Channel Island Road

NTTertiary road18.8 km55 segments

4.6Sports

18.8 kmTotal length

55Segments

71Grey spot segments

Channel Island Road is a 19 km sealed tertiary route in the Northern Territory, Australia. It scores 7.2/10 for EVs with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

4.6/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.3/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

7.2/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

6.0/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

5.3/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 55 segments

Excellent (8+)1%Good (6-8)21%Fair (4-6)59%Poor (<4)18%

Sports score IQR: 4.1 - 5.5

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed95%Unsealed5%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

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

Curviness

3.1

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

10.0

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

Road classTertiary road

9.0

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 55 segments

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

7.7/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure38%

Night driving risk51%

Wind exposure48%

Sun glare risk67%

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 71 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#117980957Paved0.52 km8.28.08.1 #80538311Asphalt0.63 km7.97.67.8 #80538310Asphalt0.53 km7.87.67.7 #80538303Paved0.39 km7.77.47.6 #80538306Paved0.38 km7.37.07.3 #80538304Paved0.50 km7.16.87.2 #80538312Asphalt0.16 km7.06.77.1 #80538309Asphalt0.46 km6.66.26.7 #80538302Paved0.37 km6.56.26.6 #80538305Paved0.42 km6.56.26.7 #80538299Paved0.40 km6.15.76.4 #80538300Paved0.40 km6.15.76.4 #80538308Asphalt0.07 km6.15.76.3 #80538307Asphalt0.22 km6.15.76.3 #80615801Paved0.09 km6.15.76.3 #80538301Paved0.50 km6.05.66.1 #80538298Paved0.00 km6.05.56.1 #80538297Paved0.50 km6.05.56.1 #80538287Paved0.37 km5.07.78.3 #80538290Paved0.36 km5.07.78.4 #80538291Paved0.37 km5.07.68.2 #80538294Paved0.35 km4.97.58.2 #80643940Asphalt0.35 km4.97.58.3 #80538293Paved0.37 km4.97.48.1 #80596520Paved0.19 km4.97.48.2 #117980944Paved0.37 km4.87.48.1 #80643939Asphalt0.38 km4.87.38.0 #80596513Asphalt0.54 km4.87.28.1 #80538288Paved0.46 km4.77.17.9 #80538296Paved0.38 km4.77.07.8 #80538285Paved0.21 km4.77.18.1 #118088817Asphalt0.22 km4.77.08.0 #80596519Paved0.19 km4.77.07.8 #117980945Paved0.36 km4.77.07.8 #80643949Asphalt0.22 km4.77.07.8 #80538292Paved0.50 km4.66.97.7 #80596512Asphalt0.35 km4.66.87.7 #80596509Asphalt0.30 km4.56.87.6 #80643944Asphalt0.34 km4.56.87.6 #80538289Paved0.47 km4.56.77.5 #80538295Paved0.44 km4.56.77.5 #80538284Paved0.21 km4.46.77.8 #80643938Asphalt0.15 km4.46.57.4 #80583209Asphalt0.58 km4.46.57.4 #80596518Asphalt0.25 km4.36.47.5 #80643941Asphalt0.40 km4.26.37.2 #80643942Asphalt0.03 km4.26.37.4 #80583210Asphalt0.08 km4.26.27.4 #80643432-0.29 km4.26.56.8 #80596510Asphalt0.28 km4.16.17.0 #80596517Asphalt0.42 km4.16.17.0 #80643947Asphalt0.12 km4.16.07.0 #80643943Asphalt0.12 km4.16.07.2 #80643948Asphalt0.11 km4.16.07.0 #80596514Asphalt0.55 km4.16.07.0 #117980946Paved0.04 km4.06.07.0 #80643440-0.27 km4.06.26.6 #80596511Asphalt0.46 km4.05.96.9 #80596516Asphalt0.30 km3.95.86.8 #80596515Asphalt0.46 km3.95.76.8 #80643436-0.20 km3.96.06.4 #80643945Asphalt0.01 km3.95.66.7 #80643951Asphalt0.01 km3.95.66.7 #80644759Paved0.04 km3.95.66.7 #80644758Paved0.05 km3.85.77.1 #80643430-0.15 km3.65.66.0 #80538286Paved0.50 km3.55.26.2 #80643437-0.01 km3.45.26.0 #80643433-0.01 km3.45.26.0 #80643431-0.05 km3.45.15.7 #80643439-0.03 km3.45.15.5

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/channel-island-road-ntRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list

GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Channel%20Island%20Road&state=NTSearch roads by name

Councils & Government

This road is part of NT'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 Channel Island Road?+

Channel Island Road is approximately 19 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Channel Island Road sealed?+

Yes. Channel Island Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Channel Island Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Channel Island Road scores 6.3/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Channel Island Road in a caravan?+

With care. Channel Island Road scores 5.3/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Channel Island Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Channel Island Road scores 7.2/10 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 Channel Island Road?+

Contour has identified 71 grey spots on Channel Island 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: 22 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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