Boatharbour Road

NSWResidential road9.9 km25 segments

7.9Sports

9.9 kmTotal length

25Segments

26Grey spot segments

Boatharbour Road is a 10 km sealed residential street in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 7.9/10 for sports cars with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for caravans and EVs and motorcycles.

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Vehicle scores

7.9/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

7.7/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

7.8/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

6.6/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

7.9/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 25 segments

Excellent (8+)50%Good (6-8)38%Fair (4-6)12%

Sports score IQR: 6.8 - 8.5

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

8.6

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

10.0

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

Road classResidential road

3.0

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

Traffic

7.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

7.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 25 segments· 10 years of data

Grey spots

Crash record linkage not yet available for NSW. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit - these are flagged regardless of crash history.

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

17%

Based on 10 years of crash records linked to road geometry. Crash breakdown (night, wet, weekends): VIC data 2012-2024. Other states show aggregate counts only.

Segments

Top 26 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#111010185Asphalt0.38 km8.88.88.8 #111010192Asphalt0.50 km8.88.88.8 #111010193Asphalt0.41 km8.78.68.7 #111010189Asphalt0.48 km8.78.68.7 #111010188Asphalt0.34 km8.68.58.6 #111010186Asphalt0.23 km8.68.58.6 #111010195Asphalt0.34 km8.58.48.6 #111010194Asphalt0.65 km8.48.38.3 #111010178Asphalt0.50 km8.38.28.3 #111010191Asphalt0.41 km8.18.08.0 #111010198Asphalt0.50 km8.18.08.1 #111010190Asphalt0.35 km7.97.88.0 #111010183Asphalt0.63 km7.87.77.7 #111010179Asphalt0.53 km7.87.67.6 #110860774Asphalt0.11 km7.47.17.8 #111010182Asphalt0.61 km7.27.07.2 #111010197Asphalt0.40 km7.26.97.3 #111010187Asphalt0.13 km7.16.87.0 #111010199Asphalt0.50 km7.06.76.8 #111010196Asphalt0.03 km6.86.57.0 #111010184Asphalt0.65 km6.76.66.4 #111010180Asphalt0.41 km6.66.36.7 #111010181Asphalt0.55 km6.36.06.4 #111518590Asphalt0.04 km6.25.96.7 #111010200Asphalt0.24 km5.85.45.9 #111010201Asphalt0.24 km5.55.15.6

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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Councils & Government

This road is part of NSW'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 Boatharbour Road?+

Boatharbour Road is approximately 10 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Boatharbour Road sealed?+

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

Is Boatharbour Road good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Boatharbour Road scores 7.7/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Boatharbour Road in a caravan?+

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

Is Boatharbour Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Boatharbour Road scores 7.8/10 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 Boatharbour Road?+

Contour has identified 26 grey spots on Boatharbour 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: 21 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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