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Oaky Valley Avenue

QLDUnclassified road9.5 km20 segments
4.8Sports
9.5 kmTotal length
20Segments
21Grey spot segments
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Oaky Valley Avenue is a 9 km sealed road in Queensland, Australia. It scores 8.0/10 for EVs with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for motorcycles.

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Vehicle scores
4.8/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
7.4/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
8.0/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
6.7/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
5.3/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 20 segments
Fair (4-6)90%Poor (<4)10%

Sports score IQR: 4.5 - 5.0

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
8.1
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
7.0
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
4.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 20 segments
21
Grey spots

Crash record linkage not yet available for QLD. 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
7.0/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure44%
Night driving risk66%
Wind exposure52%
Sun glare risk54%
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 21 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#96454238Asphalt0.50 km5.38.39.0#96454255Asphalt0.45 km5.38.28.8#96454243Asphalt0.50 km5.28.08.6#96454250Asphalt0.50 km5.07.78.3#96454245Asphalt0.50 km5.07.78.3#96454251Asphalt0.50 km5.07.78.3#96454253Asphalt0.50 km5.07.78.3#96454239Asphalt0.50 km5.07.78.4#96454246Asphalt0.50 km5.07.78.3#96454247Asphalt0.50 km4.87.48.0#96454248Asphalt0.50 km4.87.37.9#96454252Asphalt0.50 km4.87.37.9#96454244Asphalt0.50 km4.87.37.9#96454234Asphalt0.24 km4.56.97.6#96454240Asphalt0.50 km4.56.87.7#96454249Asphalt0.36 km4.46.67.4#96454242Asphalt0.42 km4.26.27.1#96454241Asphalt0.50 km4.16.27.0#96454233Asphalt0.50 km4.16.27.3#96454254Asphalt0.50 km3.85.76.6#96454127Concrete0.03 km3.55.26.3
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/oaky-valley-avenue-qldRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
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Councils & Government

This road is part of QLD'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 Oaky Valley Avenue?+

Oaky Valley Avenue is approximately 9 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Oaky Valley Avenue sealed?+

Yes. Oaky Valley Avenue is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Oaky Valley Avenue good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Oaky Valley Avenue scores 7.4/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Oaky Valley Avenue in a caravan?+

With care. Oaky Valley Avenue scores 5.3/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Oaky Valley Avenue good for an EV?+

Yes. Oaky Valley Avenue scores 8.0/10 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 Oaky Valley Avenue?+

Contour has identified 21 grey spots on Oaky Valley Avenue - 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: 16 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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