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Badja Road

NSWSecondary road27.8 km65 segments
4.0Sports
6.5Safety
27.8 kmTotal length
65Segments
71Grey spot segments
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Badja Road is a 28 km secondary route in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 6.9/10 for 4WDs with gently winding corners and fair surface.

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Vehicle scores
4.0/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
6.5/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
4.0/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
6.9/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
4.0/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 65 segments
Excellent (8+)11%Good (6-8)18%Fair (4-6)70%

Sports score IQR: 4.0 - 6.5

Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
5.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
5.2
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
10.0
Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.
Road classSecondary road
8.0
Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.
Traffic
7.0
Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.
Elevation
7.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 65 segments
71
Grey spots

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

Road environment
Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators
6.5/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure63%
Night driving risk54%
Wind exposure55%
Sun glare risk53%
Wildlife strike risk11%

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

Segments
Top 71 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#109324233Asphalt0.65 km8.98.88.9#109324236Asphalt0.40 km8.48.38.4#109324224Asphalt0.37 km8.38.28.4#109324237Asphalt0.65 km8.38.28.3#109324238Asphalt0.45 km8.38.18.3#109324235Asphalt0.60 km8.28.08.1#109324240Asphalt0.16 km8.18.08.0#109324226Asphalt0.19 km8.07.88.2#109324223Asphalt0.38 km7.87.68.0#109324234Asphalt0.47 km7.57.27.7#109324222Asphalt0.37 km7.47.17.7#109324225Asphalt0.14 km7.16.87.4#112339436Asphalt0.14 km6.86.57.1#109324239Asphalt0.61 km6.76.36.8#109324232Asphalt0.01 km6.66.37.2#109324228Asphalt0.05 km6.56.27.1#109324230Asphalt0.06 km6.56.27.1#109324231Asphalt0.06 km6.56.27.1#109324229Asphalt0.08 km6.46.06.8#109324227Asphalt0.07 km6.15.76.3#109324241Asphalt0.04 km6.15.76.2#108597038Gravel0.50 km4.05.44.0#108597039Gravel0.55 km4.06.54.0#108597040Gravel0.65 km4.06.54.0#108597041Gravel0.47 km4.06.54.0#108597042Gravel0.47 km4.06.54.0#109324218Gravel0.51 km4.04.94.0#109324219Gravel0.65 km4.06.54.0#109324215Gravel0.51 km4.06.54.0#109324217Gravel0.50 km4.06.04.0#109324220Gravel0.36 km4.06.54.0#109324242Gravel0.59 km4.06.54.0#109324243Gravel0.40 km4.04.74.0#109324244Gravel0.41 km4.05.54.0#109324246Gravel0.50 km4.06.54.0#109324247Gravel0.54 km4.06.54.0#109324248Gravel0.60 km4.05.14.0#109324249Gravel0.35 km4.06.34.0#109324250Gravel0.57 km4.05.54.0#109332316Gravel0.41 km4.06.54.0#109332317Gravel0.55 km4.05.24.0#109332318Gravel0.46 km4.06.54.0#109332319Gravel0.43 km4.06.04.0#109332320Gravel0.54 km4.05.34.0#109332321Gravel0.60 km4.06.54.0#109332322Gravel0.56 km4.06.54.0#109332323Gravel0.38 km4.05.84.0#109332324Gravel0.52 km4.06.54.0#109332325Gravel0.62 km4.06.54.0#109324221Gravel0.25 km4.06.54.0#109332326Gravel0.37 km4.06.54.0#109332327Gravel0.23 km4.06.24.0#108596085Gravel0.04 km4.04.84.0#108596086Gravel0.04 km4.04.84.0#109805899Gravel0.09 km4.05.54.0#109324216Gravel0.23 km4.06.24.0#109324245Gravel0.22 km4.06.54.0#109324251Gravel0.12 km4.05.34.0#108596079Gravel0.65 km4.06.54.0#108596080Gravel0.39 km4.06.54.0#108596081Gravel0.43 km4.06.54.0#108596082Gravel0.44 km4.06.54.0#108596083Gravel0.65 km4.06.54.0#108596084Gravel0.53 km4.06.54.0#108597031Gravel0.65 km4.06.54.0#108597032Gravel0.39 km4.06.54.0#108597033Gravel0.44 km4.06.54.0#108597034Gravel0.61 km4.06.54.0#108597035Gravel0.39 km4.06.54.0#108597036Gravel0.48 km4.06.54.0#108597037Gravel0.37 km4.06.44.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/badja-road-nswRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Badja%20Road&state=NSWSearch roads by name

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 Badja Road?+

Badja Road is approximately 28 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Badja Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Badja Road scores 6.5/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Badja Road in a caravan?+

With care. Badja Road scores 4.0/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Badja Road suitable for a 4WD?+

Yes. Badja Road scores 6.9/10 for 4WDs, with the right mix of surface and terrain character to be worth the trip.

Are there any dangerous sections on Badja Road?+

Contour has identified 71 grey spots on Badja 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: 24 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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