Macs Reef Road

ACTSecondary road10.2 km28 segments

7.9Sports

10.2 kmTotal length

28Segments

33Grey spot segments

Macs Reef Road is a 10 km sealed secondary route in the ACT, Australia. It scores 8.2/10 for caravans with gently winding corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for EVs and sports cars and motorcycles.

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Vehicle scores

7.9/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

7.7/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

8.0/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

6.8/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

8.2/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 28 segments

Excellent (8+)50%Good (6-8)41%Fair (4-6)9%

Sports score IQR: 6.8 - 8.3

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 classSecondary road

8.0

Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.

Traffic

7.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

7.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 28 segments· 11 years of data

Grey spots

Crash record linkage not yet available for ACT. 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

6.9/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure50%

Night driving risk57%

Wind exposure57%

Sun glare risk92%

Wildlife strike risk12%

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

Segments

Top 33 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#105143257Asphalt0.50 km9.39.29.3 #105143256Asphalt0.50 km9.29.19.2 #105211799Asphalt0.50 km9.29.19.2 #105211706Asphalt0.39 km9.19.09.1 #105211691Asphalt0.50 km8.88.78.9 #105211704Asphalt0.50 km8.88.78.8 #105143255Asphalt0.50 km8.88.78.7 #105163521Asphalt0.39 km8.88.68.8 #105211801Asphalt0.50 km8.68.58.5 #105211692Asphalt0.50 km8.48.38.4 #105143253Asphalt0.50 km8.48.38.4 #105211693Asphalt0.50 km8.48.38.4 #105211797Asphalt0.50 km8.38.28.3 #105211695Asphalt0.50 km8.28.18.2 #105211705Asphalt0.50 km8.17.98.2 #105211703Asphalt0.30 km7.87.57.9 #105143251Asphalt0.50 km7.67.37.8 #105211696Asphalt0.13 km7.37.07.7 #105143254Asphalt0.19 km7.37.07.6 #105211800Asphalt0.11 km7.26.97.6 #105211803Asphalt0.13 km7.26.97.4 #105211690Asphalt0.17 km7.06.77.4 #105211802Asphalt0.50 km7.06.86.7 #105211694Asphalt0.50 km6.86.57.1 #105143258Asphalt0.04 km6.76.37.2 #105211798Asphalt0.08 km6.66.37.1 #105267956Asphalt0.02 km6.56.27.1 #105163520Asphalt0.07 km6.56.27.1 #105211701Asphalt0.09 km6.46.06.8 #105143252Asphalt0.03 km6.15.76.3 #105211702Asphalt0.02 km6.05.56.1 #105127529Concrete0.09 km4.46.87.8 #105127528Concrete0.06 km4.26.47.4

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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Councils & Government

This road is part of ACT'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 Macs Reef Road?+

Macs Reef Road is approximately 10 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Macs Reef Road sealed?+

Yes. Macs Reef Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Macs Reef Road good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Macs Reef Road scores 7.7/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Macs Reef Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Macs Reef Road scores 8.2/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Macs Reef Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Macs Reef Road scores 8.0/10 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 Macs Reef Road?+

Contour has identified 33 grey spots on Macs Reef 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.

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