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Rainbow-Birchip Road

VICSecondary road42.5 km93 segments
6.4Sports
8.0Safety
42.5 kmTotal length
93Segments
2Recorded crashes
91Grey spot segments
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Rainbow-Birchip Road is a 43 km sealed secondary route in Victoria, Australia. It scores 7.7/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores
6.4/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
6.1/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
6.5/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
4.9/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
7.7/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 93 segments
Excellent (8+)6%Good (6-8)94%

Sports score IQR: 6.3 - 6.5

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
0.0
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
10.0
Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.
Road classSecondary road
8.0
Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.
Traffic
10.0
Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.
Elevation
2.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 93 segments· 13 years of data
2
Total crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Serious injuries
91
Grey spots

Source: State crash data linked to road geometry. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit.

When is this road risky?
Crash conditions - share of recorded crashes by circumstance

Wet road crashes

Crashes that occurred in wet conditions

33%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

0%

Based on 13 years of crash records linked to road geometry. Crash breakdown (night, wet, weekends): VIC data 2012-2024. Other states show aggregate counts only.

Road environment
Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators
8.0/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure34%
Night driving risk37%
Wind exposure43%
Sun glare risk95%
Wildlife strike risk10%

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

Segments
Top 94 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#109299547Asphalt0.50 km9.29.29.2#109299491Asphalt0.29 km8.98.88.7#109299496Asphalt0.34 km8.98.88.7#109299457Asphalt0.50 km8.78.68.5#109511246Asphalt0.15 km8.38.28.3#109299541Asphalt0.41 km8.28.18.1#108818009Asphalt0.12 km7.57.47.7#109299542Asphalt0.26 km7.57.37.5#109299548Asphalt0.15 km7.06.87.6#109299461Asphalt0.50 km6.86.56.8#109299532Asphalt0.36 km6.86.57.1#109299487Asphalt0.50 km6.66.36.8#109299540Asphalt0.53 km6.56.36.7#109299495Asphalt0.45 km6.56.36.6#109299546Asphalt0.50 km6.56.36.7#109299470Asphalt0.64 km6.56.36.7#109299535Asphalt0.50 km6.56.26.7#109299511Asphalt0.10 km6.56.26.7#109299463Asphalt0.60 km6.56.26.7#109299464Asphalt0.50 km6.56.26.7#109299477Asphalt0.48 km6.56.26.7#109299499Asphalt0.40 km6.56.26.7#109299500Asphalt0.50 km6.56.26.7#109299502Asphalt0.62 km6.56.26.7#109299504Asphalt0.50 km6.56.26.7#109299505Asphalt0.50 km6.56.26.7#109299506Asphalt0.25 km6.56.26.7#109299507Asphalt0.50 km6.56.26.7#109299514Asphalt0.58 km6.56.26.7#109299515Asphalt0.50 km6.56.26.7#109299516Asphalt0.50 km6.56.26.7#109299520Asphalt0.55 km6.56.26.7#109299521Asphalt0.50 km6.56.26.7#109299524Asphalt0.50 km6.56.26.7#109299525Asphalt0.50 km6.56.26.7#109299526Asphalt0.50 km6.56.26.7#109299531Asphalt0.39 km6.56.26.7#109299533Asphalt0.48 km6.56.26.7#109299534Asphalt0.50 km6.56.26.7#109299537Asphalt0.50 km6.56.26.7#109299538Asphalt0.46 km6.56.26.7#109299539Asphalt0.50 km6.56.26.7#109299543Asphalt0.50 km6.56.26.7#109299544Asphalt0.50 km6.56.26.7#109299545Asphalt0.50 km6.56.26.7#109299508Asphalt0.37 km6.46.16.5#109299458Asphalt0.50 km6.46.16.5#109299498Asphalt0.50 km6.46.16.5#109299494Asphalt0.62 km6.46.16.5#109299493Asphalt0.50 km6.46.16.5#109299468Asphalt0.50 km6.46.16.5#109299459Asphalt0.50 km6.36.06.5#109299479Asphalt0.50 km6.36.16.5#109299472Asphalt0.50 km6.36.06.4#109299465Asphalt0.50 km6.36.06.4#109299476Asphalt0.37 km6.36.06.4#109299474Asphalt0.50 km6.36.06.4#109299513Asphalt0.50 km6.36.06.4#109299530Asphalt0.29 km6.36.06.4#109299484Asphalt0.47 km6.36.06.4#109299462Asphalt0.36 km6.36.06.4#109299517Asphalt0.45 km6.36.06.4#109299518Asphalt0.50 km6.36.06.4#109299519Asphalt0.57 km6.36.06.4#109299485Asphalt0.35 km6.36.06.4#109299483Asphalt0.11 km6.36.06.4#109299469Asphalt0.40 km6.36.06.4#109299471Asphalt0.16 km6.36.06.4#109299473Asphalt0.37 km6.36.06.4#109299475Asphalt0.38 km6.36.06.4#109299522Asphalt0.63 km6.36.06.4#109299478Asphalt0.50 km6.36.06.4#109299480Asphalt0.50 km6.36.06.4#109299481Asphalt0.18 km6.36.06.4#109299482Asphalt0.64 km6.36.06.4#109299486Asphalt0.58 km6.36.06.4#109299488Asphalt0.55 km6.36.06.4#109299489Asphalt0.37 km6.36.06.4#109299497Asphalt0.50 km6.36.06.4#109299467Asphalt0.50 km6.36.06.4#109299492Asphalt0.50 km6.36.06.4#109299466Asphalt0.50 km6.36.06.4#109299490Asphalt0.52 km6.36.06.4#109299523Asphalt0.53 km6.36.06.4#109299460Asphalt0.53 km6.36.06.4#109299501Asphalt0.50 km6.36.06.4#109299536Asphalt0.56 km6.36.06.4#109299503Asphalt0.49 km6.36.06.4#109299527Asphalt0.49 km6.36.06.4#109299528Asphalt0.50 km6.36.06.4#109299529Asphalt0.50 km6.36.06.4#109299509Asphalt0.52 km6.36.06.4#109299510Asphalt0.20 km6.36.06.4#109299512Asphalt0.50 km6.36.06.4
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/rainbow-birchip-road-vicRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
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Councils & Government

This road is part of VIC'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 Rainbow-Birchip Road?+

Rainbow-Birchip Road is approximately 43 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Rainbow-Birchip Road sealed?+

Yes. Rainbow-Birchip Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Rainbow-Birchip Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Rainbow-Birchip Road scores 6.1/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Rainbow-Birchip Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Rainbow-Birchip Road scores 7.7/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Rainbow-Birchip Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Rainbow-Birchip Road scores 6.5/10 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 Rainbow-Birchip Road?+

Contour has identified 91 grey spots on Rainbow-Birchip 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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