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Giants Creek Road

NSWUnclassified road20.2 km43 segments
4.6Sports
20.2 kmTotal length
43Segments
44Grey spot segments
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Giants Creek Road is a 20 km sealed road in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 7.8/10 for EVs with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for 4WDs and motorcycles.

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Vehicle scores
4.6/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
7.0/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
7.8/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
7.7/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
5.2/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 43 segments
Fair (4-6)68%Poor (<4)32%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 5.0

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed74%Unsealed26%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
10.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
9.2
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
7.0
Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.
Road classUnclassified road
8.0
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 43 segments· 10 years of data
44
Grey spots

Crash record linkage not yet available for NSW. 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

100%

Based on 10 years of crash records linked to road geometry. Crash breakdown (night, wet, weekends): VIC data 2012-2024. Other states show aggregate counts only.

Road environment
Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators
7.1/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure53%
Night driving risk69%
Wind exposure58%
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 50 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#111168613Asphalt0.45 km5.38.39.0#111168621Asphalt0.44 km5.17.88.5#111168620Asphalt0.36 km5.07.78.4#111168614Asphalt0.52 km4.97.58.1#111168461Asphalt0.40 km4.97.58.3#112530386Asphalt0.32 km4.97.58.2#111168460Asphalt0.57 km4.87.48.2#112530176Asphalt0.40 km4.87.48.1#111168616Asphalt0.50 km4.87.48.1#111168465Asphalt0.48 km4.87.38.1#111168618Asphalt0.51 km4.87.38.1#111168615Asphalt0.42 km4.77.27.8#111168464Asphalt0.53 km4.77.27.8#111168626Asphalt0.43 km4.77.18.0#111168619Asphalt0.47 km4.77.17.7#112530175Asphalt0.38 km4.67.17.7#111168624Asphalt0.44 km4.67.07.9#111168622Asphalt0.43 km4.67.07.6#111168467Asphalt0.48 km4.56.87.5#111168462Asphalt0.41 km4.56.87.5#111168625Asphalt0.05 km4.46.77.9#111168457Asphalt0.41 km4.46.67.3#111168463Asphalt0.39 km4.36.57.3#111168458Asphalt0.46 km4.36.67.5#111168468Asphalt0.36 km4.36.57.3#111168627Asphalt0.42 km4.36.57.3#111168466Asphalt0.45 km4.36.47.2#111168629Asphalt0.46 km4.26.47.4#111168456Asphalt0.45 km4.26.47.4#111168630Asphalt0.47 km4.26.37.1#111168617Asphalt0.38 km4.26.37.1#112530385Asphalt0.41 km4.05.96.8#111168623Asphalt0.44 km4.05.96.7#112530384Asphalt0.43 km3.95.96.6#111168459Asphalt0.02 km3.95.86.5#111168628Asphalt0.42 km3.85.76.6#112530177Asphalt0.01 km3.75.56.3#111358344Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#111358345Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#111358346Unpaved0.46 km2.46.04.0#111358347Unpaved0.41 km2.46.04.0#111358350Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#111358351Unpaved0.52 km2.46.04.0#111358353Unpaved0.01 km2.43.84.0#111358341Unpaved0.30 km2.46.04.0#111358349Unpaved0.17 km2.46.04.0#111358352Unpaved0.04 km2.45.04.0#111358348Unpaved0.36 km2.46.04.0#111358342Unpaved0.62 km2.46.04.0#111358343Unpaved0.44 km2.46.04.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/giants-creek-road-nswRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
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Councils & Government

This road is part of NSW'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 Giants Creek Road?+

Giants Creek Road is approximately 20 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Giants Creek Road sealed?+

Yes. Giants Creek Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Giants Creek Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Giants Creek Road scores 7.0/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Giants Creek Road in a caravan?+

With care. Giants Creek Road scores 5.2/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Giants Creek Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Giants Creek Road scores 7.8/10 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 Giants Creek Road?+

Contour has identified 44 grey spots on Giants Creek 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: 21 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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