Gelignite Road

SAResidential road0.5 km3 segments

4.0Sports

0.5 kmTotal length

3Segments

3Grey spot segments

Gelignite Road is a 0 km unsealed residential street in South Australia, Australia. It scores 5.3/10 for 4WDs with gently winding corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores

4.0/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

4.6/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

4.0/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

5.3/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

4.0/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 3 segments

Fair (4-6)100%

Sports score IQR: 4.0 - 4.0

Surface

Surface coverage

Unsealed100%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

3.0

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

Curviness

4.2

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

7.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Road intel

Grey spots3 of 3 segments

Segments where curvature is tighter than the posted speed limit. Geometry alone flags these as higher risk, no crash history required.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 3 segments

Grey spots

Crash record linkage not yet available for SA. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit - these are flagged regardless of crash history.

Segments

Top 3 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#104593452Unpaved0.15 km4.04.24.0 #104593453Unpaved0.16 km4.04.64.0 #104593454Unpaved0.16 km4.06.54.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/gelignite-road-saRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list

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Councils & Government

This road is part of SA'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 Gelignite Road?+

Gelignite Road is approximately 0 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Gelignite Road sealed?+

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

Is Gelignite Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Gelignite Road scores 4.6/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Gelignite Road in a caravan?+

With care. Gelignite Road scores 4.0/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Gelignite Road suitable for a 4WD?+

Gelignite Road scores 5.3/10 for 4WDs. Passable but not a standout. Check recent condition reports for surface state.

Are there any dangerous sections on Gelignite Road?+

Contour has identified 3 grey spots on Gelignite 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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