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Mount Arapiles Summit Road

VICUnclassified road4.8 km12 segments
5.5Sports
4.8 kmTotal length
12Segments
12Grey spot segments

Mount Arapiles Summit Road is a 5 km sealed road in Victoria, Australia. It scores 9.1/10 for EVs with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for 4WDs and motorcycles.

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Vehicle scores
5.5/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
8.4/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
9.1/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
8.5/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
5.9/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 12 segments
Fair (4-6)83%Poor (<4)17%

Sports score IQR: 5.1 - 5.6

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
10.0
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
10.0
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
8.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 12 segments
12
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.

Road environment
Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators
6.6/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure56%
Night driving risk78%
Wind exposure65%
Sun glare risk45%
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 1 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#109271630Asphalt0.36 km5.68.69.4
Showing top 1 of 12 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 Mount Arapiles Summit Road?+

Mount Arapiles Summit Road is approximately 5 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Mount Arapiles Summit Road sealed?+

Yes. Mount Arapiles Summit Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Mount Arapiles Summit Road good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Mount Arapiles Summit Road scores 8.4/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Mount Arapiles Summit Road in a caravan?+

With care. Mount Arapiles Summit Road scores 5.9/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Mount Arapiles Summit Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Mount Arapiles Summit Road scores 9.1/10 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 Mount Arapiles Summit Road?+

Contour has identified 12 grey spots on Mount Arapiles Summit 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: 22 April 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.