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Chinamans Lane

VICUnclassified road3.3 km11 segments
4.5Sports
3.3 kmTotal length
11Segments
24Grey spot segments

Chinamans Lane is a 3 km sealed road in Victoria, Australia. It scores 7.6/10 for EVs with flowing corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores
4.5/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
6.8/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
7.6/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
6.3/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
5.2/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 11 segments
Fair (4-6)62%Poor (<4)38%

Sports score IQR: 3.8 - 4.8

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed43%Unsealed57%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
10.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
6.2
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
7.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 11 segments
24
Grey spots

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

Segments
Top 2 segments by sports score
Showing top 2 of 11 segments
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/chinamans-lane-vicRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Chinamans%20Lane&state=VICSearch roads by name

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 Chinamans Lane?+

Chinamans Lane is approximately 3 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Chinamans Lane sealed?+

Yes. Chinamans Lane is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Chinamans Lane good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Chinamans Lane scores 6.8/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Chinamans Lane in a caravan?+

With care. Chinamans Lane scores 5.2/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Chinamans Lane good for an EV?+

Yes. Chinamans Lane scores 7.6/10 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 Chinamans Lane?+

Contour has identified 24 grey spots on Chinamans Lane - 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.