FOUR WHEEL DRIVING IN ALBANY

So much to explore

Four wheel driving in Albany Western Australia

From Waychinicup in the East to Parry's in the West,

the four wheel driver can experience a range of awe inspiring beaches and wild places.

Camping is allowed in established camping areas.

Day trips recommended from Albany are; West Cape Howe cliffs,

Torndirrup peninsula (competent past the windfarm)

Mutton Bird island and for the more adventurous, the notorious drop into Bornholm Beach.

Get written reports of the best tracks here: Albany 4x4 Club here.

Albany 4x4 Club

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Four wheel driving around Albany WA

MundAI Track 4x4 drive

Four Wheel Drive Assoc. of WA initiative, 900km of forest & farmland from Perth to Albany. An alternative to driving down the bitumen from Perth to Albany. Through Dwellingup, Collie & Boyup Brook + camping. No maps for the MundAl Track. Drivers can download the Mundaring to Albany Waypoints from the Association website www.wa4wda.com.au/thetrack/

Recovery tracks

Recovery tracks are becoming a must have for beach driving.

Mutton Bird Island Beach

At present 4wd access is allowed along the beach and this provides access to the surf and fishing spots on this beach. Storm tides can make the beach impassable at times. To get there take the Lower Denmark Rd to Elleker and take the signposted Elleker Grasmere turnoff to Mutton Bird Rd. At the end of the road turn right and you will reach a lookout over the beach. A gravel track takes you onto the beach.

Tyre pressure is paramount!

Correct tyre pressure will allow even the lowliest 4wd to traverse the soft sandy tracks and beaches. This also keeps the track in good condition and saves wear and tear on your vehicle when you get bogged. As a general rule 18psi is correct for sand.

South Coast Beaches

There are many South Coast beaches accessible to 4wd's. If planning a journey along the beach exercise caution and common sense as tides , soft sand and unexpected waves can be treacherous. Carry a compressor and towing equipment or the new plastic tracks.

The view from West Cape Howe

The reward from a long track into West Cape Howe is this magnificent view of the cliffs. Due to the sandy nature of many of the tracks, much of the park is accessible only to four-wheel drive vehicles. The main track out to the Southern tip and cliffs is a well worn track several kms back from the coastline. It is not signposted but clearly evident as the only passable 4WD track on the way to Shelley Beach.

The windmills track

The Windmills track is close to town and provides amazing views of the rugged cliffs and coastline as well as close up views of the wind generators. Access this track by taking Princess Drive off Frenchmans Bay Rd and turn right just before the windmills parking area down a gravel track.