Great Alpine Road
Great Alpine Road is a 289 km sealed primary route in Victoria, Australia. It scores 8.0/10 for EVs with gently winding corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for sports cars and motorcycles and caravans.
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IQR punteggio Sport: 6.1 - 8.7
Fonte: dati incidenti statali collegati alla geometria stradale. Le zone grigie sono tratti dove la geometria di curvatura non corrisponde al limite di velocità.
Incidenti su strada bagnata
Incidenti avvenuti in condizioni di bagnato
Incidenti notturni
Incidenti avvenuti dopo il buio
Basato su 13 anni di registri incidenti collegati alla geometria stradale. Dettaglio incidenti (notte, bagnato, weekend): dati VIC 2012-2024. Gli altri stati mostrano solo conteggi aggregati.
Risk values derived from road geometry, orientation, weather station data, and satellite canopy cover. 0 = minimal risk, 1 = maximum risk.
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This road is part of VIC'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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Great Alpine Road is approximately 289 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 4 hours of driving end to end, excluding stops.
Is Great Alpine Road sealed?+
Yes. Great Alpine Road is fully sealed for its entire length.
Is Great Alpine Road good for motorcycles?+
Yes. Great Alpine Road scores 7.8/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.
Can I drive Great Alpine Road in a caravan?+
Yes. Great Alpine Road scores 7.4/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.
Is Great Alpine Road good for an EV?+
Yes. Great Alpine Road scores 8.0/10 for EVs. Regenerative braking on any elevation changes and smooth throttle control on the corners will both feel at home here.
Are there any dangerous sections on Great Alpine Road?+
Contour has identified 97 grey spots on Great Alpine Road - sections where the road geometry does not match the posted speed limit. Take extra care in wet or low-visibility conditions.
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.