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Melba Gully Road

VICResidential road0.5 km2 segments
7.7Sports
0.5 kmTotal length
2Segments
2Grey spot segments

Melba Gully Road is a 0 km sealed residential street in Victoria, Australia. It scores 7.9/10 for caravans with flowing corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for EVs and sports cars and motorcycles.

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Vehicle scores
7.7/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
7.6/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
7.8/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
6.6/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
7.9/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 2 segments
Excellent (8+)50%Good (6-8)50%

Sports score IQR: 7.5 - 7.8

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
6.8
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
3.0
Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.
Traffic
8.3
Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.
Elevation
8.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 2 segments
2
Grey spots

Crash record linkage not yet available for VIC. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit - these are flagged regardless of crash history.

Traffic volume
Annual average daily traffic
808vehicles per day (median)

Coverage: 50% of segments have AADT data. Based on traffic count surveys - actual volumes vary by season.

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

This road is part of VIC'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 Melba Gully Road?+

Melba Gully Road is approximately 0 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Melba Gully Road sealed?+

Yes. Melba Gully Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Melba Gully Road good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Melba Gully Road scores 7.6/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Melba Gully Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Melba Gully Road scores 7.9/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Melba Gully Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Melba Gully Road scores 7.8/10 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 Melba Gully Road?+

Contour has identified 2 grey spots on Melba Gully 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: 23 April 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.