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Bendena Road

QLDTertiary road20.8 km43 segments
2.4Sports
6.0Safety
20.8 kmTotal length
43Segments
43Grey spot segments
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Bendena Road is a 21 km unsealed tertiary route in Queensland, Australia. It scores 6.3/10 for 4WDs with gently winding corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores
2.4/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
5.3/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
4.0/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
6.3/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
2.6/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 43 segments
Poor (<4)100%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 2.4

Surface
Surface coverage
Unsealed100%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
3.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
5.5
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
4.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 43 segments
43
Grey spots

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.

Road environment
Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators
6.0/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure60%
Night driving risk57%
Wind exposure46%
Sun glare risk46%
Wildlife strike risk12%

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

Road roughness
NAASRA roughness index - median across segments
4.40IRI m/km

Coverage: 7% of segments surveyed. Source: Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Segments
Top 43 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#96369803Unpaved0.05 km2.44.34.0#96369845Unpaved0.22 km2.44.84.0#96369830Unpaved0.50 km2.43.94.0#96369804Unpaved0.50 km2.45.24.0#96369805Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96369806Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#96369807Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96369808Unpaved0.50 km2.45.64.0#96369809Unpaved0.50 km2.45.14.0#96369810Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96369811Unpaved0.50 km2.43.94.0#96369812Unpaved0.50 km2.44.24.0#96369813Unpaved0.50 km2.45.04.0#96369814Unpaved0.50 km2.45.94.0#96369815Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96369816Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96369817Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96369818Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96369819Unpaved0.50 km2.45.04.0#96369820Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96369821Unpaved0.50 km2.45.04.0#96369822Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96369823Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96369824Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#96369825Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96369826Unpaved0.50 km2.44.44.0#96369827Unpaved0.50 km2.45.54.0#96369828Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#96369829Unpaved0.50 km2.44.84.0#96369831Unpaved0.50 km2.45.34.0#96369832Unpaved0.50 km2.45.34.0#96369833Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96369834Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96369835Unpaved0.50 km2.45.44.0#96369836Unpaved0.50 km2.44.94.0#96369837Unpaved0.50 km2.45.84.0#96369838Unpaved0.50 km2.45.54.0#96369839Unpaved0.50 km2.44.84.0#96369840Unpaved0.50 km2.45.84.0#96369841Unpaved0.50 km2.45.14.0#96369842Unpaved0.50 km2.45.14.0#96369843Unpaved0.50 km2.45.64.0#96369844Unpaved0.50 km2.44.74.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/bendena-road-qldRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Bendena%20Road&state=QLDSearch roads by name

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 Bendena Road?+

Bendena Road is approximately 21 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Bendena Road sealed?+

No. Bendena Road is unsealed for its entire scored length. A vehicle suited to gravel or dirt is recommended.

Is Bendena Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Bendena Road scores 5.3/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Bendena Road in a caravan?+

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

Is Bendena Road suitable for a 4WD?+

Yes. Bendena Road scores 6.3/10 for 4WDs, with the right mix of surface and terrain character to be worth the trip.

Are there any dangerous sections on Bendena Road?+

Contour has identified 43 grey spots on Bendena 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: 24 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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