Ferny Way

QLDTertiary road1.2 km20 segments

6.3Sports

1.2 kmTotal length

20Segments

34Grey spot segments

Ferny Way is a 1 km sealed tertiary route in Queensland, Australia. It scores 7.5/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

6.3/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.0/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

6.8/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

5.3/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

7.5/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 20 segments

Good (6-8)65%Fair (4-6)29%Poor (<4)6%

Sports score IQR: 5.9 - 6.4

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed100%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.

Curviness

0.1

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

7.0

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

7.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 20 segments· 24 years of data

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.

When is this road risky?

Crash conditions - share of recorded crashes by circumstance

Wet road crashes

Crashes that occurred in wet conditions

13%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

20%

Based on 24 years of crash records linked to road geometry. Crash breakdown (night, wet, weekends): VIC data 2012-2024. Other states show aggregate counts only.

Road roughness

NAASRA roughness index - median across segments

2.78IRI m/km

Coverage: 15% of segments surveyed. Source: Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Segments

Top 34 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#96288755Asphalt0.09 km7.57.37.7 #96288751Asphalt0.11 km7.37.27.7 #96224102Asphalt0.07 km7.37.27.7 #97219003Asphalt0.10 km7.27.07.7 #96288748Asphalt0.13 km7.17.07.4 #97336474Asphalt0.11 km7.16.97.5 #97336545Asphalt0.01 km6.56.27.1 #97336473Asphalt0.10 km6.56.26.9 #97289009Asphalt0.05 km6.56.27.1 #97336506Asphalt0.04 km6.46.26.8 #96288754Asphalt0.04 km6.46.27.0 #97336466Asphalt0.02 km6.36.16.9 #96333063Asphalt0.07 km6.36.16.9 #97336469Asphalt0.05 km6.36.16.9 #97336470Asphalt0.02 km6.36.16.9 #96288752Asphalt0.02 km6.36.16.9 #97336475Asphalt0.04 km6.36.06.7 #97336476Asphalt0.08 km6.26.06.5 #97336507Asphalt0.02 km6.25.96.7 #97231719Asphalt0.02 km6.25.96.6 #96288753Asphalt0.03 km6.25.96.6 #97336512Asphalt0.02 km6.25.96.6 #96333065Asphalt0.02 km6.05.76.3 #97336467Asphalt0.03 km5.95.66.1 #97448797Asphalt0.03 km5.95.66.2 #96288750Asphalt0.06 km5.95.66.2 #96288749Asphalt0.05 km5.95.66.2 #97219004Asphalt0.05 km5.85.76.3 #97219002Asphalt0.07 km5.85.66.3 #97336468Asphalt0.01 km5.75.45.9 #97336477Asphalt0.09 km5.75.45.9 #97336472Asphalt0.02 km5.75.45.9 #97336464Asphalt0.02 km3.75.77.0 #97336544Asphalt0.03 km3.75.77.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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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 Ferny Way?+

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

Is Ferny Way sealed?+

Yes. Ferny Way is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Ferny Way good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Ferny Way scores 6.0/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Ferny Way in a caravan?+

Yes. Ferny Way scores 7.5/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Ferny Way good for an EV?+

Yes. Ferny Way scores 6.8/10 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 Ferny Way?+

Contour has identified 34 grey spots on Ferny Way - 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: 23 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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