Hocking Avenue

VICResidential road1.2 km11 segments

5.0Sports

6.0Safety

1.2 kmTotal length

11Segments

23Grey spot segments

Hocking Avenue is a 1 km sealed residential street in Victoria, Australia. It scores 6.1/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

5.0/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

5.0/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

5.7/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

4.1/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

6.1/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 11 segments

Good (6-8)9%Fair (4-6)83%Poor (<4)9%

Sports score IQR: 4.6 - 5.3

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed71%Unsealed29%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

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

Curviness

0.9

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

4.0

Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.

Road classResidential road

3.0

Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.

Traffic

7.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

7.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 11 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.

Road environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

6.0/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure77%

Night driving risk74%

Wind exposure65%

Sun glare risk100%

Wildlife strike risk11%

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

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 Hocking Avenue?+

Hocking Avenue is approximately 1 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Hocking Avenue sealed?+

Yes. Hocking Avenue is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Hocking Avenue good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Hocking Avenue scores 5.0/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Hocking Avenue in a caravan?+

Yes. Hocking Avenue scores 6.1/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Are there any dangerous sections on Hocking Avenue?+

Contour has identified 23 grey spots on Hocking Avenue - 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: 23 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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