Bellthorpe Range Road

QLDTertiary road6.9 km18 segments

5.6Sports

6.9 kmTotal length

18Segments

2Recorded crashes

17Grey spot segments

Bellthorpe Range Road is a 7 km sealed tertiary route in Queensland, Australia. It scores 9.4/10 for EVs with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for 4WDs and motorcycles.

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Vehicle scores

5.6/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

8.7/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

9.4/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

8.8/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

5.2/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 18 segments

Fair (4-6)100%

Sports score IQR: 5.4 - 5.7

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

10.0

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

9.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 18 segments· 24 years of data

Total crashes

Fatalities

Serious injuries

Grey spots

Source: State crash data linked to road geometry. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit.

When is this road risky?

Crash conditions - share of recorded crashes by circumstance

Wet road crashes

Crashes that occurred in wet conditions

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

50%

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.

Road environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

6.5/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure57%

Night driving risk74%

Wind exposure63%

Sun glare risk75%

Wildlife strike risk12%

Risk values derived from road geometry, orientation, weather station data, and satellite canopy cover. 0 = minimal risk, 1 = maximum risk.

Segments

Top 19 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#96472310Paved0.50 km5.78.79.5 #96472315Paved0.34 km5.78.79.5 #96549925Paved0.50 km5.78.79.5 #96549924Paved0.50 km5.78.79.5 #96549926Paved0.26 km5.78.79.5 #96472311Paved0.50 km5.78.79.5 #96472314Paved0.50 km5.68.79.4 #96549923Paved0.50 km5.68.79.4 #96549921Paved0.50 km5.68.79.4 #96549922Paved0.50 km5.68.79.4 #96472312Paved0.50 km5.68.79.4 #96304056Paved0.34 km5.58.59.3 #96304057Paved0.22 km5.58.49.3 #96549920Paved0.50 km5.48.39.1 #96472313Paved0.50 km5.48.28.9 #96472307Paved0.14 km4.36.57.6 #96472316Paved0.03 km4.26.37.6 #96472309Paved0.04 km4.05.97.1 #96472308Paved0.06 km4.05.97.1

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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Councils & Government

This road is part of QLD'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 Bellthorpe Range Road?+

Bellthorpe Range Road is approximately 7 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Bellthorpe Range Road sealed?+

Yes. Bellthorpe Range Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Bellthorpe Range Road good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Bellthorpe Range Road scores 8.7/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Bellthorpe Range Road in a caravan?+

With care. Bellthorpe Range Road scores 5.2/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Bellthorpe Range Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Bellthorpe Range Road scores 9.4/10 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 Bellthorpe Range Road?+

Contour has identified 17 grey spots on Bellthorpe Range 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: 16 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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