Palana Crescent

TASResidential road1.0 km3 segments

7.3Sports

1.0 kmTotal length

3Segments

3Grey spot segments

Palana Crescent is a 1 km sealed residential street in Tasmania, Australia. It scores 7.3/10 for sports cars with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for motorcycles and EVs.

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Vehicle scores

7.3/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

7.3/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

7.2/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

5.8/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

7.0/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 3 segments

Excellent (8+)33%Good (6-8)33%Fair (4-6)33%

Sports score IQR: 6.6 - 7.7

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

4.0

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

Road classResidential road

3.0

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 3 segments· 28 years of data

Grey spots

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

Segments

Top 3 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#108485149Asphalt0.57 km8.18.18.2 #108458044Asphalt0.32 km7.37.37.2 #108485150Asphalt0.07 km5.95.86.4

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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Councils & Government

This road is part of TAS'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 Palana Crescent?+

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

Is Palana Crescent sealed?+

Yes. Palana Crescent is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Palana Crescent good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Palana Crescent scores 7.3/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Palana Crescent in a caravan?+

Yes. Palana Crescent scores 7.0/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Palana Crescent good for an EV?+

Yes. Palana Crescent scores 7.2/10 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 Palana Crescent?+

Contour has identified 3 grey spots on Palana Crescent - 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: 24 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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