Orchid Road

NSWResidential road1.2 km4 segments

4.9Sports

1.2 kmTotal length

4Segments

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Orchid Road is a 1.2 km sealed residential street in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 7.3/10 for 4WDs with highly technical corners and solid surface.

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Scores par véhicule

4.9/10

SPTSportRoutes revêtues, sinuosité, cols de montagne

6.9/10

MOTMotoVirages serrés, lacets, routes techniques

5.0/10

VEVESurface lisse, routes revêtues, compatible avec l'autonomie

7.3/10

4x44x4Accès gravier, aptitude hors-route

4.9/10

VANCaravaneRevêtement lisse, pentes douces, pas de cols raides

Distribution de qualité des tronçons

Score Sport - 4 tronçons

Excellent (8+)23%Correct (4-6)77%

IQR score Sport : 4.0 - 5.0

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed59%Unsealed41%

Détail du score

Scores médians des composants sur tous les tronçons

Surface

6.1

Qualité de surface médiane. Bitume lisse = 10. Gravillonnage = 8. Gravier = 5.

Sinuosité

9.9

Sinuosité médiane. Plus le score est élevé, plus la route a de virages par kilomètre.

Vitesse

4.0

Adéquation à la limite de vitesse. Sweet spot à 60-110 km/h.

Classe de routeResidential road

3.0

Classification routière. Les autoroutes ont zéro. Les routes tertiaires ont 9.

Trafic

7.0

Densité de trafic estimée. Moins de trafic = score plus élevé.

Dénivelé

9.0

Changement d'altitude par kilomètre. Plus ça monte = score plus élevé.

Segments

Top 8 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#143099424Asphalt0.28 km8.18.18.2 #143167626Asphalt0.38 km7.67.67.6 #143167627Asphalt0.37 km7.37.37.2 #143248691Asphalt0.15 km4.94.65.4 #143248692Asphalt0.18 km4.54.34.9 #143099426Gravel0.36 km4.06.54.0 #143099425Gravel0.37 km4.06.54.0 #143099427Gravel0.20 km4.06.54.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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Councils & Government

This road is part of NSW's road network. Contour scores every road in Australia for surface condition, curviness, grey spot classification, and 4WD track passability. If your organisation manages this road or promotes tourism in the region, this data is available via API.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Orchid Road?+

Orchid Road is approximately 1.2 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect a few minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Orchid Road sealed?+

Yes. Orchid Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Orchid Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Orchid Road scores 6.9/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Orchid Road in a caravan?+

With care. Orchid Road scores 4.9/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

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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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