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Gellibrand River Road

VICSecondary road32.4 km80 segmentsC161
4.0Sports
32.4 kmTotal length
80Segments
84Grey spot segments
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Gellibrand River Road is a 32 km sealed secondary route in Victoria, Australia. It scores 8.2/10 for 4WDs with highly technical corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores
4.0/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
6.0/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
4.0/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
8.2/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
3.0/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 80 segments
Excellent (8+)33%Good (6-8)13%Fair (4-6)6%Poor (<4)48%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 8.4

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed44%Unsealed56%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
3.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
8.1
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
10.0
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
10.0
Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.
Elevation
9.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 80 segments· 13 years of data
84
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

0%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

0%

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
31vehicles per day (median)

Coverage: 55% of segments have AADT data. Based on traffic count surveys - actual volumes vary by season.

Road environment
Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators
7.0/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure63%
Night driving risk64%
Wind exposure61%
Sun glare risk63%
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 84 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#108808041Asphalt0.25 km9.49.49.4#108808042Asphalt0.43 km9.49.39.3#108808043Asphalt0.25 km9.39.39.3#108808022Asphalt0.38 km9.39.39.3#108808047Asphalt0.23 km9.29.29.3#108808037Asphalt0.44 km9.29.29.2#108808014Asphalt0.36 km9.29.29.2#108808017Asphalt0.41 km9.29.29.2#108808016Asphalt0.46 km9.29.29.2#108808015Asphalt0.55 km9.19.19.2#108808019Asphalt0.41 km9.19.19.1#108808023Asphalt0.38 km9.19.09.1#108808040Asphalt0.51 km9.19.09.1#108808038Asphalt0.39 km9.09.09.1#108808018Asphalt0.37 km8.98.98.8#109472403Asphalt0.34 km8.78.78.7#108808044Asphalt0.64 km8.68.68.6#108808032Asphalt0.51 km8.58.48.5#108808034Asphalt0.63 km8.58.48.6#108808046Asphalt0.57 km8.58.48.5#108808013Asphalt0.35 km8.48.48.5#108808026Asphalt0.38 km8.48.48.6#108808021Asphalt0.55 km8.48.38.4#108808031Asphalt0.64 km8.38.38.4#108808024Asphalt0.36 km8.28.28.3#108808025Asphalt0.49 km8.18.08.2#108808036Asphalt0.45 km8.17.98.1#108808020Asphalt0.30 km8.07.98.1#108808033Asphalt0.10 km7.87.77.8#108808039Asphalt0.12 km7.87.78.0#108808035Asphalt0.07 km7.67.47.8#108808045Asphalt0.02 km7.67.47.6#108808027Asphalt0.13 km7.57.37.9#108808030Asphalt0.18 km7.37.17.6#108808029Asphalt0.39 km7.37.17.7#108808012Asphalt0.45 km7.27.07.3#108808028Asphalt0.51 km7.06.77.3#109573836Paved0.02 km6.96.77.4#109436773Asphalt0.04 km6.56.26.7#109573832Unpaved0.65 km4.06.54.0#109573837Unpaved0.07 km4.05.64.0#109573833Unpaved0.47 km4.06.54.0#109573834Unpaved0.39 km4.05.74.0#109573835Unpaved0.39 km4.05.34.0#109631295-0.04 km2.74.24.6#109705189Unpaved0.14 km2.45.74.0#109631286Unpaved0.36 km2.46.04.0#109631291Unpaved0.37 km2.46.04.0#109631290Unpaved0.08 km2.45.54.0#109090753Unpaved0.34 km2.46.04.0#109090747Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#109090742Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#109631287Unpaved0.39 km2.46.04.0#109705184Unpaved0.61 km2.46.04.0#109090744Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#115871535Unpaved0.11 km2.45.34.0#109705191Unpaved0.43 km2.46.04.0#109705190Unpaved0.01 km2.43.84.0#109705188Unpaved0.64 km2.46.04.0#109705185Unpaved0.43 km2.46.04.0#109090745Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#109090754Unpaved0.23 km2.46.04.0#109090756Unpaved0.45 km2.46.04.0#109090757Unpaved0.39 km2.46.04.0#109705182Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#109631292Unpaved0.40 km2.46.04.0#109090743Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#115816884Unpaved0.22 km2.46.04.0#109090750Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#109631294Unpaved0.09 km2.46.04.0#109631289Unpaved0.59 km2.46.04.0#109090755Unpaved0.34 km2.46.04.0#109090751Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#109705183Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#109705192Unpaved0.42 km2.46.04.0#109631293Unpaved0.39 km2.46.04.0#109090748Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#109090749Unpaved0.51 km2.46.04.0#109705186Unpaved0.37 km2.46.04.0#109090746Unpaved0.48 km2.46.04.0#109090752Unpaved0.03 km2.45.94.0#109631288Unpaved0.43 km2.46.04.0#109705193Unpaved0.39 km2.46.04.0#109705187Unpaved0.27 km2.46.04.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
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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 Gellibrand River Road?+

Gellibrand River Road is approximately 32 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Gellibrand River Road sealed?+

Yes. Gellibrand River Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Gellibrand River Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Gellibrand River Road scores 6.0/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Gellibrand River Road in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Gellibrand River Road scores 3.0/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

Are there any dangerous sections on Gellibrand River Road?+

Contour has identified 84 grey spots on Gellibrand River 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: 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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