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Brunchilly Access Road

NTUnclassified road45.5 km89 segments
2.4Sports
6.0Safety
45.5 kmTotal length
89Segments
89Grey spot segments
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Brunchilly Access Road is a 46 km unsealed road in the Northern Territory, Australia. It scores 5.4/10 for 4WDs with straight corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores
2.4/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
4.6/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
4.0/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
5.4/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
2.6/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 89 segments
Poor (<4)100%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 2.4

Surface
Surface coverage
Unsealed100%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
3.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
2.7
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
2.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Road intel
Grey spots89 of 89 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.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 89 segments
89
Grey spots

Crash record linkage not yet available for NT. 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
Wet road exposure55%
Night driving risk52%
Wind exposure46%
Sun glare risk87%
Wildlife strike risk13%

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

Segments
Top 89 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#80580666Unpaved0.14 km2.43.94.0#80580667Unpaved0.11 km2.44.34.0#80580579Unpaved0.64 km2.44.34.0#80580580Unpaved0.44 km2.46.04.0#80580581Unpaved0.48 km2.45.54.0#80580594Unpaved0.41 km2.44.04.0#80580582Unpaved0.50 km2.45.44.0#80580583Unpaved0.52 km2.45.04.0#80580584Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#80580585Unpaved0.47 km2.44.84.0#80580586Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#80580587Unpaved0.50 km2.45.04.0#80580588Unpaved0.50 km2.45.64.0#80580589Unpaved0.50 km2.45.14.0#80580590Unpaved0.61 km2.43.94.0#80580591Unpaved0.50 km2.44.14.0#80580592Unpaved0.50 km2.44.94.0#80580593Unpaved0.50 km2.44.74.0#80580595Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#80580596Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#80580597Unpaved0.37 km2.43.84.0#80580598Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#80580599Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#80580600Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#80580601Unpaved0.59 km2.44.04.0#80580602Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#80580603Unpaved0.50 km2.45.04.0#80580604Unpaved0.65 km2.45.34.0#80580605Unpaved0.50 km2.45.24.0#80580606Unpaved0.50 km2.45.64.0#80580631Unpaved0.50 km2.44.24.0#80580607Unpaved0.50 km2.45.34.0#80580608Unpaved0.50 km2.44.94.0#80580609Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#80580610Unpaved0.65 km2.44.74.0#80580611Unpaved0.50 km2.44.94.0#80580612Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#80580613Unpaved0.65 km2.45.24.0#80580614Unpaved0.50 km2.44.74.0#80580615Unpaved0.65 km2.45.54.0#80580616Unpaved0.65 km2.45.04.0#80580617Unpaved0.50 km2.45.64.0#80580618Unpaved0.65 km2.45.74.0#80580619Unpaved0.44 km2.45.74.0#80580620Unpaved0.50 km2.45.44.0#80580621Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#80580622Unpaved0.46 km2.44.34.0#80580623Unpaved0.50 km2.45.24.0#80580624Unpaved0.50 km2.45.04.0#80580625Unpaved0.50 km2.44.84.0#80580626Unpaved0.44 km2.44.44.0#80580627Unpaved0.50 km2.43.94.0#80580628Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#80580629Unpaved0.65 km2.44.84.0#80580630Unpaved0.56 km2.45.24.0#80580632Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#80580633Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#80580634Unpaved0.65 km2.44.64.0#80580635Unpaved0.50 km2.44.64.0#80580636Unpaved0.50 km2.44.64.0#80580637Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#80580638Unpaved0.65 km2.44.84.0#80580639Unpaved0.50 km2.45.14.0#80580640Unpaved0.50 km2.44.64.0#80580641Unpaved0.50 km2.45.54.0#80580642Unpaved0.65 km2.45.44.0#80580643Unpaved0.48 km2.44.64.0#80580644Unpaved0.59 km2.44.24.0#80580645Unpaved0.65 km2.44.54.0#80580646Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#80580647Unpaved0.50 km2.44.14.0#80580648Unpaved0.50 km2.44.84.0#80580649Unpaved0.52 km2.44.34.0#80580650Unpaved0.51 km2.44.34.0#80580651Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#80580652Unpaved0.48 km2.43.84.0#80580653Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#80580654Unpaved0.50 km2.44.64.0#80580655Unpaved0.65 km2.45.24.0#80580656Unpaved0.50 km2.45.34.0#80580657Unpaved0.65 km2.45.04.0#80580658Unpaved0.50 km2.44.14.0#80580659Unpaved0.49 km2.43.84.0#80580660Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#80580661Unpaved0.57 km2.43.94.0#80580662Unpaved0.11 km2.44.24.0#80580663Unpaved0.50 km2.43.94.0#80580664Unpaved0.50 km2.43.94.0#80580665Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/brunchilly-access-road-ntRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
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Councils & Government

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Frequently asked questions
How long is Brunchilly Access Road?+

Brunchilly Access Road is approximately 46 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Brunchilly Access Road sealed?+

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

Is Brunchilly Access Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Brunchilly Access Road scores 4.6/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Brunchilly Access Road in a caravan?+

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

Is Brunchilly Access Road suitable for a 4WD?+

Brunchilly Access Road scores 5.4/10 for 4WDs. Passable but not a standout. Check recent condition reports for surface state.

Are there any dangerous sections on Brunchilly Access Road?+

Contour has identified 89 grey spots on Brunchilly Access 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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