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Cockenzie Road

QLDUnclassified road17.9 km39 segments
2.4Sports
17.9 kmTotal length
39Segments
40Grey spot segments
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Cockenzie Road is a 18 km sealed road in Queensland, 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
5.2/10
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 - 39 segments
Fair (4-6)10%Poor (<4)90%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 2.4

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed22%Unsealed78%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
3.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
2.4
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 39 segments
40
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
7.1/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure53%
Night driving risk53%
Wind exposure49%
Sun glare risk70%
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 40 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#97178902Asphalt0.50 km4.87.37.9#97178903Asphalt0.39 km4.16.17.0#97178901Asphalt0.50 km4.06.06.8#97178897Asphalt0.50 km4.06.06.9#97178900Asphalt0.50 km4.06.06.5#97178898Asphalt0.50 km3.95.86.7#97178899Asphalt0.50 km3.85.66.5#97178896Asphalt0.50 km3.75.56.5#97387155Asphalt0.05 km3.45.05.9#96376074Unpaved0.50 km2.44.44.0#96376079Unpaved0.50 km2.45.34.0#96376085Unpaved0.50 km2.43.94.0#96376076Unpaved0.50 km2.43.94.0#97178911Unpaved0.23 km2.46.04.0#96376082Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#97178905Unpaved0.50 km2.44.74.0#97178907Unpaved0.50 km2.44.74.0#97387154Unpaved0.13 km2.45.04.0#96376071Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96376084Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#97178908Unpaved0.09 km2.44.14.0#96376090Unpaved0.50 km2.45.64.0#96376072Unpaved0.50 km2.45.84.0#96376077Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96376081Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#97178906Unpaved0.50 km2.45.84.0#97178909Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96376073Unpaved0.50 km2.44.74.0#96376086Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#96376088Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#96376092Unpaved0.06 km2.44.24.0#97178904Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#97178910Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96376083Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#96376089Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#96376091Unpaved0.50 km2.45.44.0#96376075Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96376078Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96376087Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#96376080Unpaved0.50 km2.45.14.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/cockenzie-road-qldRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Cockenzie%20Road&state=QLDSearch roads by name

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 Cockenzie Road?+

Cockenzie Road is approximately 18 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Cockenzie Road sealed?+

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

Is Cockenzie Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Cockenzie Road scores 5.2/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Cockenzie Road in a caravan?+

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

Are there any dangerous sections on Cockenzie Road?+

Contour has identified 40 grey spots on Cockenzie 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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