Gadaloff Road

QLDResidential road5.2 km13 segments

5.6Sports

5.2 kmTotal length

13Segments

14Grey spot segments

Gadaloff Road is a 5 km unsealed residential street in Queensland, Australia. It scores 7.2/10 for 4WDs with highly technical corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores

5.6/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.5/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

5.6/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

7.2/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

5.1/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 13 segments

Good (6-8)50%Fair (4-6)43%Poor (<4)7%

Sports score IQR: 4.0 - 6.6

Surface

Surface coverage

Unsealed100%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

3.5

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

4.0

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

Road classResidential road

3.0

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

Traffic

7.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

9.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 13 segments

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 roughness

NAASRA roughness index - median across segments

5.44IRI m/km

Coverage: 14% of segments surveyed. Source: Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Segments

Top 14 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#96356211-0.50 km6.77.16.7 #96356207-0.50 km6.67.06.5 #96356208-0.50 km6.67.06.5 #96356209-0.50 km6.67.06.5 #96356212-0.50 km6.67.06.5 #96356210-0.50 km6.16.45.9 #96356213-0.50 km6.16.45.9 #96356214-0.13 km5.25.45.3 #97406989-0.06 km4.84.95.0 #97023363Unpaved0.50 km4.06.54.0 #97023364Unpaved0.29 km4.06.34.0 #97023362Unpaved0.50 km4.06.54.0 #97406988-0.19 km3.73.93.9 #97406990-0.01 km2.92.93.0

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 Gadaloff Road?+

Gadaloff Road is approximately 5 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Gadaloff Road sealed?+

No. Gadaloff Road is unsealed for its entire scored length. A vehicle suited to gravel or dirt is recommended.

Is Gadaloff Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Gadaloff Road scores 6.5/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Gadaloff Road in a caravan?+

With care. Gadaloff Road scores 5.1/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Gadaloff Road suitable for a 4WD?+

Yes. Gadaloff Road scores 7.2/10 for 4WDs, with the right mix of surface and terrain character to be worth the trip.

Are there any dangerous sections on Gadaloff Road?+

Contour has identified 14 grey spots on Gadaloff 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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