Boonmoo Road

QLDUnclassified road11.7 km27 segments

4.0Sports

11.7 kmTotal length

27Segments

29Grey spot segments

Boonmoo Road is a 12 km sealed road in Queensland, Australia. It scores 6.7/10 for 4WDs with highly technical corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

4.0/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.1/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

5.8/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

6.7/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

4.5/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 27 segments

Fair (4-6)62%Poor (<4)38%

Sports score IQR: 2.8 - 4.9

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed46%Unsealed54%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

9.0

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

Curviness

9.0

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

7.0

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

Road classUnclassified road

8.0

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 27 segments

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

6.9/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure55%

Night driving risk68%

Wind exposure56%

Sun glare risk28%

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 29 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#96736369Asphalt0.50 km5.28.08.6 #96949041Asphalt0.50 km5.17.98.5 #96736370Asphalt0.44 km5.17.98.5 #96949044Asphalt0.50 km5.17.98.5 #96949034Asphalt0.50 km5.17.98.5 #96949042Asphalt0.50 km5.07.78.3 #96949045Asphalt0.32 km5.07.78.4 #96949043Asphalt0.50 km4.97.58.1 #96949036Asphalt0.50 km4.87.37.9 #96949035Asphalt0.50 km4.77.28.0 #96736368Asphalt0.26 km4.56.87.6 #97123990Unpaved0.50 km4.06.14.0 #96949037Asphalt0.37 km4.05.97.1 #97123992Unpaved0.50 km4.06.14.0 #97123993Unpaved0.50 km4.06.14.0 #97123991Unpaved0.50 km4.06.34.0 #97123989Unpaved0.50 km4.06.14.0 #97123988Unpaved0.50 km4.06.14.0 #96949038Concrete0.01 km3.65.46.6 #96949047Concrete0.02 km3.55.26.3 #96949046Asphalt0.01 km3.44.95.8 #97123994Unpaved0.08 km2.82.82.8 #96736382Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0 #96736383Unpaved0.20 km2.45.44.0 #96736377Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0 #96736374Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0 #96736371Unpaved0.50 km2.45.54.0 #96736379Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0 #96736375Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/boonmoo-road-qldRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list

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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 Boonmoo Road?+

Boonmoo Road is approximately 12 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Boonmoo Road sealed?+

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

Is Boonmoo Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Boonmoo Road scores 6.1/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Boonmoo Road in a caravan?+

With care. Boonmoo Road scores 4.5/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Are there any dangerous sections on Boonmoo Road?+

Contour has identified 29 grey spots on Boonmoo 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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