Jeffreys Track

Overview

Jeffreys Track is arguably one of the most well known 4WD track in Southern Tasmania and isn't one to be taken lightly. There are plenty of sections that simply require good under vehicle clearance however in the winter.... it's a whole different beast. You can start the track from either Lachlan or Crabtree.

​​To start at the Lachlan (Northern) end of the track from Hobart – head along National Highway 1, turn left at Granton prior to the Bridgewater Bridge onto the Lyell Highway (A10), continue towards New Norfolk, turn left at Glebe Road and continue to Lachlan Road (C613). Continue on Lachlan Rd beyond the Lachlan River, turn left into Hydehurst Road at the Y junction. Continue on Hydehurst Rd to the next Y junction and turn right onto Jeffreys track.

To start at the Crabtree (Southern) end of the track from Hobart, take the Southern Outlet towards Kingston, turn right onto Huon Highway. Continue to Grove, turn right onto Mountain River Road (C617), then turn left onto Crabtree Road (C618). Continue along Crabtree Road and then turn right into Mitchell Road. Mitchell Road becomes Jeffreys Track.​

The track itself is different depending on the time of year and what weather conditions it's experienced. It is mainly a gravel/rock track with sections of dirt and clay that are mainly found at the Lachlan end. With this in mind, in dry weather, the track needs little more than ground clearance and quality tyres however in the wet periods, you'd be unwise to enter without a second vehicle and/or plenty of recovery equipment. You will also find yourself, at times, above the 700m sea level therefore be aware that snow often occurs.

Location From Major City: 41km from Hobart to Lachlan, 36km from Hobart to Crabtree

Distance:  28km 

Elevation: 731M

Time: 3hr with allowing for photographs and food stops, more if recoveries are required

Route Type: North to South or vice versa

Toilet Facilities: No

Shelter: No