Great Alpine Road

NSWPrimary road5.2 km17 segments

7.7Sports

7.9Safety

5.2 kmTotal length

17Segments

3Grey spot segments

Great Alpine Road is a 5.2 km primary route in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 7.9/10 for EVs with flowing corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for sports cars and motorcycles.

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Vehicle scores

7.7/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

7.5/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

7.9/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

6.6/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

6.3/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 17 segments

Excellent (8+)55%Good (6-8)43%Fair (4-6)3%

Sports score IQR: 6.7 - 8.5

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

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

Curviness

6.4

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

10.0

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

Road classPrimary road

5.0

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

Traffic

5.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

8.2

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Road intel

Grey spots3 of 17 segments

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

Wet riskElevated

Average wet sensitivity across segments, based on surface, drainage, gradient and local rainfall.

Night riskPresent

Visibility at night across the road, weighted by lighting, tree canopy density and curves.

Wind exposureModerate

Average wind exposure across segments, based on measured wind speed, terrain and shelter. Relevant for motorcycles and caravans.

Sun glarePresent

East-west segments exposed to sunrise and sunset glare, adjusted for tree cover.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 17 segments· 10 years of data

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.

Road environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

Wet road exposure50%

Night driving risk47%

Wind exposure55%

Sun glare risk64%

Wildlife strike risk14%

Risk values derived from road geometry, orientation, weather station data, and satellite canopy cover. 0 = minimal risk, 1 = maximum risk.

Segments

Top 26 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#143406131Asphalt0.35 km8.98.88.9 #143406130Asphalt0.37 km8.98.88.9 #143504205Asphalt0.31 km8.98.88.9 #143802372Asphalt0.29 km8.88.78.9 #142959141Asphalt0.57 km8.88.78.8 #143802369Asphalt0.36 km8.58.38.6 #143802346Asphalt0.20 km8.38.28.5 #143406132Asphalt0.14 km8.38.28.5 #143802371Asphalt0.18 km8.38.18.2 #143802370Asphalt0.45 km8.17.98.1 #142959145Asphalt0.36 km8.17.98.1 #143617393Asphalt0.44 km8.07.78.0 #143406129Asphalt0.15 km7.97.78.1 #142959144Asphalt0.52 km7.67.37.7 #142959142Asphalt0.23 km7.57.27.6 #143504453Asphalt0.42 km7.47.17.5 #143802506Asphalt0.14 km6.86.47.2 #143810515Asphalt0.20 km6.76.37.1 #142959143Asphalt0.45 km6.66.36.9 #143802347Asphalt0.11 km6.56.27.0 #143671446Asphalt0.28 km6.35.96.7 #142959140Asphalt0.10 km6.25.86.7 #142959146Asphalt0.45 km6.15.76.5 #142959147Asphalt0.14 km5.85.46.3 #143369821Asphalt0.10 km5.44.95.6 #143504454Asphalt0.24 km5.44.95.6

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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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 Great Alpine Road?+

Great Alpine Road is approximately 5.2 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect a few minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Great Alpine Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Great Alpine Road scores 7.5/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Great Alpine Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Great Alpine Road scores 6.3/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Great Alpine Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Great Alpine Road scores 7.9/10 for EVs. Regenerative braking on any elevation changes and smooth throttle control on the corners will both feel at home here.

Is Great Alpine Road suitable for a 4WD?+

Yes. Great Alpine Road scores 6.6/10 for 4WDs, with the right mix of surface and terrain character to be worth the trip.

Are there any dangerous sections on Great Alpine Road?+

Contour has identified 3 grey spots on Great Alpine 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: 2 May 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.

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