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Best unsealed driving roads in the ACT

These are the best-rated unsealed roads in the ACT, ordered by sports RQS. Gravel and dirt surfaces dominate - plan for a vehicle suited to loose surfaces and check recent community condition reports before heading out.

  1. 01

    Mount Pleasant Drive

    Residential2 km5 segments5 grey spots
    6.5
    RQS
  2. 02

    Mccauley Avenue

    Residential1 km2 segments2 grey spots
    5.4
    RQS
  3. 03

    Hartshorn Crescent

    Residential0 km3 segments3 grey spots
    5.2
    RQS
  4. 04

    Trebilco Crescent

    Residential0 km3 segments3 grey spots
    5.1
    RQS
  5. 05

    Letsona Street

    Residential0 km2 segments2 grey spots
    5.1
    RQS
  6. 06

    Zubrzycki Crescent

    Residential1 km4 segments4 grey spots
    5.1
    RQS
  7. 07

    Taliesin Road

    Residential1 km5 segments5 grey spots
    5.0
    RQS
  8. 08

    Wacando Street

    Residential0 km2 segments2 grey spots
    4.8
    RQS
  9. 09

    Siedlecky Street

    Residential0 km2 segments2 grey spots
    4.5
    RQS
  10. 10

    Buninyong Street

    Residential0 km2 segments2 grey spots
    4.5
    RQS
  11. 11

    Wake Crescent

    Residential1 km4 segments4 grey spots
    4.5
    RQS
  12. 12

    Halliday Street

    Residential0 km3 segments3 grey spots
    4.4
    RQS
  13. 13

    Kaminski Street

    Residential0 km3 segments3 grey spots
    4.3
    RQS
  14. 14

    Swinton Court

    Residential0 km2 segments3 grey spots
    4.1
    RQS
  15. 15

    Zeitlhofer Lane

    Residential0 km2 segments3 grey spots
    4.0
    RQS
  16. 16

    Moore Road

    Residential1 km3 segments3 grey spots
    4.0
    RQS
  17. 17

    Westmead Lane

    Residential1 km3 segments3 grey spots
    4.0
    RQS
  18. 18

    Lagoon Road

    Residential1 km4 segments4 grey spots
    4.0
    RQS
  19. 19

    Peak View Road

    Secondary3 km8 segments5 grey spots
    4.0
    RQS
  20. 20

    Cherry Tree Lane

    Residential1 km3 segments3 grey spots
    4.0
    RQS

Unsealed roads in the ACT range from well-graded rural gravel to rough bush tracks. Condition changes fast after wet weather - Contour's community condition reports are the best early signal for anything recently impacted.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best unsealed driving roads in the ACT?+

The page above lists Contour's top-scored unsealed roads in the ACT, ordered by sports RQS. These are gravel, dirt, or compacted surface roads.

What vehicle do I need for these roads?+

Most are accessible to passenger vehicles in good conditions, but a 4WD or high-clearance vehicle is often safer. Check the 4WD RQS and any grey spot flags on each road page for specifics.

Do these roads close in wet weather?+

Many unsealed roads become impassable after rain. Check community condition reports on each road page before heading out, and allow extra time for slower progress on damp gravel.

Scores reflect road geometry, surface quality, traffic density, and crash history. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.