Kirk Road

VICResidential road1.2 km3 segments

3.9Sports

7.2Safety

1.2 kmTotal length

3Segments

Kirk Road is a 1.2 km sealed residential street in Victoria, Australia. It scores 7.2/10 for 4WDs with highly technical corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores

3.9/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.0/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

4.0/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

7.2/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

4.0/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 3 segments

Fair (4-6)84%Poor (<4)16%

Sports score IQR: 3.7 - 4.0

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed33%Unsealed67%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

3.0

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

Curviness

8.4

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

7.6

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

9.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Road intel

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.

Road environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

Wet road exposure47%

Night driving risk44%

Wind exposure47%

Sun glare risk17%

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 19 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#144344021Asphalt0.05 km6.05.96.5 #144344020Asphalt0.11 km6.05.96.5 #144344019Asphalt0.22 km5.65.46.2 #144344016Asphalt0.02 km5.65.46.1 #144344023Asphalt0.07 km5.65.46.1 #144344022Asphalt0.07 km5.35.15.7 #144344015Asphalt0.14 km5.35.15.7 #144344017Asphalt0.10 km5.24.95.4 #144344018Asphalt0.05 km5.24.95.4 #144772833Unpaved0.34 km4.06.54.0 #144772832Unpaved0.65 km4.06.54.0 #144955255Asphalt0.50 km3.45.16.0 #144772831Unpaved0.20 km3.43.53.8 #144955256Asphalt0.19 km3.44.95.8 #144519100Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0 #144519101Unpaved0.32 km2.44.04.0 #144519099Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0 #144519098Unpaved0.50 km2.44.14.0 #144519097Unpaved0.07 km2.44.04.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/kirk-road-vic-2Road aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list

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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 Kirk Road?+

Kirk Road is approximately 1.2 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect a few minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Kirk Road sealed?+

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

Is Kirk Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Kirk Road scores 6.0/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Kirk Road in a caravan?+

With care. Kirk Road scores 4.0/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

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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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