Arkstone Road

VICUnclassified road36.9 km96 segments

6.1Sports

36.9 kmTotal length

96Segments

97Grey spot segments

Arkstone Road is a 37 km sealed road in Victoria, Australia. It scores 7.7/10 for 4WDs with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for caravans.

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Vehicle scores

6.1/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.0/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

6.5/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

7.7/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

7.2/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 96 segments

Excellent (8+)31%Good (6-8)20%Fair (4-6)2%Poor (<4)47%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 8.4

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed51%Unsealed49%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.

Curviness

8.8

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

7.0

Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.

Road classUnclassified road

8.0

Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.

Traffic

9.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

7.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 96 segments

Grey spots

Crash record linkage not yet available for VIC. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit - these are flagged regardless of crash history.

Segments

Top 1 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#108676474Asphalt0.08 km6.15.86.5

Showing top 1 of 96 segments

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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Councils & Government

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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Frequently asked questions

How long is Arkstone Road?+

Arkstone Road is approximately 37 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Arkstone Road sealed?+

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

Is Arkstone Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Arkstone Road scores 6.0/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Arkstone Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Arkstone Road scores 7.2/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Arkstone Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Arkstone Road scores 6.5/10 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 Arkstone Road?+

Contour has identified 97 grey spots on Arkstone Road - sections where the road geometry does not match the posted speed limit. Take extra care in wet or low-visibility conditions.

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Road data last updated: 22 April 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.

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