Hawthornes Tree Road

VICUnclassified road7.8 km16 segments

4.7Sports

7.8 kmTotal length

16Segments

17Grey spot segments

Hawthornes Tree Road is a 8 km sealed road in Victoria, Australia. It scores 7.9/10 for EVs with flowing corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for motorcycles.

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Vehicle scores

4.7/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

7.2/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

7.9/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

6.6/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

5.3/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 16 segments

Fair (4-6)76%Poor (<4)24%

Sports score IQR: 4.1 - 5.0

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

6.5

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 16 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.

Segments

Top 1 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#109358763Asphalt0.23 km4.97.58.3

Showing top 1 of 16 segments

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 Hawthornes Tree Road?+

Hawthornes Tree Road is approximately 8 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Hawthornes Tree Road sealed?+

Yes. Hawthornes Tree Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Hawthornes Tree Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Hawthornes Tree Road scores 7.2/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Hawthornes Tree Road in a caravan?+

With care. Hawthornes Tree Road scores 5.3/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Hawthornes Tree Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Hawthornes Tree 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.

Are there any dangerous sections on Hawthornes Tree Road?+

Contour has identified 17 grey spots on Hawthornes Tree 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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