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Dome Road

NSWTertiary road10.9 km28 segments
2.4Sports
10.9 kmTotal length
28Segments
30Grey spot segments
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Dome Road is a 11 km sealed tertiary route in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 8.1/10 for 4WDs with highly technical corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores
2.4/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
6.0/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
4.0/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
8.1/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
2.6/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 28 segments
Excellent (8+)30%Good (6-8)10%Poor (<4)60%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 8.8

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed38%Unsealed62%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
3.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
10.0
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
9.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 28 segments
30
Grey spots

Crash record linkage not yet available for NSW. 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
6.0/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure64%
Night driving risk68%
Wind exposure62%
Sun glare risk85%
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 30 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#111107690Asphalt0.48 km9.49.49.4#110588003Asphalt0.36 km9.49.49.4#110588000Asphalt0.36 km9.49.49.4#110587998Asphalt0.39 km9.49.49.4#110588001Asphalt0.45 km9.09.08.9#110588002Asphalt0.58 km9.09.08.9#110588005Asphalt0.32 km9.09.08.9#110588004Asphalt0.65 km9.09.08.9#110588006Asphalt0.50 km9.09.08.9#110588007Asphalt0.33 km9.09.08.9#110587999Asphalt0.59 km8.98.98.8#111107689Asphalt0.01 km6.36.06.4#111106519Concrete0.01 km3.04.65.8#111106520Unpaved0.45 km2.46.04.0#110721783Unpaved0.41 km2.46.04.0#110721791Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#110721792Unpaved0.55 km2.46.04.0#110721793Unpaved0.45 km2.46.04.0#110721781Unpaved0.53 km2.46.04.0#110721784Unpaved0.37 km2.46.04.0#110721785Unpaved0.41 km2.46.04.0#110721787Unpaved0.49 km2.46.04.0#110721788Unpaved0.36 km2.46.04.0#110721789Unpaved0.40 km2.46.04.0#110721790Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#111106522Unpaved0.36 km2.46.04.0#110721794Unpaved0.06 km2.46.04.0#111106521Unpaved0.40 km2.46.04.0#110721786Unpaved0.49 km2.46.04.0#110721782Unpaved0.31 km2.46.04.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/dome-road-nswRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
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Councils & Government

This road is part of NSW'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 Dome Road?+

Dome Road is approximately 11 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Dome Road sealed?+

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

Is Dome Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Dome Road scores 6.0/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Dome Road in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Dome 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 Dome Road?+

Contour has identified 30 grey spots on Dome 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: 21 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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