Mareeba Road

NSWResidential road3.5 km10 segments

3.7Sports

3.5 kmTotal length

10Segments

10Grey spot segments

Mareeba Road is a 4 km sealed residential street in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 6.0/10 for 4WDs with straight corners and solid surface.

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Vehicle scores

3.7/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

5.2/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

4.7/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

6.0/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

4.3/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 10 segments

Good (6-8)20%Fair (4-6)30%Poor (<4)50%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 5.3

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed42%Unsealed58%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

6.5

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

Curviness

3.3

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

7.0

Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.

Road classResidential road

5.5

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

Traffic

8.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

5.5

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 10 segments

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

6.5/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure66%

Night driving risk59%

Wind exposure60%

Sun glare risk96%

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 11 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#110743018Asphalt0.36 km7.97.87.7 #110743012Asphalt0.57 km7.37.37.2 #110743019Asphalt0.54 km6.36.06.4 #110743013Asphalt0.07 km5.35.15.6 #110743020Asphalt0.04 km5.24.95.5 #110743014Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0 #110743017Unpaved0.39 km2.44.24.0 #111816235Unpaved0.19 km2.44.44.0 #110743016Unpaved0.40 km2.44.24.0 #110743015Unpaved0.20 km2.45.24.0 #111248419Unpaved0.39 km2.46.04.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/mareeba-road-nswRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list

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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 Mareeba Road?+

Mareeba Road is approximately 4 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Mareeba Road sealed?+

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

Is Mareeba Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Mareeba Road scores 5.2/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Mareeba Road in a caravan?+

With care. Mareeba Road scores 4.3/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Are there any dangerous sections on Mareeba Road?+

Contour has identified 10 grey spots on Mareeba 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: 23 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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