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Herbert Park Road

NSWUnclassified road15.5 km37 segments
2.3Sports
15.5 kmTotal length
37Segments
42Grey spot segments
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Herbert Park Road is a 16 km sealed road in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 7.8/10 for 4WDs with flowing corners and fair surface.

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Vehicle scores
2.3/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
5.9/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
4.0/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
7.8/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
2.5/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 37 segments
Fair (4-6)24%Poor (<4)76%

Sports score IQR: 2.3 - 3.9

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed30%Unsealed70%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
5.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
7.2
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
10.0
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 37 segments
42
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
6.7/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure64%
Night driving risk71%
Wind exposure59%
Sun glare risk62%
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 44 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#110585067Asphalt0.50 km5.28.19.0#110585068Asphalt0.60 km5.18.18.8#111567989Asphalt0.30 km5.07.88.6#110585062Asphalt0.45 km5.07.88.6#110585069Asphalt0.56 km5.07.88.4#110585060Asphalt0.40 km4.87.68.3#110585061Asphalt0.40 km4.87.58.2#110585063Asphalt0.38 km4.77.48.1#110585065Asphalt0.41 km4.16.37.5#110585064Asphalt0.23 km4.06.27.1#110585066Asphalt0.39 km4.06.16.9#110688209Paved0.03 km4.06.07.4#111005762Concrete0.01 km3.85.97.2#111005764Asphalt0.02 km3.85.87.0#111005765Concrete0.03 km3.55.36.3#111005763Wood0.02 km3.04.75.3#111005775Gravel0.05 km2.35.34.0#110688210Gravel0.04 km2.35.84.0#110688216Gravel0.38 km2.35.94.0#111005761Gravel0.12 km2.35.94.0#110688215Gravel0.50 km2.35.94.0#111005758Gravel0.21 km2.35.94.0#111005769Gravel0.13 km2.35.94.0#111005771Gravel0.39 km2.35.94.0#111005756Gravel0.48 km2.35.94.0#111005759Gravel0.54 km2.35.94.0#110688213Gravel0.50 km2.35.94.0#110688211Gravel0.50 km2.35.94.0#110688217Gravel0.36 km2.35.94.0#111005757Gravel0.36 km2.35.94.0#111005760Gravel0.40 km2.35.94.0#111005766Gravel0.50 km2.35.94.0#111005767Gravel0.41 km2.35.94.0#111005768Gravel0.54 km2.35.94.0#111005770Gravel0.37 km2.35.84.0#111005772Gravel0.42 km2.35.94.0#111005773Gravel0.45 km2.35.94.0#111005774Gravel0.15 km2.35.94.0#111005776Gravel0.45 km2.35.94.0#111005777Gravel0.57 km2.35.94.0#111005778Gravel0.65 km2.35.94.0#112272640Gravel0.23 km2.35.94.0#110688212Gravel0.65 km2.35.94.0#110688214Gravel0.58 km2.35.64.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/herbert-park-road-nswRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Herbert%20Park%20Road&state=NSWSearch roads by name

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 Herbert Park Road?+

Herbert Park Road is approximately 16 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Herbert Park Road sealed?+

Yes. Herbert Park Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Herbert Park Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Herbert Park Road scores 5.9/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Herbert Park Road in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Herbert Park Road scores 2.5/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

Are there any dangerous sections on Herbert Park Road?+

Contour has identified 42 grey spots on Herbert Park 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: 21 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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