Billapaloola Road

VICSecondary road18.0 km45 segments

6.8Sports

18.0 kmTotal length

45Segments

46Grey spot segments

Billapaloola Road is a 18 km sealed secondary route in Victoria, Australia. It scores 7.9/10 for caravans with gently winding corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for EVs.

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Vehicle scores

6.8/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.7/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

7.4/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

6.9/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

7.9/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 45 segments

Excellent (8+)30%Good (6-8)28%Fair (4-6)9%Poor (<4)33%

Sports score IQR: 2.8 - 8.5

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed72%Unsealed28%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.

Curviness

5.2

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

10.0

Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.

Road classSecondary road

8.0

Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.

Traffic

7.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

8.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 45 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.

Road environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

7.9/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure42%

Night driving risk38%

Wind exposure60%

Sun glare risk7%

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 1 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#108602269Asphalt0.38 km7.16.87.5

Showing top 1 of 45 segments

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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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 Billapaloola Road?+

Billapaloola Road is approximately 18 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Billapaloola Road sealed?+

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

Is Billapaloola Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Billapaloola Road scores 6.7/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Billapaloola Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Billapaloola Road scores 7.9/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Billapaloola Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Billapaloola Road scores 7.4/10 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 Billapaloola Road?+

Contour has identified 46 grey spots on Billapaloola 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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