4WD Road Restrictions & Permissions

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Driving Britz 4WDs on unsealed roads through Australia’s Outback can be super fun and thrilling but turn onto the wrong tracks it can get both difficult and dangerous. We value your well-being and want to protect your safety, so Britz limits some of the unsealed roads you can travel on based on weather and track conditions.

We will advise you on pick-up of any travel restrictions at that time and our local staff will also be able to give you customized recommendations on where to go with your selected 4WD vehicle. When driving cautiously you will have a safe and carefree 4WD journey through the best of the Australian Outback.

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Areas you need Britz’ written permission

You will receive the 4WD road permissions on the day of pickup. 

Northern Territory

  • Simpson Desert
  • Gunbarrel Highway
  • Tanami Track also known as State Route 5
  • The Plenty Highway
  • Central Arnhem Road also known as Bulman Track
  • Arnhem Land
  • Chambers Pillar
  • Savannah Way from Borroloola to Normanton
  • Finke Road (between Alice Springs and Oodnadatta)

Western Australia

  • Kimberley region: Gibb River Road
  • Kimberley region: the Bungle Bungles
  • Gunbarrel Highway
  • Tanami Track

South Australia

  • Simpson Desert
  • Strzelecki Track
  • Birdsville Track
  • Gunbarrel Highway
  • Oodnadatta Track
  • Finke Road (between Oodnadatta and Alice Springs)

Queensland

  • Simpson Desert
  • Cape York - not permitted between December to May
  • Burke Development Road from Chillagoe to Normanton
  • Savannah Way from Normanton to Borroloola

Prohibited 4WD areas

Vehicles are not permitted on the following tracks and the customer is responsible for all damage if taking a 4WD vehicle on these roads. We enforce these rules for your safety and to ensure the availability of our vehicles for future customers.

 

Northern Territory

  • Litchfield National Park: Lost City
  • Finke Gorge National Park: Boggy Hole
  • Ghan Heritage Road, from Titjikala to Finke

Western Australia

  • Canning Stock Route
  • Old Gunbarrel Highway

Queensland

  • Fraser Island
  • Old Telegraph Track section of the road to Cape York

If you have any questions on where to go with your Britz 4WD please contact our helpful booking hosts via sales.direct@thlonline.com. Otherwise, our local branch staff will give you the latest recommendations and tips when picking up the vehicle. 

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