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Cooroo Lands Road

QLDUnclassified road8.8 km20 segments
7.8Sports
8.8 kmTotal length
20Segments
20Grey spot segments
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Cooroo Lands Road is a 9 km sealed road in Queensland, Australia. It scores 8.1/10 for caravans with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for 4WDs and EVs and sports cars and motorcycles.

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Vehicle scores
7.8/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
7.6/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
8.0/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
8.1/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
8.1/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 20 segments
Excellent (8+)45%Good (6-8)25%Poor (<4)30%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 9.1

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed71%Unsealed29%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
10.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
9.4
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
10.0
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 20 segments
20
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
6.5/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure57%
Night driving risk70%
Wind exposure61%
Sun glare risk90%
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 20 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#96354850Asphalt0.50 km9.49.49.5#96354849Asphalt0.50 km9.49.49.5#96354840Asphalt0.50 km9.49.49.4#96354846Asphalt0.50 km9.49.49.4#96354851Asphalt0.50 km9.49.49.4#96354841Asphalt0.50 km8.98.98.8#96354845Asphalt0.50 km8.98.98.8#96354847Asphalt0.50 km8.88.88.8#96354848Asphalt0.50 km8.88.88.8#96354852Asphalt0.06 km7.97.78.2#96354844Asphalt0.50 km7.77.57.9#96354843Asphalt0.50 km7.47.27.6#96354853Asphalt0.21 km6.86.67.2#96354842Asphalt0.50 km6.66.37.0#97012819Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#97012820Unpaved0.01 km2.44.14.0#97012816Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#97012818Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#97012815Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#97012817Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/cooroo-lands-road-qldRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
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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 Cooroo Lands Road?+

Cooroo Lands Road is approximately 9 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Cooroo Lands Road sealed?+

Yes. Cooroo Lands Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Cooroo Lands Road good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Cooroo Lands Road scores 7.6/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Cooroo Lands Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Cooroo Lands Road scores 8.1/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Cooroo Lands Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Cooroo Lands Road scores 8.0/10 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 Cooroo Lands Road?+

Contour has identified 20 grey spots on Cooroo Lands 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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