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Gidgealpa Road

QLDUnclassified road61.6 km126 segments
2.4Sports
61.6 kmTotal length
126Segments
126Grey spot segments

Gidgealpa Road is a 62 km unsealed road in Queensland, Australia. It scores 6.1/10 for 4WDs with gently winding corners and rough surface.

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Puntajes por vehículo
2.4/10
SPTDeportivoCarreteras asfaltadas, sinuosidad, puertos de montaña
5.1/10
MOTMotoCurvas cerradas, lazadas, carreteras técnicas
4.0/10
VEVEFirme liso, asfaltado, amigo de la autonomía
6.1/10
4x44x4Acceso por grava, aptitud off-road
2.6/10
VANCaravanaAsfalto liso, pendientes suaves, sin puertos empinados
Distribución de calidad de tramos
Puntaje Deportivo - 126 tramos
Malo (<4)100%

IQR puntaje Deportivo: 2.4 - 2.4

Surface
Surface coverage
Unsealed100%
Desglose del puntaje
Puntajes medianos de componentes en todos los tramos
Firme
3.0
Calidad mediana del firme. Asfalto liso = 10. Chipseal = 8. Grava = 5.
Sinuosidad
4.1
Sinuosidad mediana. Puntajes más altos significan más curvas por kilómetro.
Velocidad
7.0
Adecuación del límite de velocidad. Punto óptimo a 60-110 km/h.
Clase de víaUnclassified road
8.0
Clasificación vial. Las autopistas tienen cero. Las vías terciarias tienen 9.
Tráfico
9.0
Densidad de tráfico estimada. Menos tráfico = puntaje más alto.
Desnivel
2.0
Cambio de altitud por kilómetro. Más subida = puntaje más alto.
Road intel
Grey spots126 of 126 segments
Segments where curvature is tighter than the posted speed limit. Geometry alone flags these as higher risk, no crash history required.
Historial de accidentes
Agregado en 126 tramos
126
Zonas grises

La vinculación de registros de accidentes aún no está disponible para QLD. Las zonas grises son tramos donde la geometría de curvatura no coincide con el límite - se marcan con independencia del historial.

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 Gidgealpa Road?+

Gidgealpa Road is approximately 62 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Gidgealpa Road sealed?+

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

Is Gidgealpa Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Gidgealpa Road scores 5.1/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Gidgealpa Road in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Gidgealpa Road scores 2.6/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

Is Gidgealpa Road suitable for a 4WD?+

Yes. Gidgealpa Road scores 6.1/10 for 4WDs, with the right mix of surface and terrain character to be worth the trip.

Are there any dangerous sections on Gidgealpa Road?+

Contour has identified 126 grey spots on Gidgealpa 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: 23 April 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.