Goat Ridge Road

VICTertiary road12.6 km29 segments

5.4Sports

12.6 kmTotal length

29Segments

31Grey spot segments

Goat Ridge Road is a 13 km sealed tertiary route in Victoria, Australia. It scores 9.2/10 for EVs with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for 4WDs and motorcycles.

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Vehicle scores

5.4/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

8.4/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

9.2/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

8.5/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

1.9/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 29 segments

Excellent (8+)29%Good (6-8)6%Fair (4-6)61%Poor (<4)3%

Sports score IQR: 5.4 - 8.7

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed100%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

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

7.0

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

Road classTertiary road

9.0

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

Traffic

9.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

10.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 29 segments

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.

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 Goat Ridge Road?+

Goat Ridge Road is approximately 13 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Goat Ridge Road sealed?+

Yes. Goat Ridge Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Goat Ridge Road good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Goat Ridge Road scores 8.4/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Goat Ridge Road in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Goat Ridge Road scores 1.9/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

Is Goat Ridge Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Goat Ridge Road scores 9.2/10 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 Goat Ridge Road?+

Contour has identified 31 grey spots on Goat Ridge 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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