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4×4 Adventure – Let’s Go
There’s something for everyone in the Marysville area. There are plenty of difficult 4×4 tracks – take your pick from hills, mud and rocks, or all three, or just keep to the dirt roads.
Need accommodation? Start at Marysville Holiday Park for pet friendly cabins, traditional camping, or glamping options. We’d be delighted to get you started on your 4wd adventure.
4WD in Marysville, Victoria, offers diverse tracks ranging from easy scenic drives to challenging, steep, and muddy routes in the surrounding state forests and Yarra Ranges. Popular areas include Big River State Forest, Lady Talbot Drive, and the Mt Matlock area, which is known for reliable, car-based snow access.
4WD Planning Map Near Marysville
Plan local scenic drives, lookouts and 4WD route ideas near Marysville, with Marysville Holiday Park as your base.
Planning map only: this is not a live closure or conditions map. Access, weather, road condition and seasonal closures can change. Always check official access and closure information before travelling.
When do 4WD tracks open in Victoria?
There is no single statewide reopening date that applies to every track every year.
Many seasonal road closures in Victoria usually run from after the King’s Birthday long weekend in June until late October.
Some roads in the Marysville State Forest area are also subject to seasonal closures over winter, and reopening can be extended if conditions are still unsuitable.
Always check current closure information before your trip.
Do 4x4s need snow chains in Victoria?
In Victoria, if you are driving to an alpine resort during the snow season in Victoria, you must carry snow chains at all times, including in a 4WD or AWD. (Transport Victoria Requirements)
That means having a 4WD does not remove the requirement to carry chains in alpine resort areas during the declared snow season.
Chains must also be fitted when directed.
Are roof-mounted spotlights on a 4WD legal in Victoria?
This is one of those questions where details matter.
In Victoria, additional forward lights can be legal if they comply with current vehicle standards.
That includes rules around:
the number of additional lights
where they are mounted
when they can be used
how they work with high beam
Roof-mounted driving lights may be allowed in some compliant setups, but drivers should always check the current official standards before fitting or using them on public roads. (Transport Victoria Guidelines on modifications)
Do you need a 4WD for camping in Victoria?
No, not always. Some campgrounds in Victoria are easy to reach in a standard vehicle. Other places you might go could be 4WD only or are best accessed with a 4WD, especially in remote or forested areas.
It’s always best to check with where you plan to stay before travelling. Besides the location itself, it will also depend on:
- the access road
recent weather
current closures and conditions
If you want the bush access without committing to remote camping, Marysville Holiday Park gives you an easier accommodation base while still keeping you close to nearby 4WD areas.