Beacon Road
Beacon Road is a 2 km sealed road in Queensland, Australia. It scores 8.6/10 for sports cars with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for motorcycles and EVs and caravans and 4WDs.
7-day forecast
Sports score IQR: 8.5 - 8.6
Crash record linkage not yet available for QLD. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit - these are flagged regardless of crash history.
Wet road crashes
Crashes that occurred in wet conditions
Night crashes
Crashes that occurred after dark
Based on 24 years of crash records linked to road geometry. Crash breakdown (night, wet, weekends): VIC data 2012-2024. Other states show aggregate counts only.
Risk values derived from road geometry, orientation, weather station data, and satellite canopy cover. 0 = minimal risk, 1 = maximum risk.
Coverage: 25% of segments surveyed. Source: Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.
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Enquire about council data access →How long is Beacon Road?+
Beacon Road is approximately 2 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.
Is Beacon Road sealed?+
Yes. Beacon Road is fully sealed for its entire length.
Is Beacon Road good for motorcycles?+
Yes. Beacon Road scores 8.6/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.
Can I drive Beacon Road in a caravan?+
Yes. Beacon Road scores 8.5/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.
Is Beacon Road good for an EV?+
Yes. Beacon Road scores 8.5/10 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 Beacon Road?+
Contour has identified 4 grey spots on Beacon 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: 24 April 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.