Welford NP (Qld) - 4WD only?

Nothing in Welford National Park that would worry most people, have been over the total park in a Ford Escape a number of years ago. Would be a different story if you were unfortunate enough to get caught in there if it rained. Camp ground at the Little Boomerang Waterhole is a really good spot for a couple of days if you have time. Regards Ian

Hey Zippo…


This park is generally accessible to SUV style vehicles, but is not a wet weather park, and would avoid if there is any hint of rain, unless you are happy to sit it out for a few days – you could do worse things!

In my opinion this is a beautiful park that is quite diverse, so take the time to do the drives and enjoy the scenery.

And something you might like to do is visit the site of the Old Shanty in the famous poem “The Bush Christening” by Banjo Paterson – this is nearby to the park, and take the time to stop by the Jundah Pub – they’re a friendly bunch!

You can read some more about the region in my blog The Bush Christening On the Outer Barcoo..

Cheers, Baz – The Landy

There is always some butt covering in the term '4WD only' tracks.

NP cannot predict the capabilities of individual drivers or the capability of the chosen vehicle. Occasionally even people in 4WD's get stuck on relatively mild tracks.
Recently on the Bloomfield (designated as a 4WD track north of Cape Tribulation) after a light rain fall, 2 x 2WD's got hopelessly stuck, the track was closed for 2 days, people recovered the first day and the second day until the vehicles were recovered.

Zippo, it appears from your question that you seek validation to do this in a 2WD.

In QLD, if designated a 4WD track then if you drive the track in a 2WD, that the vehicle insurance and 3rd part will not be valid.
That should a 2WD become stuck, any recovery will be done at cost and fines are applicable for failing to obey signage.

This also is the same for 'restricted or closed' road signage.

I understand that there may be a lot of replies saying that these tracks
- are easy
- done it in a 2WD HQ
- I did it in 19XX in a ..... (pick a vehicle)
- bureaucracy gone mad
- bloody pen pushers behind desk in Brisvagas....
- etc.

From what I have seen and experienced that over the past 30 years in particular, the more rules broken, the more track/places get closed.

So I am not saying it can't be done, I am asking people to consider the consequences.