Bartagunyah Road

VICUnclassified road5.5 km14 segments

4.8Sports

5.5 kmTotal length

14Segments

17Grey spot segments

Bartagunyah Road is a 6 km sealed road in Victoria, Australia. It scores 8.0/10 for EVs with gently winding corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for motorcycles.

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Vehicle scores

4.8/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

7.3/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

8.0/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

6.8/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

5.4/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 14 segments

Fair (4-6)76%Poor (<4)24%

Sports score IQR: 4.0 - 5.1

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

5.7

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

10.0

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 14 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.

Traffic volume

Annual average daily traffic

897vehicles per day (median)

Coverage: 24% of segments have AADT data. Based on traffic count surveys - actual volumes vary by season.

Road environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

7.3/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure49%

Night driving risk67%

Wind exposure58%

Sun glare risk70%

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

#109127028Asphalt0.55 km5.58.59.3 #115556754Asphalt0.40 km5.38.18.8 #109127029Asphalt0.39 km5.28.08.5 #109127027Asphalt0.36 km5.27.98.6 #115556755Asphalt0.24 km5.17.88.6 #109127023Asphalt0.37 km5.07.68.5 #109127025Asphalt0.35 km4.97.48.3 #109127024Asphalt0.41 km4.87.48.2 #109127018Asphalt0.37 km4.87.38.0 #109127026Asphalt0.16 km4.77.17.9 #109127022Asphalt0.36 km4.56.77.5 #109430329Asphalt0.05 km4.36.57.7 #109127019Asphalt0.54 km4.06.06.9 #109430330Asphalt0.04 km4.05.97.1 #109127020Asphalt0.37 km4.05.97.0 #109127021Asphalt0.63 km4.05.96.8 #109430328Asphalt0.01 km3.85.66.5

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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

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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 Bartagunyah Road?+

Bartagunyah Road is approximately 6 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Bartagunyah Road sealed?+

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

Is Bartagunyah Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Bartagunyah Road scores 7.3/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Bartagunyah Road in a caravan?+

With care. Bartagunyah Road scores 5.4/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Bartagunyah Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Bartagunyah 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 Bartagunyah Road?+

Contour has identified 17 grey spots on Bartagunyah 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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