Highland Way

NSWPrimary road14.5 km37 segments

7.0Sports

8.0Safety

14.5 kmTotal length

37Segments

10Recorded crashes

2Grey spot segments

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Highland Way is a 15 km sealed primary route in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 7.4/10 for caravans with gently winding corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for EVs.

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Scores par véhicule

7.0/10

SPTSportRoutes revêtues, sinuosité, cols de montagne

6.7/10

MOTMotoVirages serrés, lacets, routes techniques

7.1/10

VEVESurface lisse, routes revêtues, compatible avec l'autonomie

5.6/10

4x44x4Accès gravier, aptitude hors-route

7.4/10

VANCaravaneRevêtement lisse, pentes douces, pas de cols raides

Distribution de qualité des tronçons

Score Sport - 37 tronçons

Excellent (8+)22%Bon (6-8)50%Correct (4-6)28%

IQR score Sport : 5.8 - 7.8

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed100%

Détail du score

Scores médians des composants sur tous les tronçons

Surface

10.0

Qualité de surface médiane. Bitume lisse = 10. Gravillonnage = 8. Gravier = 5.

Sinuosité

4.8

Sinuosité médiane. Plus le score est élevé, plus la route a de virages par kilomètre.

Vitesse

9.7

Adéquation à la limite de vitesse. Sweet spot à 60-110 km/h.

Classe de routePrimary road

5.0

Classification routière. Les autoroutes ont zéro. Les routes tertiaires ont 9.

Trafic

5.0

Densité de trafic estimée. Moins de trafic = score plus élevé.

Dénivelé

5.7

Changement d'altitude par kilomètre. Plus ça monte = score plus élevé.

Road intel

Grey spots2 of 37 segments

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

Wet riskModerate

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.

Historique des accidents

Agrégé sur les 37 tronçons· 10 ans de données

Total des accidents

Décès

Blessures graves

Zones grises

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Roads.detail.crashesFiveYr

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Roads.detail.stateAvgRateLabel: 0.296 Roads.detail.rateUnitRoads.detail.thisRoadRateLabel: 0.965▲ Roads.detail.aboveStateAverage

Source : données d'accidents d'État liées à la géométrie routière. Les zones grises sont des tronçons où la géométrie de courbure ne correspond pas à la limite de vitesse affichée.

Quand cette route est-elle risquée ?

Conditions d'accident - part des accidents enregistrés par circonstance

Accidents sur route mouillée

Accidents survenus en conditions humides

Accidents de nuit

Accidents survenus après la tombée de la nuit

Basé sur 10 ans de registres d'accidents liés à la géométrie routière. Détail des accidents (nuit, pluie, week-ends) : données VIC 2012-2024. Les autres États n'affichent que les totaux agrégés.

Environnement routier

Indicateurs de risque dérivés de la géométrie et du climat

Exposition route mouillée45%

Risque de conduite de nuit41%

Exposition au vent49%

Risque d'éblouissement82%

Risque de collision avec la faune11%

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

Segments

Top 54 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#143526703Asphalt0.50 km8.48.38.3 #143526706Asphalt0.65 km8.28.18.2 #143440858Asphalt0.50 km8.28.18.0 #143440851Asphalt0.38 km8.28.08.1 #143298233Asphalt0.24 km8.18.08.1 #143526697Asphalt0.57 km8.17.98.1 #143440850Asphalt0.37 km8.17.88.1 #143526695Asphalt0.50 km8.07.88.0 #143050869Asphalt0.18 km7.97.98.1 #143440859Asphalt0.50 km7.97.67.7 #143440852Asphalt0.23 km7.97.67.9 #143440853Asphalt0.39 km7.87.67.9 #143298230Asphalt0.35 km7.87.57.8 #143526691Asphalt0.26 km7.77.67.9 #143526700Asphalt0.38 km7.57.27.4 #143526708Asphalt0.25 km7.57.27.6 #143526698Asphalt0.50 km7.47.17.5 #143526707Asphalt0.50 km7.37.07.4 #143298231Asphalt0.36 km7.37.07.4 #143526694Asphalt0.38 km7.37.07.4 #143526692Asphalt0.43 km7.37.17.4 #143298228Asphalt0.36 km7.16.87.3 #143526699Asphalt0.37 km6.96.67.1 #143050873Asphalt0.17 km6.86.77.1 #143526705Asphalt0.38 km6.76.36.7 #143298232Asphalt0.11 km6.66.26.9 #143298227Asphalt0.07 km6.56.26.8 #143050866Asphalt0.23 km6.56.57.0 #144018194Asphalt0.04 km6.35.96.7 #143298229Asphalt0.43 km6.25.86.3 #143368927Concrete0.02 km6.25.86.1 #143570348Asphalt0.02 km6.15.76.7 #143526701Asphalt0.50 km6.05.66.4 #143298226Asphalt0.04 km6.05.66.5 #143050867Asphalt0.09 km6.05.86.3 #143526702Asphalt0.50 km5.85.46.3 #143440860Asphalt0.19 km5.85.46.3 #143526696Asphalt0.50 km5.85.46.3 #143215691Asphalt0.13 km5.85.66.3 #143526709Asphalt0.26 km5.75.35.9 #143440856Asphalt0.50 km5.65.15.8 #143050872Asphalt0.14 km5.55.46.1 #143440854Asphalt0.50 km5.44.95.6 #143440855Asphalt0.57 km5.44.95.6 #143440857Asphalt0.38 km5.44.95.6 #143526704Asphalt0.50 km5.44.95.6 #143050870Asphalt0.05 km5.45.26.0 #143050868Asphalt0.07 km4.94.75.5 #143439732Asphalt0.05 km4.84.65.4 #143439731Asphalt0.04 km4.84.65.4 #143050871Asphalt0.05 km4.84.55.4 #143526693Asphalt0.14 km4.74.45.3 #143004757Concrete0.07 km3.95.97.2 #143400456Concrete0.05 km3.85.76.8

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 Highland Way?+

Highland Way is approximately 15 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 10 minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Highland Way sealed?+

Yes. Highland Way is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Highland Way good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Highland Way scores 6.7/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Highland Way in a caravan?+

Yes. Highland Way scores 7.4/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Highland Way good for an EV?+

Yes. Highland Way scores 7.1/10 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 Highland Way?+

Contour has identified 2 grey spots on Highland Way - 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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