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Best driving roads near Toowoomba, QLD

Toowoomba sits on top of the Great Dividing Range escarpment with some of Queensland's best technical descents dropping into the Lockyer Valley.

Roads scored
20
Median RQS
8.8/10
Total kilometres
175 km
ProfileAllSportsMotorcycleEV4WDCaravan
SurfaceAll surfacesSealedMixedUnsealed
Min scoreAny score6+7+8+
  1. 01

    Mystery Road

    QLDTertiary2 km118.6 km away2 grey spots
    9.1
    RQS
  2. 02

    Carool Road

    NSWTertiary8 km149 km away20 grey spots
    9.1
    RQS
  3. 03

    Pine Creek Road

    NSWTertiary7 km128.5 km away54 grey spots
    9.1
    RQS
  4. 04

    Tomewin Mountain Road

    NSWSecondary10 km145.6 km away25 grey spots
    8.9
    RQS
  5. 05

    Horsfalls Lane (Flagstone Creek Road)

    QLDSecondary1 km8.3 km away1 grey spot
    8.9
    RQS
  6. 06

    Gold Coast Springbrook Road

    NSWSecondary13 km132 km away47 grey spots
    8.9
    RQS
  7. 07

    Tunnel Ridge Road

    QLDSecondary5 km127.5 km away2 grey spots
    8.8
    RQS
  8. 08

    Mount Nebo Road

    QLDSecondary27 km77.4 km away18 grey spots
    8.8
    RQS
  9. 09

    Old Bahrs Scrub Road

    QLDUnclassified1 km106.9 km away1 grey spot
    8.8
    RQS
  10. 10

    Tomewin Road

    NSWSecondary9 km147 km away29 grey spots
    8.8
    RQS
  11. 11

    Northbrook Parkway

    QLDSecondary14 km68.1 km away11 grey spots
    8.8
    RQS
  12. 12

    Alfred Martin Way

    QLDSecondary11 km135.5 km away21 grey spots
    8.8
    RQS
  13. 13

    Tooloom Road

    NSWSecondary27 km103.2 km away72 grey spots
    8.7
    RQS
  14. 14

    Maidenwell - Bunya Mountains Road

    QLDTertiary13 km94.1 km away30 grey spots
    8.6
    RQS
  15. 15

    Maidenwell Bunya Mountains Road

    QLDTertiary12 km93.3 km away23 grey spots
    8.6
    RQS
  16. 16

    Santa Isobel Boulevard

    QLDTertiary0 km127.5 km away1 grey spot
    8.6
    RQS
  17. 17

    Back Mount Sylvia Road

    QLDTertiary4 km16.5 km away9 grey spots
    8.6
    RQS
  18. 18

    Corks Pocket Road

    QLDUnclassified4 km117.6 km away6 grey spots
    8.6
    RQS
  19. 19

    Guanaba Road

    QLDSecondary3 km118 km away3 grey spots
    8.6
    RQS
  20. 20

    Beacon Road

    QLDUnclassified2 km49 km away19 grey spots
    8.6
    RQS

The Toowoomba Range Road and the New England Highway escarpment runs are the signature local drives. Crow's Nest Road and the Bunya Mountains loop extend north-west for longer days. The Warrego Highway west opens up to the Darling Downs wheat country.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best driving roads near Toowoomba?+

Contour's top three scored roads near Toowoomba are Mystery Road (QLD, RQS 9.1/10, 118.6 km away); Carool Road (NSW, RQS 9.1/10, 149 km away); Pine Creek Road (NSW, RQS 9.1/10, 128.5 km away). All are within a two-hour touring drive of the city.

How far should I drive from Toowoomba to find a great road?+

The nearest excellent-rated road (RQS 8+) is Mystery Road, about 118.6 km from Toowoomba. Plenty of good options sit closer if you don't want the full drive.

Are there good motorcycle roads near Toowoomba?+

Yes. Mystery Road scores 9.1/10 for motorcycles and sits 118.6 km from Toowoomba. Several other strong rides sit within the same radius.

What's the best sealed road near Toowoomba?+

Mystery Road is fully sealed and scores 9.1/10 for driving quality. It's 118.6 km from Toowoomba.

Are there any dangerous sections on roads near Toowoomba?+

Contour has identified grey spots on 20 roads within range of Toowoomba - sections where the posted speed limit does not match the road geometry. Mystery Road has 2. Take extra care in wet conditions.

When is the best time to drive near Toowoomba?+

Frost and fog on the range edge June-August; summer storms swell the creeks but roads remain open.

Scores are based on road geometry, surface quality, traffic density, and crash history. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.