Lake Paloona Road
Lake Paloona Road is a 5 km sealed secondary route in Tasmania, Australia. It scores 9.2/10 for sports cars with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for EVs and motorcycles and 4WDs and caravans.
7-day forecast
Sports score IQR: 8.9 - 9.3
Source: State crash data linked to road geometry. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit.
Wet road crashes
Crashes that occurred in wet conditions
Night crashes
Crashes that occurred after dark
Based on 28 years of crash records linked to road geometry. Crash breakdown (night, wet, weekends): VIC data 2012-2024. Other states show aggregate counts only.
Risk values derived from road geometry, orientation, weather station data, and satellite canopy cover. 0 = minimal risk, 1 = maximum risk.
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This road is part of TAS'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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Lake Paloona Road is approximately 5 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.
Is Lake Paloona Road sealed?+
Yes. Lake Paloona Road is fully sealed for its entire length.
Is Lake Paloona Road good for motorcycles?+
Yes. Lake Paloona Road scores 9.1/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.
Can I drive Lake Paloona Road in a caravan?+
Yes. Lake Paloona Road scores 8.2/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.
Is Lake Paloona Road good for an EV?+
Yes. Lake Paloona Road scores 9.2/10 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 Lake Paloona Road?+
Contour has identified 3 grey spots on Lake Paloona Road - sections where the road geometry does not match the posted speed limit. Take extra care in wet or low-visibility conditions.
Road data last updated: 16 April 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.