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Harding Lawson Road

VICUnclassified road10.5 km24 segments
3.3Sports
10.5 kmTotal length
24Segments
24Grey spot segments
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Harding Lawson Road is a 10 km sealed road in Victoria, Australia. It scores 7.7/10 for 4WDs with highly technical corners and solid surface.

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Vehicle scores
3.3/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
6.2/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
5.7/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
7.7/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
3.3/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 24 segments
Fair (4-6)50%Poor (<4)50%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 5.1

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed49%Unsealed51%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
6.5
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
9.1
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 24 segments· 13 years of data
24
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.

Road environment
Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators
7.0/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure59%
Night driving risk67%
Wind exposure60%
Sun glare risk86%
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 24 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#108770804Asphalt0.37 km5.38.29.0#108770805Asphalt0.21 km5.17.98.6#108770801Asphalt0.40 km5.17.98.7#108770796Asphalt0.43 km5.17.98.5#108770795Asphalt0.65 km5.17.98.5#108770794Asphalt0.65 km5.17.88.5#108770802Asphalt0.44 km5.17.88.5#108770803Asphalt0.38 km5.07.78.4#108770797Asphalt0.45 km5.07.78.4#108770799Asphalt0.65 km4.87.38.1#108770798Asphalt0.34 km4.77.28.0#108770800Asphalt0.13 km4.36.57.4#109619552Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#109619549Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#109619547Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#109619553Unpaved0.41 km2.46.04.0#109619554Unpaved0.42 km2.46.04.0#109619556Unpaved0.20 km2.46.04.0#109619548Unpaved0.50 km2.44.84.0#109619551Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#109619555Unpaved0.28 km2.46.04.0#109619550Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#109619545Unpaved0.44 km2.44.74.0#109619546Unpaved0.50 km2.44.14.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/harding-lawson-road-vicRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
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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 Harding Lawson Road?+

Harding Lawson Road is approximately 10 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Harding Lawson Road sealed?+

Yes. Harding Lawson Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Harding Lawson Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Harding Lawson Road scores 6.2/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Harding Lawson Road in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Harding Lawson Road scores 3.3/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

Are there any dangerous sections on Harding Lawson Road?+

Contour has identified 24 grey spots on Harding Lawson 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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