Ntaba Road

NSWSecondary road1.2 km13 segments

5.4Sports

1.2 kmTotal length

13Segments

20Grey spot segments

Ntaba Road is a 1 km sealed secondary route in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 6.6/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

5.4/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

5.4/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

6.3/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

4.5/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

6.6/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 13 segments

Good (6-8)25%Fair (4-6)60%Poor (<4)15%

Sports score IQR: 5.0 - 6.0

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

1.1

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

4.0

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

Road classSecondary road

8.0

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

Traffic

7.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

9.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 13 segments· 10 years of data

Grey spots

Crash record linkage not yet available for NSW. 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

20%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

27%

Based on 10 years of crash records linked to road geometry. Crash breakdown (night, wet, weekends): VIC data 2012-2024. Other states show aggregate counts only.

Segments

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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Councils & Government

This road is part of NSW'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 Ntaba Road?+

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

Is Ntaba Road sealed?+

Yes. Ntaba Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Ntaba Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Ntaba Road scores 5.4/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Ntaba Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Ntaba Road scores 6.6/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Ntaba Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Ntaba Road scores 6.3/10 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 Ntaba Road?+

Contour has identified 20 grey spots on Ntaba 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: 21 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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