Start at Temma on the North West Coast of Tasmania near Smithton and head South app. 6 kilometres to Possum Creek. You will see Mount Balfour less than 3 kilometres after leaving the Sandy Cape Track, where you will experience dangerous side slopes. The first part of the track is considered HARD. After 4 kilometres you will come across a large water hole. It is not uncommon for people to try and go around the water hole across the Buttongrass Plain, however this is not recommended. Keep left, drive slowly and cover your radiator and front of the car with plastic to minimise water entering the engine bay. After 6 km you will come to a bridge and then after a further 3 kilometres a further deep water hole. Again, take care and avoid going across the Buttongrass. Continue on and after 14.5 kilometres you will come to the Western Explorer Link Road. Turn left and return to Arthur River or continue on to Smithton. Disclaimer
It is common to experience deep water hazards on the Balfour Track, so caution is recommended. Never travel this track alone, and be well prepared in case you get into difficulty.
When planning to complete the Balfour four-wheel drive track, make sure you are accompanied by another vehicle at least and carry recovery gear. As it is necessary to traverse water, make sure you have a tarpaulin or similar to cover your radiator and other equipment sensitive to water. Read more