Bird Sanctuary Road

WAUnclassified road6.5 km18 segments

2.4Sports

6.2Safety

6.5 kmTotal length

18Segments

18Grey spot segments

Bird Sanctuary Road is a 6 km unsealed road in Western Australia, Australia. It scores 6.0/10 for 4WDs with flowing corners and fair surface.

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Puntajes por vehículo

2.4/10

SPTDeportivoCarreteras asfaltadas, sinuosidad, puertos de montaña

5.6/10

MOTMotoCurvas cerradas, lazadas, carreteras técnicas

4.0/10

VEVEFirme liso, asfaltado, amigo de la autonomía

6.0/10

4x44x4Acceso por grava, aptitud off-road

2.6/10

VANCaravanaAsfalto liso, pendientes suaves, sin puertos empinados

Distribución de calidad de tramos

Puntaje Deportivo - 18 tramos

Malo (<4)100%

IQR puntaje Deportivo: 2.4 - 2.4

Surface

Surface coverage

Unsealed100%

Desglose del puntaje

Puntajes medianos de componentes en todos los tramos

Firme

5.0

Calidad mediana del firme. Asfalto liso = 10. Chipseal = 8. Grava = 5.

Sinuosidad

6.3

Sinuosidad mediana. Puntajes más altos significan más curvas por kilómetro.

Velocidad

7.0

Adecuación del límite de velocidad. Punto óptimo a 60-110 km/h.

Clase de víaUnclassified road

8.0

Clasificación vial. Las autopistas tienen cero. Las vías terciarias tienen 9.

Tráfico

9.0

Densidad de tráfico estimada. Menos tráfico = puntaje más alto.

Desnivel

3.0

Cambio de altitud por kilómetro. Más subida = puntaje más alto.

Road intel

Grey spots18 of 18 segments

Segments where curvature is tighter than the posted speed limit. Geometry alone flags these as higher risk, no crash history required.

Wet riskElevated

Average wet sensitivity across segments, based on surface, drainage, gradient and local rainfall.

Night riskPresent

Visibility at night across the road, weighted by lighting, tree canopy density and curves.

Wind exposureModerate

Average wind exposure across segments, based on measured wind speed, terrain and shelter. Relevant for motorcycles and caravans.

Sun glarePresent

East-west segments exposed to sunrise and sunset glare, adjusted for tree cover.

Historial de accidentes

Agregado en 18 tramos

Zonas grises

La vinculación de registros de accidentes aún no está disponible para WA. Las zonas grises son tramos donde la geometría de curvatura no coincide con el límite - se marcan con independencia del historial.

Entorno vial

Indicadores de riesgo derivados de geometría y clima

Exposición firme mojado59%

Riesgo de conducción nocturna64%

Exposición al viento51%

Riesgo de deslumbramiento solar63%

Riesgo de impacto con fauna10%

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

Segments

Top 18 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#98693293Gravel0.02 km2.44.14.0 #98693297Gravel0.10 km2.46.04.0 #98693298Gravel0.03 km2.44.14.0 #98693292Gravel0.05 km2.44.94.0 #98693299Gravel0.10 km2.46.04.0 #98693282Gravel0.40 km2.44.04.0 #98693283Gravel0.56 km2.45.24.0 #98693284Gravel0.36 km2.45.64.0 #98693285Gravel0.49 km2.45.94.0 #98693286Gravel0.50 km2.44.74.0 #98693287Gravel0.46 km2.45.64.0 #98693288Gravel0.65 km2.46.04.0 #98693289Gravel0.46 km2.45.54.0 #98693290Gravel0.63 km2.46.04.0 #98693291Gravel0.49 km2.46.04.0 #98693294Gravel0.60 km2.46.04.0 #98693295Gravel0.55 km2.46.04.0 #98693296Gravel0.03 km2.44.14.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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Councils & Government

This road is part of WA'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 Bird Sanctuary Road?+

Bird Sanctuary Road is approximately 6 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Bird Sanctuary Road sealed?+

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

Is Bird Sanctuary Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Bird Sanctuary Road scores 5.6/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Bird Sanctuary Road in a caravan?+

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

Is Bird Sanctuary Road suitable for a 4WD?+

Yes. Bird Sanctuary Road scores 6.0/10 for 4WDs, with the right mix of surface and terrain character to be worth the trip.

Are there any dangerous sections on Bird Sanctuary Road?+

Contour has identified 18 grey spots on Bird Sanctuary 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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