Botanic Drive

VICResidential road1.4 km10 segments

4.7Sports

7.1Safety

1.4 kmTotal length

10Segments

Botanic Drive is a 1.4 km sealed residential street in Victoria, Australia. It scores 5.0/10 for 4WDs with gently winding corners and fair surface.

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Vehicle scores

4.7/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

4.8/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

4.8/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

5.0/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

4.8/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 10 segments

Good (6-8)7%Fair (4-6)60%Poor (<4)33%

Sports score IQR: 3.7 - 5.1

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed35%Unsealed65%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

4.7

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

Curviness

4.9

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

4.0

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

6.1

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

5.8

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Road intel

Wet riskModerate

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.

Wildlife strike riskModerate

Average wildlife strike risk based on roadkill density, proximity to waterways and tree canopy cover. Higher at dawn and dusk.

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

Based on 13 years of crash records linked to road geometry. Crash breakdown (night, wet, weekends): VIC data 2012-2024. Other states show aggregate counts only.

Road environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

Wet road exposure38%

Night driving risk45%

Wind exposure51%

Sun glare risk18%

Wildlife strike risk38%

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

Segments

Top 54 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#144292066Paved0.28 km8.18.18.2 #144292067Paved0.19 km7.67.67.9 #144446402Asphalt0.35 km7.67.67.6 #144234358Paved0.10 km6.66.57.0 #144257057Asphalt0.06 km5.95.86.4 #144100284-0.29 km5.86.25.5 #144446401Asphalt0.14 km5.75.66.1 #144787859-0.41 km5.75.95.6 #144257044Asphalt0.06 km5.65.45.8 #144257046Asphalt0.02 km5.14.95.7 #144839558Asphalt0.10 km5.14.95.4 #144111973-0.24 km5.05.24.8 #144257045Asphalt0.04 km4.94.75.3 #144820049-0.07 km4.85.04.9 #144335553Paved0.03 km4.84.55.5 #144257051Asphalt0.04 km4.84.55.4 #144257049Asphalt0.07 km4.84.55.4 #144257050Asphalt0.06 km4.84.55.4 #144257048Concrete0.03 km4.84.65.3 #144257056Asphalt0.04 km4.74.45.0 #144798314Asphalt0.09 km4.64.34.9 #145005163Asphalt0.04 km4.54.35.0 #144764953-0.26 km4.57.07.3 #144839557Asphalt0.07 km4.54.24.7 #144798313Asphalt0.04 km4.34.14.7 #144839559Asphalt0.05 km4.34.14.7 #144492682Paved0.02 km4.34.04.9 #144492683Paved0.05 km4.34.04.9 #144492680Paved0.05 km4.34.04.9 #144492681Paved0.05 km4.13.74.5 #144335552Paved0.02 km3.93.64.3 #144111974-0.06 km3.83.93.7 #144095320-0.12 km3.73.84.0 #144100282-0.25 km3.63.73.9 #144764903-0.17 km3.55.46.0 #145114100Unpaved0.08 km3.53.63.7 #144764939-0.04 km3.45.35.9 #144764911-0.05 km3.45.15.8 #145161542-0.01 km3.33.43.7 #144488635-0.04 km3.35.15.9 #144163441-0.27 km3.35.25.4 #144764902-0.03 km3.35.05.7 #144488636-0.03 km3.24.95.6 #144787921-0.09 km3.23.23.3 #144247535-0.03 km3.14.85.5 #144764926-0.03 km3.14.75.3 #144100283-0.08 km3.13.13.2 #144787858-0.11 km3.13.13.2 #144111972-0.16 km3.13.13.2 #145114102Unpaved0.01 km3.03.13.5 #145114101Unpaved0.05 km3.03.13.5 #144163439-0.50 km2.94.55.1 #144488634-0.04 km2.94.35.1 #144163440-0.37 km2.64.04.3

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 Botanic Drive?+

Botanic Drive is approximately 1.4 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect a few minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Botanic Drive sealed?+

Yes. Botanic Drive is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Botanic Drive good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Botanic Drive scores 4.8/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Botanic Drive in a caravan?+

With care. Botanic Drive scores 4.8/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

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Road data last updated: 2 May 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.

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