Postmans Ridge Road

QLDSecondary road4.0 km13 segments

7.7Sports

4.0 kmTotal length

13Segments

6Recorded crashes

10Grey spot segments

Postmans Ridge Road is a 4 km sealed secondary route in Queensland, Australia. It scores 8.0/10 for caravans with gently winding corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for EVs and sports cars and motorcycles.

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Punteggi per veicolo

7.7/10

SPTSportStrade asfaltate, tortuosità, passi di montagna

7.5/10

MOTMotoCurve strette, tornanti, strade tecniche

7.8/10

EVEVManto liscio, strade asfaltate, amico dell'autonomia

6.4/10

4x44x4Accesso ghiaia, idoneità fuoristrada

8.0/10

VANCaravanAsfalto liscio, pendenze dolci, nessun passo ripido

Distribuzione qualità dei tratti

Punteggio Sport - 13 tratti

Eccellente (8+)33%Buono (6-8)47%Discreto (4-6)20%

IQR punteggio Sport: 6.4 - 8.5

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed100%

Dettaglio del punteggio

Punteggi mediani dei componenti su tutti i tratti

Manto

10.0

Qualità mediana del manto. Asfalto liscio = 10. Chipseal = 8. Ghiaia = 5.

Tortuosità

5.0

Tortuosità mediana. Punteggi più alti significano più curve per chilometro.

Velocità

10.0

Adeguatezza del limite di velocità. Punto ideale a 60-110 km/h.

Classe stradaSecondary road

8.0

Classificazione stradale. Le autostrade hanno zero. Le strade terziarie hanno 9.

Traffico

7.0

Densità di traffico stimata. Meno traffico = punteggio più alto.

Dislivello

7.0

Variazione di altitudine per chilometro. Più salita = punteggio più alto.

Road intel

Grey spots10 of 13 segments

Segments where curvature is tighter than the posted speed limit. Geometry alone flags these as higher risk, no crash history required.

Storico incidenti

Aggregato su 13 tratti· 24 anni di dati

Incidenti totali

Vittime

Feriti gravi

Zone grigie

Fonte: dati incidenti statali collegati alla geometria stradale. Le zone grigie sono tratti dove la geometria di curvatura non corrisponde al limite di velocità.

Road roughness

NAASRA roughness index - median across segments

1.37IRI m/km

Coverage: 13% of segments surveyed. Source: Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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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 Postmans Ridge Road?+

Postmans Ridge Road is approximately 4 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Postmans Ridge Road sealed?+

Yes. Postmans Ridge Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Postmans Ridge Road good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Postmans Ridge Road scores 7.5/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Postmans Ridge Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Postmans Ridge Road scores 8.0/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Postmans Ridge Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Postmans Ridge Road scores 7.8/10 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 Postmans Ridge Road?+

Contour has identified 10 grey spots on Postmans Ridge 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: 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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