Bangaroo Road

NSWTertiary road7.7 km17 segments

7.1Sports

7.7 kmTotal length

17Segments

17Grey spot segments

Bangaroo Road is a 8 km sealed tertiary route in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 8.1/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for EVs and sports cars.

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Vehicle scores

7.1/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.8/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

7.2/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

5.7/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

8.1/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 17 segments

Excellent (8+)35%Good (6-8)65%

Sports score IQR: 6.5 - 8.3

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed100%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

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

Curviness

2.2

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

10.0

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

Road classTertiary road

9.0

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

Traffic

9.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

4.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 17 segments

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

7.6/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure42%

Night driving risk55%

Wind exposure52%

Sun glare risk23%

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 17 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#110920381Asphalt0.61 km8.68.68.6 #110920430Asphalt0.41 km8.68.58.5 #110920380Asphalt0.53 km8.68.58.4 #110920429Asphalt0.44 km8.38.28.2 #110920384Asphalt0.18 km8.18.08.3 #110920379Asphalt0.36 km7.47.27.5 #110920431Asphalt0.50 km7.47.17.6 #110920383Asphalt0.58 km7.27.07.5 #110920382Asphalt0.45 km7.16.87.2 #110920426Asphalt0.50 km7.06.77.1 #110920427Asphalt0.25 km6.96.67.3 #110920428Asphalt0.50 km6.86.56.8 #110920424Asphalt0.50 km6.86.56.9 #110920425Asphalt0.46 km6.76.46.9 #110920378Asphalt0.50 km6.66.36.8 #110920432Asphalt0.60 km6.56.26.7 #110920377Asphalt0.35 km6.56.16.7

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/bangaroo-road-nswRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list

GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Bangaroo%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 Bangaroo Road?+

Bangaroo Road is approximately 8 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Bangaroo Road sealed?+

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

Is Bangaroo Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Bangaroo Road scores 6.8/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Bangaroo Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Bangaroo Road scores 8.1/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Bangaroo Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Bangaroo Road scores 7.2/10 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 Bangaroo Road?+

Contour has identified 17 grey spots on Bangaroo 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: 21 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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