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McDouall Peak Road

SAUnclassified road29.7 km62 segments
2.4Sports
6.1Safety
29.7 kmTotal length
62Segments
62Grey spot segments

McDouall Peak Road is a 30 km unsealed road in South Australia, Australia. It scores 4.7/10 for 4WDs with straight corners and rough surface.

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Punteggi per veicolo
2.4/10
SPTSportStrade asfaltate, tortuosità, passi di montagna
3.9/10
MOTMotoCurve strette, tornanti, strade tecniche
4.0/10
EVEVManto liscio, strade asfaltate, amico dell'autonomia
4.7/10
4x44x4Accesso ghiaia, idoneità fuoristrada
2.6/10
VANCaravanAsfalto liscio, pendenze dolci, nessun passo ripido
Distribuzione qualità dei tratti
Punteggio Sport - 62 tratti
Scarso (<4)100%

IQR punteggio Sport: 2.4 - 2.4

Surface
Surface coverage
Unsealed100%
Dettaglio del punteggio
Punteggi mediani dei componenti su tutti i tratti
Manto
3.0
Qualità mediana del manto. Asfalto liscio = 10. Chipseal = 8. Ghiaia = 5.
Tortuosità
0.1
Tortuosità mediana. Punteggi più alti significano più curve per chilometro.
Velocità
7.0
Adeguatezza del limite di velocità. Punto ideale a 60-110 km/h.
Classe stradaUnclassified road
8.0
Classificazione stradale. Le autostrade hanno zero. Le strade terziarie hanno 9.
Traffico
9.0
Densità di traffico stimata. Meno traffico = punteggio più alto.
Dislivello
2.0
Variazione di altitudine per chilometro. Più salita = punteggio più alto.
Storico incidenti
Aggregato su 62 tratti
62
Zone grigie

Il collegamento dei registri incidenti non è ancora disponibile per SA. Le zone grigie sono tratti dove la geometria di curvatura non corrisponde al limite di velocità - vengono segnalate indipendentemente dallo storico incidenti.

Ambiente stradale
Indicatori di rischio derivati da geometria e clima
6.1/10 punteggio di sicurezza - più alto è più sicuro
Esposizione strada bagnata53%
Rischio guida notturna48%
Esposizione al vento46%
Rischio abbagliamento solare93%
Rischio impatto fauna10%

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

Segments
Top 65 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#104469887Unpaved0.48 km4.05.54.0#104469884Unpaved0.50 km4.04.43.8#104469885Unpaved0.50 km3.94.13.7#104705597Unpaved0.19 km2.44.04.0#104705536Unpaved0.50 km2.43.94.0#104705534Unpaved0.50 km2.44.24.0#104705535Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104705537Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104705538Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104705539Unpaved0.50 km2.44.84.0#104705575Unpaved0.50 km2.43.94.0#104705576Unpaved0.50 km2.43.94.0#104705577Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#104705578Unpaved0.50 km2.43.94.0#104705579Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104705580Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104705581Unpaved0.50 km2.45.84.0#104705582Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104705583Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104705584Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104705585Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104705586Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104705587Unpaved0.50 km2.44.44.0#104705588Unpaved0.50 km2.44.14.0#104705589Unpaved0.50 km2.45.74.0#104705590Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#104705591Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#104705592Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#104705593Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104705594Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104705595Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104705596Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#104705598Unpaved0.50 km2.43.94.0#104705599Unpaved0.50 km2.44.44.0#104705600Unpaved0.50 km2.45.04.0#104705601Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#104705602Unpaved0.50 km2.45.64.0#104705603Unpaved0.50 km2.45.34.0#104705604Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#104705605Unpaved0.50 km2.45.84.0#104705606Unpaved0.50 km2.45.34.0#104705607Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104705608Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#104705609Unpaved0.50 km2.44.94.0#104705680Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104705681Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104705682Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104705683Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104705684Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104705685Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104705686Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104705687Unpaved0.50 km2.43.94.0#104705688Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104705689Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104705690Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104705691Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104705692Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104705693Unpaved0.50 km2.44.84.0#104705694Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104705695Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104705696Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104705540Unpaved0.04 km2.44.04.0#104705697Unpaved0.50 km2.43.94.0#104705610Unpaved0.30 km2.44.34.0#104705698Unpaved0.15 km2.44.84.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
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Councils & Government

This road is part of SA'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 McDouall Peak Road?+

McDouall Peak Road is approximately 30 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is McDouall Peak Road sealed?+

No. McDouall Peak Road is unsealed for its entire scored length. A vehicle suited to gravel or dirt is recommended.

Is McDouall Peak Road good for motorcycles?+

Not really. McDouall Peak Road scores 3.9/10 for motorcycles. Look for higher-rated alternatives nearby.

Can I drive McDouall Peak Road in a caravan?+

Not recommended. McDouall Peak Road scores 2.6/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

Is McDouall Peak Road suitable for a 4WD?+

McDouall Peak Road scores 4.7/10 for 4WDs. Passable but not a standout. Check recent condition reports for surface state.

Are there any dangerous sections on McDouall Peak Road?+

Contour has identified 62 grey spots on McDouall Peak 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: 24 April 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.