Heritage Trail

QLDUnclassified road4.2 km13 segments

2.8Sports

6.5Safety

4.2 kmTotal length

13Segments

Heritage Trail is a 4.2 km sealed road in Queensland, Australia. It scores 7.5/10 for 4WDs with highly technical corners and fair surface.

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Vehicle scores

2.8/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.2/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

4.7/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

7.5/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

2.9/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 13 segments

Fair (4-6)19%Poor (<4)81%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 3.6

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed20%Unsealed80%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

6.0

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

Curviness

9.3

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

4.8

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Road intel

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.

Road environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

Wet road exposure63%

Night driving risk73%

Wind exposure52%

Sun glare risk72%

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 13 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#142728162Asphalt0.17 km4.87.37.9 #142728160Asphalt0.50 km4.77.27.8 #142439147Asphalt0.12 km4.16.16.9 #142728161Asphalt0.02 km3.65.36.5 #142728159Asphalt0.02 km3.65.36.5 #142439131Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0 #142439135Gravel0.36 km2.46.04.0 #142439133Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0 #142439128Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0 #142439130Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0 #142439129Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0 #142439134Gravel0.01 km2.44.74.0 #142439132Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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Councils & Government

This road is part of QLD'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 Heritage Trail?+

Heritage Trail is approximately 4.2 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect a few minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Heritage Trail sealed?+

Yes. Heritage Trail is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Heritage Trail good for motorcycles?+

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

Can I drive Heritage Trail in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Heritage Trail scores 2.9/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

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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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