Mckenzie Road

SAUnclassified road10.0 km22 segments

2.4Sports

6.0Safety

10.0 kmTotal length

22Segments

22Grey spot segments

Mckenzie Road is a 10 km unsealed road in South Australia, Australia. It scores 5.3/10 for 4WDs with straight corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores

2.4/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

4.3/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

4.0/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

5.3/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

2.6/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 22 segments

Poor (<4)100%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 2.4

Surface

Surface coverage

Unsealed100%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

3.0

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

Curviness

1.6

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

7.0

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

Road classUnclassified road

8.0

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

Traffic

9.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

4.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Road intel

Grey spots22 of 22 segments

Segments where curvature is tighter than the posted speed limit. Geometry alone flags these as higher risk, no crash history required.

Wet riskElevated

Average wet sensitivity across segments, based on surface, drainage, gradient and local rainfall.

Night riskPresent

Visibility at night across the road, weighted by lighting, tree canopy density and curves.

Wind exposureModerate

Average wind exposure across segments, based on measured wind speed, terrain and shelter. Relevant for motorcycles and caravans.

Sun glarePresent

East-west segments exposed to sunrise and sunset glare, adjusted for tree cover.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 22 segments

Grey spots

Crash record linkage not yet available for SA. 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

Wet road exposure59%

Night driving risk57%

Wind exposure49%

Sun glare risk61%

Wildlife strike risk10%

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

Segments

Top 31 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#104466947Unpaved0.50 km4.04.94.0 #104466944Unpaved0.50 km4.05.34.0 #104466946Unpaved0.50 km4.04.84.0 #104466948Unpaved0.50 km4.05.64.0 #104466949Unpaved0.23 km3.84.03.8 #104466945Unpaved0.50 km3.84.03.8 #104466950Unpaved0.12 km3.83.93.8 #104466942Unpaved0.10 km3.23.33.5 #104466943Unpaved0.50 km3.03.03.1 #104832607Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0 #104832608Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0 #104832609Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0 #104832610Unpaved0.50 km2.44.14.0 #104832611Unpaved0.50 km2.44.14.0 #104832612Unpaved0.50 km2.44.24.0 #104832613Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0 #104832614Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0 #104832615Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0 #104832616Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0 #104832617Unpaved0.49 km2.46.04.0 #104837862Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0 #104585808Unpaved0.20 km2.43.84.0 #104837865Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0 #104837867Unpaved0.18 km2.46.04.0 #104837864Unpaved0.15 km2.44.04.0 #104585805Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0 #104585806Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0 #104585807Unpaved0.50 km2.45.14.0 #104832604Unpaved0.50 km2.45.74.0 #104832605Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0 #104832606Unpaved0.50 km2.43.94.0

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 Mckenzie Road?+

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

Is Mckenzie Road sealed?+

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

Is Mckenzie Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Mckenzie Road scores 4.3/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Mckenzie Road in a caravan?+

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

Is Mckenzie Road suitable for a 4WD?+

Mckenzie Road scores 5.3/10 for 4WDs. Passable but not a standout. Check recent condition reports for surface state.

Are there any dangerous sections on Mckenzie Road?+

Contour has identified 22 grey spots on Mckenzie 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.

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