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Mackay Habana Road

QLDSecondary road11.1 km31 segments
7.1Sports
11.1 kmTotal length
31Segments
70Recorded crashes
10Grey spot segments

Mackay Habana Road is a 11 km sealed secondary route in Queensland, Australia. It scores 7.7/10 for caravans with gently winding corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for EVs and sports cars.

7-day forecast

Vehicle scores
7.1/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
6.9/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
7.4/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
5.9/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
7.7/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 31 segments
Excellent (8+)22%Good (6-8)56%Fair (4-6)17%Poor (<4)6%

Sports score IQR: 6.1 - 7.9

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
4.5
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
10.0
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
4.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 31 segments· 24 years of data
70
Total crashes
1
Fatalities
39
Serious injuries
10
Grey spots

Source: State crash data linked to road geometry. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit.

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

Wet road crashes

Crashes that occurred in wet conditions

13%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

32%

Based on 24 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
7.3/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure43%
Night driving risk50%
Wind exposure50%
Sun glare risk75%
Wildlife strike risk11%

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

Road roughness
NAASRA roughness index - median across segments
2.38IRI m/km

Coverage: 100% of segments surveyed. Source: Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Segments
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
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Councils & Government

This road is part of QLD'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 Mackay Habana Road?+

Mackay Habana Road is approximately 11 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Mackay Habana Road sealed?+

Yes. Mackay Habana Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Mackay Habana Road good for motorcycles?+

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

Can I drive Mackay Habana Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Mackay Habana Road scores 7.7/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Mackay Habana Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Mackay Habana Road scores 7.4/10 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 Mackay Habana Road?+

Contour has identified 10 grey spots on Mackay Habana 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: 16 April 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.