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Holts Road

QLDUnclassified road5.5 km12 segments
2.4Sports
6.8Safety
5.5 kmTotal length
12Segments

Holts Road is a 5.5 km sealed road in Queensland, Australia. It scores 7.5/10 for 4WDs with flowing corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores
2.4/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
6.0/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
4.0/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
7.5/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
2.6/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 12 segments
Poor (<4)100%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 2.4

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed56%Unsealed44%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
3.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
6.6
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.
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.
When is this road risky?
Crash conditions - share of recorded crashes by circumstance

Wet road crashes

Crashes that occurred in wet conditions

12%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

31%

Based on 24 years of crash records linked to road geometry. Crash breakdown (night, wet, weekends): VIC data 2012-2024. Other states show aggregate counts only.

Road environment
Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators
Wet road exposure55%
Night driving risk57%
Wind exposure57%
Sun glare risk93%
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 48 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#142509380Asphalt0.50 km9.09.09.0#142509382Asphalt0.11 km6.96.87.4#142509384Asphalt0.05 km6.76.47.1#142509379Asphalt0.50 km6.76.47.0#142509381Asphalt0.09 km6.56.37.0#142509383Asphalt0.08 km6.15.96.6#142428598Paved0.30 km5.68.79.4#142428599Paved0.29 km5.48.28.9#142428597Paved0.50 km5.38.28.9#142509378Asphalt0.22 km5.35.05.6#142260538Paved0.17 km5.07.78.3#142919645Paved0.11 km4.77.07.8#142645550Asphalt0.09 km4.67.28.3#142645547Asphalt0.12 km4.67.28.2#142919646Paved0.11 km4.56.77.5#142260520Paved0.09 km4.36.57.5#142260537Paved0.09 km4.26.37.2#142260519Paved0.09 km4.16.17.0#142919622Asphalt0.04 km4.06.07.1#142428589Paved0.50 km4.05.97.1#142428593Paved0.03 km4.05.97.1#142428592Paved0.47 km4.05.96.9#142645549Asphalt0.01 km4.06.07.4#142428591Paved0.50 km4.05.86.8#142260536Paved0.08 km3.95.96.8#142428594Paved0.50 km3.95.66.7#142428596Paved0.50 km3.95.66.7#142428590Paved0.00 km3.85.56.4#142428595Paved0.38 km3.85.56.4#142894619Asphalt0.03 km3.75.56.8#142260521Asphalt0.20 km3.75.46.6#142919621Asphalt0.04 km3.65.46.4#142645548Asphalt0.01 km3.65.36.3#142787884Paved0.13 km3.65.26.3#142787885Asphalt0.05 km3.45.05.9#142260522Asphalt0.17 km3.45.05.9#142894617Unpaved0.50 km2.44.64.0#142669203Unpaved0.50 km2.44.84.0#142669199Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#142669200Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#142669207Unpaved0.19 km2.44.44.0#142669201Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#142669204Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#142669206Unpaved0.50 km2.45.04.0#142894618Unpaved0.35 km2.46.04.0#142894616Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#142669205Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#142669202Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/holts-road-qldRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Holts%20Road&state=QLDSearch roads by name

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 Holts Road?+

Holts Road is approximately 5.5 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect a few minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Holts Road sealed?+

Yes. Holts Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Holts Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Holts Road scores 6.0/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Holts Road in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Holts Road scores 2.6/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

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Road data last updated: 26 April 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.