Panuara Road

NSWTertiary road12.4 km28 segments

4.7Sports

12.4 kmTotal length

28Segments

31Grey spot segments

Panuara Road is a 12 km sealed tertiary route in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 8.1/10 for EVs with flowing corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for 4WDs and motorcycles.

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Vehicle scores

4.7/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

7.1/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

8.1/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

7.4/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

5.2/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 28 segments

Fair (4-6)68%Poor (<4)32%

Sports score IQR: 3.8 - 5.1

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed81%Unsealed19%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

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

Curviness

7.2

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

7.0

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

Road classTertiary road

9.0

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

Traffic

9.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

7.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 28 segments

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.

Road environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

6.9/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure53%

Night driving risk64%

Wind exposure62%

Sun glare risk73%

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 33 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#110684452Asphalt0.42 km5.48.39.1 #111372977Asphalt0.28 km5.27.98.8 #110684461Asphalt0.64 km5.17.88.7 #110684453Asphalt0.51 km5.17.88.5 #110684462Asphalt0.36 km5.07.78.6 #111372979Asphalt0.50 km5.07.78.4 #111442841Asphalt0.48 km5.07.68.3 #110684464Asphalt0.59 km4.97.68.3 #111442840Asphalt0.50 km4.97.68.3 #110684458Asphalt0.44 km4.87.48.3 #110684454Asphalt0.40 km4.87.48.0 #111442838Asphalt0.65 km4.87.48.2 #110684463Asphalt0.41 km4.87.38.1 #110684465Asphalt0.31 km4.77.18.0 #110684457Asphalt0.43 km4.67.07.9 #111442842Asphalt0.38 km4.67.08.0 #111442839Asphalt0.40 km4.67.07.9 #110684460Asphalt0.47 km4.56.87.9 #110684455Asphalt0.44 km4.56.87.9 #111372980Asphalt0.28 km4.46.67.6 #111372978Asphalt0.11 km4.36.57.6 #110684459Asphalt0.50 km4.36.47.6 #112919898Asphalt0.03 km4.06.07.3 #110684456Asphalt0.42 km3.95.86.7 #110684209Asphalt0.02 km3.85.56.4 #110684208Asphalt0.02 km3.85.56.4 #111442843Asphalt0.02 km3.55.26.2 #111244109Unpaved0.48 km2.46.04.0 #112643815Unpaved0.22 km2.46.04.0 #111244111Unpaved0.39 km2.46.04.0 #111244107Unpaved0.41 km2.46.04.0 #111244110Unpaved0.38 km2.45.64.0 #111244108Unpaved0.54 km2.46.04.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/panuara-road-nswRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list

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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 Panuara Road?+

Panuara Road is approximately 12 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Panuara Road sealed?+

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

Is Panuara Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Panuara Road scores 7.1/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Panuara Road in a caravan?+

With care. Panuara Road scores 5.2/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Panuara Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Panuara Road scores 8.1/10 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 Panuara Road?+

Contour has identified 31 grey spots on Panuara 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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