Barunga Gap Road
Barunga Gap Road is a 23 km sealed secondary route in South Australia, Australia. It scores 8.5/10 for caravans with gently winding corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for sports cars and EVs and motorcycles.
7-day forecast
Sports score IQR: 6.6 - 8.7
Source: State crash data linked to road geometry. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit.
Wet road crashes
Crashes that occurred in wet conditions
Night crashes
Crashes that occurred after dark
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.
Coverage: 100% of segments have AADT data. Based on traffic count surveys - actual volumes vary by season.
Risk values derived from road geometry, orientation, weather station data, and satellite canopy cover. 0 = minimal risk, 1 = maximum risk.
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Barunga Gap Road is approximately 23 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.
Is Barunga Gap Road sealed?+
Yes. Barunga Gap Road is fully sealed for its entire length.
Is Barunga Gap Road good for motorcycles?+
Yes. Barunga Gap Road scores 8.0/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.
Can I drive Barunga Gap Road in a caravan?+
Yes. Barunga Gap Road scores 8.5/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.
Is Barunga Gap Road good for an EV?+
Yes. Barunga Gap Road scores 8.1/10 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 Barunga Gap Road?+
Contour has identified 52 grey spots on Barunga Gap Road - sections where the road geometry does not match the posted speed limit. Take extra care in wet or low-visibility conditions.
Road data last updated: 16 April 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.