Quarantine Bay Road

QLDUnclassified road4.3 km12 segments

5.0Sports

4.3 kmTotal length

12Segments

12Grey spot segments

Quarantine Bay Road is a 4 km sealed road in Queensland, Australia. It scores 8.4/10 for EVs with flowing corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for motorcycles and 4WDs.

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Vehicle scores

5.0/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

7.7/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

8.4/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

7.5/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

5.5/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 12 segments

Fair (4-6)92%Poor (<4)8%

Sports score IQR: 4.7 - 5.3

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

7.3

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

10.0

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

Road classUnclassified road

8.0

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 12 segments

Grey spots

Crash record linkage not yet available for QLD. 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

6.7/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure50%

Night driving risk70%

Wind exposure61%

Sun glare risk80%

Wildlife strike risk13%

Risk values derived from road geometry, orientation, weather station data, and satellite canopy cover. 0 = minimal risk, 1 = maximum risk.

Road roughness

NAASRA roughness index - median across segments

1.96IRI m/km

Coverage: 8% of segments surveyed. Source: Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Segments

Top 12 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#97123562Asphalt0.50 km5.48.39.1 #97123565Asphalt0.40 km5.38.39.0 #96594185Asphalt0.50 km5.38.28.8 #96594196Asphalt0.50 km5.38.28.8 #96594182Asphalt0.50 km5.38.18.8 #96594190Asphalt0.50 km5.17.98.6 #96594194Asphalt0.39 km4.87.48.2 #96594188Asphalt0.50 km4.87.38.0 #96594193Asphalt0.28 km4.56.87.8 #96594184Asphalt0.19 km4.16.07.0 #96594197Asphalt0.05 km4.06.07.3 #97123568Asphalt0.02 km3.85.67.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/quarantine-bay-road-qldRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list

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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 Quarantine Bay Road?+

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

Is Quarantine Bay Road sealed?+

Yes. Quarantine Bay Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Quarantine Bay Road good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Quarantine Bay Road scores 7.7/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Quarantine Bay Road in a caravan?+

With care. Quarantine Bay Road scores 5.5/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Quarantine Bay Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Quarantine Bay Road scores 8.4/10 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 Quarantine Bay Road?+

Contour has identified 12 grey spots on Quarantine Bay 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: 16 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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