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Barrington Tops Forest Road

NSWTertiary road49.4 km114 segments29
2.4Sports
49.4 kmTotal length
114Segments
116Grey spot segments
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Barrington Tops Forest Road is a 49 km sealed tertiary route in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 8.3/10 for 4WDs with highly technical corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores
2.4/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
6.0/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
4.0/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
8.3/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
2.6/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 114 segments
Fair (4-6)11%Poor (<4)89%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 2.4

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed13%Unsealed87%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
3.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
8.6
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
7.0
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
9.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 114 segments· 10 years of data
116
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.

When is this road risky?
Crash conditions - share of recorded crashes by circumstance

Wet road crashes

Crashes that occurred in wet conditions

16%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

16%

Based on 10 years of crash records linked to road geometry. Crash breakdown (night, wet, weekends): VIC data 2012-2024. Other states show aggregate counts only.

Road environment
Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators
5.9/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure64%
Night driving risk61%
Wind exposure61%
Sun glare risk82%
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 116 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#111225455Asphalt0.58 km5.48.49.2#111225457Asphalt0.65 km5.48.49.2#111225459Asphalt0.24 km5.48.49.2#111225452Asphalt0.37 km5.48.49.2#111225456Asphalt0.42 km5.48.49.2#111225449Asphalt0.65 km5.48.49.2#111225450Asphalt0.65 km5.48.49.2#111225451Asphalt0.65 km5.48.49.2#111225453Asphalt0.65 km5.48.49.2#111225454Asphalt0.58 km5.48.49.2#111225458Asphalt0.38 km5.48.39.1#111225460Asphalt0.40 km5.48.39.1#111225448Asphalt0.58 km5.48.39.1#111350677Unpaved0.48 km2.45.44.0#111105002Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#111105003Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#111105004Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#111105006Unpaved0.60 km2.46.04.0#111105007Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#111105008Unpaved0.20 km2.46.04.0#110574942Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#111105005Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#110724441Unpaved0.08 km2.44.94.0#110724433Unpaved0.50 km2.45.14.0#110724437Unpaved0.36 km2.46.04.0#110574941Gravel0.50 km2.45.94.0#111350683Unpaved0.60 km2.44.94.0#110574945Gravel0.50 km2.44.54.0#110724406Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#111305351Unpaved0.08 km2.44.64.0#111305353Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#111305354Unpaved0.36 km2.46.04.0#111305355Unpaved0.63 km2.46.04.0#111305356Unpaved0.07 km2.45.24.0#111305357Unpaved0.46 km2.44.44.0#110724400Unpaved0.43 km2.46.04.0#111305352Unpaved0.49 km2.44.54.0#111350670Unpaved0.38 km2.46.04.0#111350671Unpaved0.47 km2.46.04.0#111350672Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#111350673Unpaved0.46 km2.46.04.0#111350674Unpaved0.47 km2.46.04.0#111350678Unpaved0.44 km2.44.64.0#111350679Unpaved0.26 km2.44.84.0#111350680Unpaved0.03 km2.44.74.0#111350681Unpaved0.01 km2.43.94.0#111350682Unpaved0.34 km2.46.04.0#110574933Gravel0.50 km2.44.94.0#110574934Gravel0.65 km2.45.74.0#110574935Gravel0.50 km2.45.74.0#110574936Gravel0.65 km2.46.04.0#110574937Gravel0.21 km2.46.04.0#110574938Gravel0.61 km2.46.04.0#110574940Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#110574943Gravel0.32 km2.46.04.0#110574944Gravel0.50 km2.44.64.0#110574946Gravel0.65 km2.46.04.0#110574947Gravel0.48 km2.46.04.0#110574949Gravel0.65 km2.46.04.0#110574951Gravel0.39 km2.46.04.0#110574953Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#110574954Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#110574955Gravel0.06 km2.44.94.0#110724397Unpaved0.49 km2.46.04.0#110724398Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#110724399Unpaved0.43 km2.46.04.0#110724401Unpaved0.59 km2.46.04.0#110724402Unpaved0.55 km2.46.04.0#110724403Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#110724413Unpaved0.19 km2.46.04.0#110724404Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#110724405Unpaved0.60 km2.46.04.0#110724407Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#110724408Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#110724409Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#110724410Unpaved0.51 km2.46.04.0#110724411Unpaved0.04 km2.45.64.0#110724412Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#110724432Unpaved0.40 km2.46.04.0#110724434Unpaved0.45 km2.45.54.0#110724435Unpaved0.37 km2.46.04.0#110724436Unpaved0.36 km2.46.04.0#110724438Unpaved0.36 km2.46.04.0#110724439Unpaved0.62 km2.45.94.0#110724440Unpaved0.15 km2.44.54.0#110724442Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#110724443Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#110724444Unpaved0.36 km2.46.04.0#110724445Unpaved0.52 km2.46.04.0#110724446Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#110724449Unpaved0.65 km2.45.34.0#110724450Unpaved0.50 km2.45.14.0#110724451Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#110724452Unpaved0.41 km2.44.54.0#110724453Unpaved0.50 km2.45.74.0#110724454Unpaved0.50 km2.44.64.0#110724455Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#110724456Unpaved0.41 km2.44.34.0#110724457Unpaved0.65 km2.45.04.0#110724459Unpaved0.44 km2.46.04.0#110724460Unpaved0.06 km2.45.34.0#110724461Unpaved0.02 km2.44.74.0#111350675Unpaved0.65 km2.45.94.0#110724462Unpaved0.03 km2.44.54.0#111350676Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#111350684Unpaved0.10 km2.44.14.0#110724447Unpaved0.42 km2.45.24.0#110724448Unpaved0.42 km2.44.54.0#110574931Gravel0.02 km2.44.24.0#110574932Gravel0.02 km2.44.94.0#110574939Gravel0.65 km2.46.04.0#110574948Gravel0.65 km2.46.04.0#110574950Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#110574952Gravel0.25 km2.46.04.0#111350685Unpaved0.01 km2.44.04.0#110724458Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0
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 Barrington Tops Forest Road?+

Barrington Tops Forest Road is approximately 49 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Barrington Tops Forest Road sealed?+

Yes. Barrington Tops Forest Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Barrington Tops Forest Road good for motorcycles?+

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

Can I drive Barrington Tops Forest Road in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Barrington Tops Forest Road scores 2.6/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

Are there any dangerous sections on Barrington Tops Forest Road?+

Contour has identified 116 grey spots on Barrington Tops Forest 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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