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Hungry Head Road

NSWTertiary road4.8 km16 segments16
4.9Sports
4.8 kmTotal length
16Segments
21Grey spot segments
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Hungry Head Road is a 5 km sealed tertiary route in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 8.4/10 for EVs with gently winding corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for motorcycles and 4WDs.

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Vehicle scores
4.9/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
7.5/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
8.4/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
7.4/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
5.6/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 16 segments
Good (6-8)5%Fair (4-6)84%Poor (<4)11%

Sports score IQR: 4.4 - 5.4

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed100%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
10.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
5.3
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
10.0
Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.
Road classTertiary road
9.0
Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.
Traffic
9.0
Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.
Elevation
9.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 16 segments
21
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.

Road environment
Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators
7.3/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure50%
Night driving risk65%
Wind exposure63%
Sun glare risk49%
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 21 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#110675899Asphalt0.15 km6.96.87.2#110722303Asphalt0.03 km6.36.06.4#110552274Asphalt0.46 km5.68.79.4#110552275Asphalt0.46 km5.68.79.4#111386959Asphalt0.55 km5.68.69.4#110552271Asphalt0.65 km5.48.39.1#110552273Asphalt0.62 km5.48.28.9#111386960Asphalt0.34 km5.27.98.7#111269112Asphalt0.65 km5.07.78.5#110643393Asphalt0.12 km4.87.48.3#111269114Asphalt0.25 km4.87.48.3#111269113Asphalt0.13 km4.87.28.2#111279037Asphalt0.35 km4.77.18.1#111386961Asphalt0.16 km4.77.08.0#110643392Asphalt0.20 km4.66.98.0#110675900Asphalt0.05 km4.64.34.9#110552272Asphalt0.03 km4.56.78.0#111386962Asphalt0.16 km4.46.67.7#111197720Asphalt0.30 km4.46.77.7#111386963Concrete0.02 km3.95.76.8#111197719Asphalt0.01 km3.14.55.4
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/hungry-head-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 Hungry Head Road?+

Hungry Head Road is approximately 5 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Hungry Head Road sealed?+

Yes. Hungry Head Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Hungry Head Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Hungry Head Road scores 7.5/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Hungry Head Road in a caravan?+

With care. Hungry Head Road scores 5.6/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Hungry Head Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Hungry Head Road scores 8.4/10 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 Hungry Head Road?+

Contour has identified 21 grey spots on Hungry Head 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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