North Shore Drive

WATertiary road1.7 km15 segments

3.7Sports

7.3Safety

1.7 kmTotal length

15Segments

1Grey spot segments

North Shore Drive is a 1.7 km sealed tertiary route in Western Australia, Australia. It scores 5.9/10 for 4WDs with gently winding corners and fair surface.

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Vehicle scores

3.7/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

5.4/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

5.7/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

5.9/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

4.2/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 15 segments

Fair (4-6)37%Poor (<4)63%

Sports score IQR: 2.8 - 3.6

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed52%Unsealed49%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

5.2

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

Curviness

4.7

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

4.0

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

Road classTertiary road

8.0

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

Traffic

8.7

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

6.4

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Road intel

Grey spots1 of 15 segments

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

Wet riskModerate

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.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 15 segments· 5 years of data

Grey spots

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

When is this road risky?

Crash conditions - share of recorded crashes by circumstance

Wet road crashes

Crashes that occurred in wet conditions

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

Based on 5 years of crash records linked to road geometry. Crash breakdown (night, wet, weekends): VIC data 2012-2024. Other states show aggregate counts only.

Road environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

Wet road exposure48%

Night driving risk58%

Wind exposure53%

Sun glare risk46%

Wildlife strike risk11%

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

Segments

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/north-shore-drive-waRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list

GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=North%20Shore%20Drive&state=WASearch roads by name

Councils & Government

This road is part of WA'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 North Shore Drive?+

North Shore Drive is approximately 1.7 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect a few minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is North Shore Drive sealed?+

Yes. North Shore Drive is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is North Shore Drive good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. North Shore Drive scores 5.4/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive North Shore Drive in a caravan?+

With care. North Shore Drive scores 4.2/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Are there any dangerous sections on North Shore Drive?+

Contour has identified 1 grey spot on North Shore Drive - section 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: 28 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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