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Emu Bore Road

NTUnclassified road16.1 km37 segments
2.4Sports
6.1Safety
16.1 kmTotal length
37Segments
37Grey spot segments
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Emu Bore Road is a 16 km mostly sealed road in the Northern Territory, Australia. It scores 4.7/10 for 4WDs with straight corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores
2.4/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
3.8/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
4.0/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
4.7/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
2.6/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 37 segments
Fair (4-6)8%Poor (<4)92%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 2.4

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed1%Unsealed99%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
3.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
0.0
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
2.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 37 segments
37
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
6.1/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure51%
Night driving risk46%
Wind exposure46%
Sun glare risk95%
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 37 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#80598338Asphalt0.04 km4.84.55.4#80598336Asphalt0.05 km4.84.55.4#80598337Asphalt0.04 km4.54.34.9#80552450Unpaved0.51 km2.45.74.0#80552451Unpaved0.35 km2.44.34.0#80552452Unpaved0.50 km2.43.94.0#80552453Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#80552454Unpaved0.36 km2.43.94.0#80552455Unpaved0.40 km2.43.84.0#80552456Unpaved0.41 km2.44.34.0#80552457Unpaved0.38 km2.45.14.0#80552458Unpaved0.47 km2.44.64.0#80552459Unpaved0.64 km2.44.04.0#80552460Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#80552461Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#80552463Unpaved0.63 km2.43.84.0#80552464Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#80552465Unpaved0.57 km2.43.84.0#80552466Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#80552467Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#80552468Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#80552469Unpaved0.50 km2.43.94.0#80552470Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#80552471Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#80552472Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#80552473Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#80552474Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#80552475Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#80552476Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#80552477Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#80552478Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#80552479Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#80552480Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#80552482Unpaved0.11 km2.44.04.0#80552481Unpaved0.49 km2.43.84.0#80552483Unpaved0.11 km2.44.04.0#80552462Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/emu-bore-road-ntRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Emu%20Bore%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 Emu Bore Road?+

Emu Bore Road is approximately 16 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Emu Bore Road sealed?+

Mostly. About 80% of Emu Bore Road is sealed, with some unsealed sections. Check recent community condition reports before travelling.

Is Emu Bore Road good for motorcycles?+

Not really. Emu Bore Road scores 3.8/10 for motorcycles. Look for higher-rated alternatives nearby.

Can I drive Emu Bore Road in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Emu Bore 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 Emu Bore Road?+

Contour has identified 37 grey spots on Emu Bore 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: 24 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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