, with 18 vehicles having successfully completed this demanding trail before you.

As you progress along the Balfour Track, you'll experience the raw beauty of Tasmania's remote landscape, with dense forest and water crossings creating an authentic off-road adventure. The river crossings are the trail's signature feature—these aren't gentle fords but genuine obstacles requiring careful line selection and steady driving. You should ensure your vehicle is in excellent mechanical condition before attempting this trail, with particular attention to water-proofing your electrics and checking your approach angles.

This isn't a trail for the faint-hearted, but experienced 4WD enthusiasts will find the combination of technical challenges and pristine wilderness deeply rewarding. The absence of steep grades doesn't diminish the difficulty—the water crossings and unforgiving terrain demand full concentration and quality vehicle setup. Using the Newtracs app, you can download offline maps before heading out, ensuring you stay on course in areas where signal may be unreliable.