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Wellington Park Management Trust
  • Home
  • About
    • The Park
    • Road and Track Updates
    • Aboriginal heritage
    • European heritage
    • Fire
    • The Trust
    • Events Calendar
    • Map
  • Visit
    • Take visitor survey
    • Getting there
    • Park facilities
    • Park safety
    • Popular attractions
  • Recreation
    • Bushwalking
    • Dog walking
    • Trail Running
    • Bike riding
    • Rock climbing
    • Getting involved
    • Other activities
  • Permits
    • Permits and Licences
    • Filming & photos
    • Drones
    • Horse riding
    • 4WD access
    • Events
    • Commercial Operators
    • Scientific collection
    • Developments
  • Management Plan
    • Management Plan Review
    • Step 1 Park Values
  • Downloads
  • FAQs

4WD Access

Wellington Park provides opportunities for the adventurous four wheel driver featuring spectacular alpine scenery and technical driving. Like many good things, it’s generally a summer feat and permits are required.


Jefferys Track - no permit required

Runs north – south between Lachlan and Crabtree. The Track can get extremely muddy and a high clearance vehicle with low range as well as off-road driving experience is recommended.  Cyclists, horse riders and walkers also use this shared track. Please slow to their speed when passing. 


The East West Trail - permit and gate key required


*** Update 28 April: The 24-25 Permit Season is now closed. PWS have commenced major trail grading and re-sheeting works along the length of the East-West Trail. The Trail will be impassable during this time and into the winter months. The 25-26 Permit Season will open in late 2025 depending on weather and trail conditions.


  • The Permit season runs November - April, depending on weather and trail conditions
  • View route map


Provides technical driving in high and remote country. Access is one-way only, from Montrose Road in the East to Jefferys Track in the West (20km in length). Drivers should have extensive experience and suitable vehicles with generous clearance. Note that dogs must not be taken with you, even in the vehicle, through this part of the Park.  All 4WD access is subject to track conditions, fire risks and permission from property owners adjacent to the Park.  There is a limit of six 4WD vehicles allowed access each day. 


Other recreational vehicles including trail and quad bikes are not permitted in the Park due to environmental and social impacts, and visitor safety. Registered trail bikes are permitted on Pinnacle Road and Jefferys Track.  


Minimise impacts while 4WDing in the Park:  

  • Leave your dog at home 
  • Clean all soil and seeds from under, on and within your vehicle before you arrive 
  • Leave gates as you found them, or as signposted 
  • Avoid disturbing stock on Park neighbour properties
  • Stay on existing tracks
  • Obey track closures and other signage
  • Respect other Park users (slow to a walk or stop when approaching others)
  • Travel in small groups
  • Take all rubbish out with you
  • Winch between vehicles if vehicle recovery is necessary – if you have to winch from a tree, use padding or webbing. 


Vehicles must be cleaned before entering the Park to reduce the spread of Phytophthora cinnamomi or root rot. This fungus is carried in soil and attacks the roots of plants. Susceptible species generally die once infected.  Soil also carries introduced weed seeds. Please clean your vehicle thoroughly before visiting – don’t forget the undercarriage and mudguards. 

East West Trail permits

24-25 SEASON CLOSED

Apply for your East West Trail permit and gate key online.  Once your permit is issued, keys can be collected from Glenorchy City Council. Access limited to 6 vehicles per day. Permit fees per vehicle apply. Permits available for travel November-April.  The 'APPLY NOW' link will be shown here when the season re-opens in late 2025.

East West Trail Route Map

Vehicle and Horse Rider Access (pdf)Download
Wellington Park Hygiene Protocol (pdf)Download

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Park management enquiries -  info@wellingtonpark.org.au / 0428 226 218 / GPO Box 138 HOBART TAS 7001

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