Parawa Road
Parawa Road is a 6 km sealed secondary route in South Australia, Australia. It scores 8.4/10 for sports cars with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for motorcycles and EVs and caravans and 4WDs.
7-day forecast
Sports score IQR: 6.7 - 8.8
Source: State crash data linked to road geometry. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit.
Wet road crashes
Crashes that occurred in wet conditions
Night crashes
Crashes that occurred after dark
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.
Risk values derived from road geometry, orientation, weather station data, and satellite canopy cover. 0 = minimal risk, 1 = maximum risk.
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This road is part of SA'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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Parawa Road is approximately 6 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.
Is Parawa Road sealed?+
Yes. Parawa Road is fully sealed for its entire length.
Is Parawa Road good for motorcycles?+
Yes. Parawa Road scores 8.3/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.
Can I drive Parawa Road in a caravan?+
Yes. Parawa Road scores 8.0/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.
Is Parawa Road good for an EV?+
Yes. Parawa Road scores 8.3/10 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 Parawa Road?+
Contour has identified 16 grey spots on Parawa Road - sections where the road geometry does not match the posted speed limit. Take extra care in wet or low-visibility conditions.
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.