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Lamington National Park Road

NSWSecondary road20.7 km58 segments
6.3Sports
20.7 kmTotal length
58Segments
85Grey spot segments
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Lamington National Park Road is a 21 km sealed secondary route in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 8.4/10 for EVs with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for motorcycles and 4WDs.

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Vehicle scores
6.3/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
8.3/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
8.4/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
7.3/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
4.0/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 58 segments
Good (6-8)58%Fair (4-6)39%Poor (<4)4%

Sports score IQR: 4.8 - 6.4

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
10.0
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
4.0
Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.
Road classSecondary road
8.0
Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.
Traffic
7.0
Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.
Elevation
9.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 58 segments
85
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
6.3/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure47%
Night driving risk56%
Wind exposure60%
Sun glare risk40%
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 85 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#111152953Asphalt0.21 km6.78.88.9#111152956Asphalt0.41 km6.78.88.9#111152954Asphalt0.37 km6.78.88.9#111152949Asphalt0.29 km6.78.88.8#111152940Asphalt0.37 km6.78.88.8#111152944Asphalt0.48 km6.78.88.8#111152957Asphalt0.40 km6.78.88.8#111152939Asphalt0.45 km6.78.88.8#111152955Asphalt0.65 km6.78.88.8#111152948Asphalt0.37 km6.78.88.8#111152963Asphalt0.65 km6.48.58.6#111152976Asphalt0.65 km6.48.58.6#111152925Asphalt0.42 km6.48.58.6#110757150Asphalt0.65 km6.48.58.6#111152936Asphalt0.65 km6.48.48.6#111338315Asphalt0.56 km6.48.58.6#111338316Asphalt0.19 km6.48.58.6#111152968Asphalt0.39 km6.48.58.6#111152967Asphalt0.65 km6.48.58.6#111152964Asphalt0.15 km6.48.58.6#110761798Asphalt0.46 km6.38.48.5#110761802Asphalt0.45 km6.38.48.5#111152966Asphalt0.42 km6.38.48.5#111152982Asphalt0.27 km6.38.48.5#110761803Asphalt0.65 km6.38.48.5#110761804Asphalt0.43 km6.38.48.5#111152909Asphalt0.19 km6.38.38.4#110761806Asphalt0.19 km6.38.48.6#110761805Asphalt0.55 km6.38.48.5#110761807Asphalt0.46 km6.38.48.5#111152917Asphalt0.18 km6.38.38.5#111152943Asphalt0.34 km6.38.38.5#111152973Asphalt0.57 km6.38.38.5#111152970Asphalt0.63 km6.38.38.5#110757151Asphalt0.51 km6.38.38.5#111152945Asphalt0.57 km6.38.28.3#111152947Asphalt0.52 km6.38.28.3#111152972Asphalt0.17 km6.28.28.4#110761801Asphalt0.65 km6.28.28.3#111152946Asphalt0.20 km6.18.18.2#111152951Asphalt0.59 km6.18.18.2#111152977Asphalt0.65 km6.18.18.3#111152922Asphalt0.15 km6.18.08.3#111152941Asphalt0.57 km6.17.98.1#110761799Asphalt0.37 km5.87.77.8#111152919Asphalt0.18 km5.77.47.9#110761808Asphalt0.59 km5.77.47.6#111152974Asphalt0.07 km5.67.47.8#111152971Asphalt0.13 km5.67.37.8#111152980Asphalt0.08 km5.67.37.8#110757152Asphalt0.13 km5.67.37.8#110761800Asphalt0.40 km5.47.17.4#111152952Asphalt0.09 km5.46.97.5#111152969Asphalt0.11 km5.26.77.2#111152914Asphalt0.12 km5.16.77.3#111372384Asphalt0.02 km5.16.67.3#111372383Asphalt0.02 km5.16.67.3#111152961Asphalt0.10 km5.16.57.1#111152950Asphalt0.08 km5.06.47.1#111152962Asphalt0.11 km4.96.37.0#111152911Asphalt0.15 km4.86.37.0#111152942Asphalt0.09 km4.86.16.8#111152965Asphalt0.09 km4.86.26.9#111152979Asphalt0.09 km4.86.16.8#111152912Asphalt0.10 km4.76.16.8#111152981Asphalt0.06 km4.76.06.8#111152924Asphalt0.05 km4.65.96.3#111152923Asphalt0.05 km4.65.96.7#111338313Asphalt0.11 km4.65.96.7#110704274Asphalt0.07 km4.67.28.2#111152910Asphalt0.02 km4.65.86.7#111152916Asphalt0.03 km4.65.86.7#110761809Asphalt0.07 km4.55.86.6#111152960Asphalt0.05 km4.55.86.6#111152913Asphalt0.05 km4.55.86.5#111152937Asphalt0.02 km4.55.66.0#111152978Asphalt0.07 km4.55.76.3#111152975Asphalt0.10 km4.35.56.0#111152935Asphalt0.03 km4.25.36.2#110761810Asphalt0.07 km4.15.26.1#111152918Asphalt0.01 km4.15.05.6#111152920Asphalt0.02 km4.15.05.6#110761811Asphalt0.03 km3.65.66.9#110704275Asphalt0.03 km3.24.86.2#110704276Asphalt0.02 km2.84.15.1
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
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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 Lamington National Park Road?+

Lamington National Park Road is approximately 21 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Lamington National Park Road sealed?+

Yes. Lamington National Park Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Lamington National Park Road good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Lamington National Park Road scores 8.3/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Lamington National Park Road in a caravan?+

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

Is Lamington National Park Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Lamington National Park 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 Lamington National Park Road?+

Contour has identified 85 grey spots on Lamington National Park 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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