Pindari Dam Road

NSWTertiary road24.1 km54 segments

4.8Sports

24.1 kmTotal length

54Segments

55Grey spot segments

Pindari Dam Road is a 24 km sealed tertiary route in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 8.1/10 for EVs with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for motorcycles and 4WDs.

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Vehicle scores

4.8/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

7.4/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

8.1/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

7.3/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

5.3/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 54 segments

Fair (4-6)73%Poor (<4)27%

Sports score IQR: 3.7 - 5.1

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed82%Unsealed18%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

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

Curviness

9.1

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 54 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

7.1/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure50%

Night driving risk65%

Wind exposure57%

Sun glare risk71%

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 55 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#110719368Asphalt0.54 km5.48.49.2 #110719370Asphalt0.38 km5.48.39.1 #110719367Asphalt0.51 km5.48.39.1 #110719365Asphalt0.48 km5.48.39.1 #110719376Asphalt0.50 km5.48.39.1 #110719371Asphalt0.41 km5.48.39.0 #110719373Asphalt0.49 km5.38.39.0 #110719374Asphalt0.54 km5.38.29.0 #110719375Asphalt0.50 km5.38.29.0 #110719372Asphalt0.48 km5.38.29.0 #110719357Asphalt0.65 km5.28.08.8 #110719366Asphalt0.54 km5.17.98.6 #110719369Asphalt0.26 km5.17.98.6 #110719364Asphalt0.61 km5.07.78.4 #110719402Asphalt0.60 km5.07.78.2 #110719351Asphalt0.54 km5.07.68.2 #110719354Asphalt0.65 km4.97.58.3 #110719377Asphalt0.50 km4.97.58.3 #110719358Asphalt0.50 km4.97.58.3 #110719355Asphalt0.53 km4.97.58.1 #110719347Asphalt0.65 km4.97.58.2 #110719346Asphalt0.55 km4.97.58.2 #110719362Asphalt0.65 km4.87.38.1 #110719350Asphalt0.65 km4.87.37.9 #110719363Asphalt0.59 km4.87.38.1 #110719352Asphalt0.49 km4.77.27.8 #110719403Asphalt0.42 km4.67.07.7 #110719340Asphalt0.47 km4.67.07.7 #110719338Asphalt0.46 km4.67.07.9 #110719348Asphalt0.50 km4.67.07.9 #110719345Asphalt0.43 km4.67.07.7 #110719356Asphalt0.52 km4.66.97.6 #110719339Asphalt0.45 km4.46.67.4 #110719343Asphalt0.59 km4.36.67.3 #110719353Asphalt0.50 km4.36.57.5 #110719361Asphalt0.42 km4.36.57.5 #110719360Asphalt0.54 km4.26.47.2 #110719344Asphalt0.55 km4.26.27.1 #110719349Asphalt0.32 km4.16.17.0 #110719359Asphalt0.40 km4.05.96.7 #110719341Asphalt0.50 km4.05.96.8 #110719342Asphalt0.42 km3.95.86.7 #110719404Asphalt0.03 km3.85.66.6 #110719378Asphalt0.01 km3.75.56.4 #111308582Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0 #111308584Gravel0.39 km2.46.04.0 #111225537Gravel0.01 km2.44.84.0 #111225535Gravel0.65 km2.46.04.0 #111225534Gravel0.65 km2.46.04.0 #111225533Gravel0.37 km2.46.04.0 #111225531Gravel0.42 km2.46.04.0 #111225536Gravel0.26 km2.46.04.0 #111308585Gravel0.02 km2.44.24.0 #111308583Gravel0.37 km2.46.04.0 #111225532Gravel0.65 km2.46.04.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/pindari-dam-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 Pindari Dam Road?+

Pindari Dam Road is approximately 24 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Pindari Dam Road sealed?+

Yes. Pindari Dam Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Pindari Dam Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Pindari Dam Road scores 7.4/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Pindari Dam Road in a caravan?+

With care. Pindari Dam Road scores 5.3/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Pindari Dam Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Pindari Dam 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 Pindari Dam Road?+

Contour has identified 55 grey spots on Pindari Dam 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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