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Old South Road

NTUnclassified road2.6 km6 segments
2.4Sports
6.6Safety
2.6 kmTotal length
6Segments
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Old South Road is a 2.6 km unsealed road in the Northern Territory, Australia. It scores 6.4/10 for 4WDs with gently winding corners and rough surface.

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Puntajes por vehículo
2.4/10
SPTDeportivoCarreteras asfaltadas, sinuosidad, puertos de montaña
5.3/10
MOTMotoCurvas cerradas, lazadas, carreteras técnicas
4.0/10
VEVEFirme liso, asfaltado, amigo de la autonomía
6.4/10
4x44x4Acceso por grava, aptitud off-road
2.6/10
VANCaravanaAsfalto liso, pendientes suaves, sin puertos empinados
Distribución de calidad de tramos
Puntaje Deportivo - 6 tramos
Malo (<4)100%

IQR puntaje Deportivo: 2.4 - 2.4

Surface
Surface coverage
Unsealed100%
Desglose del puntaje
Puntajes medianos de componentes en todos los tramos
Firme
3.0
Calidad mediana del firme. Asfalto liso = 10. Chipseal = 8. Grava = 5.
Sinuosidad
5.4
Sinuosidad mediana. Puntajes más altos significan más curvas por kilómetro.
Velocidad
7.0
Adecuación del límite de velocidad. Punto óptimo a 60-110 km/h.
Clase de víaUnclassified road
8.0
Clasificación vial. Las autopistas tienen cero. Las vías terciarias tienen 9.
Tráfico
9.0
Densidad de tráfico estimada. Menos tráfico = puntaje más alto.
Desnivel
3.3
Cambio de altitud por kilómetro. Más subida = puntaje más alto.
Road intel
Wet riskElevated
Average wet sensitivity across segments, based on surface, drainage, gradient and local rainfall.
Night riskPresent
Visibility at night across the road, weighted by lighting, tree canopy density and curves.
Wind exposureModerate
Average wind exposure across segments, based on measured wind speed, terrain and shelter. Relevant for motorcycles and caravans.
Entorno vial
Indicadores de riesgo derivados de geometría y clima
Exposición firme mojado57%
Riesgo de conducción nocturna52%
Exposición al viento49%
Riesgo de deslumbramiento solar32%
Riesgo de impacto con fauna11%

Risk values derived from road geometry, orientation, weather station data, and satellite canopy cover. 0 = minimal risk, 1 = maximum risk.

Segments
Top 43 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#139741332Unpaved0.57 km2.44.44.0#139741305Unpaved0.50 km2.44.44.0#139758627Unpaved0.50 km2.45.04.0#139741314Unpaved0.46 km2.44.14.0#139741331Unpaved0.50 km2.44.64.0#139741315Unpaved0.61 km2.44.84.0#139741325Unpaved0.50 km2.45.04.0#139741324Unpaved0.50 km2.44.74.0#139741303Unpaved0.46 km2.44.34.0#139741329Unpaved0.50 km2.44.14.0#139741320Unpaved0.48 km2.44.64.0#139741326Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#139741327Unpaved0.36 km2.44.94.0#139758631Unpaved0.48 km2.46.04.0#139741311Unpaved0.50 km2.45.24.0#139741321Unpaved0.65 km2.45.14.0#139741312Unpaved0.50 km2.44.14.0#139741319Unpaved0.50 km2.45.64.0#139741309Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#139741322Unpaved0.50 km2.45.24.0#139758628Unpaved0.35 km2.44.94.0#139741307Unpaved0.54 km2.44.44.0#139741304Unpaved0.50 km2.44.94.0#139741316Unpaved0.50 km2.44.64.0#139741313Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#139741308Unpaved0.65 km2.44.64.0#139741330Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#139758629Unpaved0.55 km2.45.14.0#139758633Unpaved0.08 km2.44.04.0#139741323Unpaved0.61 km2.45.24.0#139741306Unpaved0.50 km2.44.84.0#139758632Unpaved0.08 km2.43.84.0#139741335Unpaved0.50 km2.44.84.0#139741328Unpaved0.50 km2.44.64.0#139758626Unpaved0.38 km2.46.04.0#139741318Unpaved0.65 km2.45.44.0#139741317Unpaved0.65 km2.45.24.0#139758630Unpaved0.38 km2.45.04.0#139741310Unpaved0.65 km2.44.84.0#139741334Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#139741333Unpaved0.25 km2.44.24.0#139758634Unpaved0.10 km2.43.84.0#139741336Unpaved0.09 km2.44.24.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/old-south-road-nt-2Road aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
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Councils & Government

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Frequently asked questions
How long is Old South Road?+

Old South Road is approximately 2.6 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect a few minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Old South Road sealed?+

No. Old South Road is unsealed for its entire scored length. A vehicle suited to gravel or dirt is recommended.

Is Old South Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Old South Road scores 5.3/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Old South Road in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Old South Road scores 2.6/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

Is Old South Road suitable for a 4WD?+

Yes. Old South Road scores 6.4/10 for 4WDs, with the right mix of surface and terrain character to be worth the trip.

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Road data last updated: 2 May 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.

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