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Lyell Highway at Queenstown

TAS · Australia

The road, north up. 19 km end to end.
Climb along the road — 231 m to 550 m · 416 m of climbing
Highest
550 m
Lowest
231 m
Climb
416 m
Descent
232 m
Start to end
239 → 420 m
19 kmEnd to end
0h 10m Riding time
Twisty Twistiness
Paved Surface

The Queenstown end of the Lyell Highway, famous for its descent through the moon-like hills of the West Coast.

SeasonNovember to April

A dramatic, winding descent through treeless hills, with big views and a long run of bends.

It is a main route, so trucks and tourists share it. Take it steadily, and watch for rain, which the West Coast gets often.

Queenstown has fuel and food.

More on this road: The best motorcycle roads in northern and western Tasmania

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