Forest Road South

VICSecondary road4.3 km26 segmentsC114

5.4Sports

4.3 kmTotal length

26Segments

46Grey spot segments

Forest Road South is a 4 km sealed secondary route in Victoria, Australia. It scores 6.7/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

5.4/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

5.2/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

5.9/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

4.0/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

6.7/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 26 segments

Good (6-8)4%Fair (4-6)74%Poor (<4)22%

Sports score IQR: 4.8 - 5.5

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed96%Unsealed4%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

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

Curviness

0.0

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

7.0

Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.

Road classSecondary road

8.0

Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.

Traffic

7.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

4.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 26 segments· 13 years of data

Grey spots

Crash record linkage not yet available for VIC. 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

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

Based on 13 years of crash records linked to road geometry. Crash breakdown (night, wet, weekends): VIC data 2012-2024. Other states show aggregate counts only.

Traffic volume

Annual average daily traffic

6,134vehicles per day (median)

Coverage: 100% of segments have AADT data. Based on traffic count surveys - actual volumes vary by season.

Road environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

7.8/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure37%

Night driving risk39%

Wind exposure51%

Sun glare risk51%

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 51 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#108621255Asphalt0.29 km7.06.87.0 #108636524Asphalt0.01 km6.05.76.6 #109672644Asphalt0.04 km5.85.56.3 #108781949Asphalt0.02 km5.85.56.3 #109798737Asphalt0.04 km5.85.56.3 #108781946Asphalt0.03 km5.85.56.3 #108621254Asphalt0.02 km5.75.45.9 #109421151Asphalt0.13 km5.65.35.9 #108781944Asphalt0.09 km5.65.25.9 #108781945Asphalt0.06 km5.65.25.9 #108781943Asphalt0.12 km5.55.25.9 #108636529Asphalt0.25 km5.55.25.9 #108781950Asphalt0.09 km5.55.25.9 #108636528Asphalt0.48 km5.55.25.9 #109798736Asphalt0.09 km5.55.25.9 #108948911Asphalt0.01 km5.55.36.2 #108636525Asphalt0.20 km5.55.15.7 #109785911Asphalt0.04 km5.45.26.1 #108948912Asphalt0.03 km5.45.26.1 #109785913Asphalt0.04 km5.45.26.1 #108948919Asphalt0.01 km5.45.26.1 #108636526Asphalt0.15 km5.45.05.6 #108781947Asphalt0.04 km5.45.05.6 #108636527Asphalt0.16 km5.45.05.6 #108636530Asphalt0.21 km5.45.05.6 #108781948Asphalt0.11 km5.45.05.6 #109197503Asphalt0.27 km5.45.05.6 #108781951Asphalt0.10 km5.45.05.6 #108636523Asphalt0.24 km5.45.05.6 #109785914Asphalt0.03 km5.25.05.8 #109543451Asphalt0.06 km5.04.75.4 #108948913Asphalt0.01 km4.84.55.1 #109543450Asphalt0.02 km4.84.55.1 #109785912Asphalt0.00 km4.84.55.1 #109076179Asphalt0.27 km4.87.58.4 #108948910Asphalt0.33 km4.77.38.2 #108781971-0.17 km4.54.74.4 #108621253Asphalt0.30 km4.26.47.3 #109371835Asphalt0.58 km3.85.86.8 #108782013Asphalt0.05 km3.75.46.6 #108782014Asphalt0.05 km3.55.26.2 #108782011Asphalt0.03 km3.55.16.4 #108782009Asphalt0.03 km3.55.06.3 #109371834Asphalt0.06 km3.35.05.9 #109371836Asphalt0.08 km3.34.85.8 #109076180Asphalt0.05 km3.14.75.7 #108781972-0.01 km3.13.23.1 #108781685Asphalt0.02 km3.04.35.3 #108847355Asphalt0.03 km2.94.25.2 #108781686Asphalt0.01 km2.94.25.1 #109509167-0.04 km2.72.82.8

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/forest-road-south-vicRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list

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Councils & Government

This road is part of VIC'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 Forest Road South?+

Forest Road South is approximately 4 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Forest Road South sealed?+

Yes. Forest Road South is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Forest Road South good for motorcycles?+

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

Can I drive Forest Road South in a caravan?+

Yes. Forest Road South scores 6.7/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Are there any dangerous sections on Forest Road South?+

Contour has identified 46 grey spots on Forest Road South - 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: 22 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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