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Hopkins Creek Road

NSWUnclassified road7.7 km20 segments
4.5Sports
7.7 kmTotal length
20Segments
24Grey spot segments
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Hopkins Creek Road is a 8 km sealed road in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 8.4/10 for 4WDs with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for EVs.

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Vehicle scores
4.5/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
6.9/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
7.9/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
8.4/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
1.9/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 20 segments
Fair (4-6)54%Poor (<4)46%

Sports score IQR: 3.1 - 5.4

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed72%Unsealed28%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
10.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
10.0
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
10.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 20 segments· 10 years of data
24
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.

When is this road risky?
Crash conditions - share of recorded crashes by circumstance

Wet road crashes

Crashes that occurred in wet conditions

0%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

0%

Based on 10 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
6.6/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure58%
Night driving risk73%
Wind exposure64%
Sun glare risk82%
Wildlife strike risk12%

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

Segments
Top 24 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#110756173Asphalt0.36 km5.48.39.1#110756179Asphalt0.38 km5.48.39.1#110756178Asphalt0.38 km5.48.39.1#110756177Asphalt0.64 km5.48.39.1#110756174Asphalt0.46 km5.48.39.1#110756171Asphalt0.62 km5.48.39.1#110756176Asphalt0.49 km5.48.39.1#110756172Asphalt0.47 km5.48.39.1#110756175Asphalt0.40 km5.38.39.0#110756169Asphalt0.56 km5.28.08.9#110756180Asphalt0.31 km4.87.48.2#111374326Asphalt0.54 km4.67.07.9#110756170Asphalt0.06 km4.56.87.9#111374327Asphalt0.04 km3.95.97.0#111374325Asphalt0.03 km3.85.66.4#110756168Paved0.01 km3.75.56.8#110756167Paved0.02 km3.65.36.5#111374324Asphalt0.02 km3.44.95.8#111374318Unpaved0.62 km2.46.04.0#111374322Unpaved0.27 km2.46.04.0#111374319Unpaved0.45 km2.46.04.0#111374320Unpaved0.38 km2.46.04.0#111374323Unpaved0.10 km2.46.04.0#111374321Unpaved0.38 km2.46.04.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/hopkins-creek-road-nswRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
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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 Hopkins Creek Road?+

Hopkins Creek Road is approximately 8 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Hopkins Creek Road sealed?+

Yes. Hopkins Creek Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Hopkins Creek Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Hopkins Creek Road scores 6.9/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Hopkins Creek Road in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Hopkins Creek Road scores 1.9/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

Is Hopkins Creek Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Hopkins Creek Road scores 7.9/10 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 Hopkins Creek Road?+

Contour has identified 24 grey spots on Hopkins Creek 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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