Red Gums Road

SAUnclassified road3.3 km8 segments

2.4Sports

6.9Safety

3.3 kmTotal length

8Segments

8Grey spot segments

Red Gums Road is a 3 km unsealed road in South Australia, Australia. It scores 5.5/10 for 4WDs with straight corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores

2.4/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

4.2/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

4.0/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

5.5/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

2.6/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 8 segments

Poor (<4)100%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 2.4

Surface

Surface coverage

Unsealed100%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

2.0

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

Curviness

1.5

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

7.0

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

4.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 8 segments

Grey spots

Crash record linkage not yet available for SA. 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

6.9/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure63%

Night driving risk58%

Wind exposure54%

Sun glare risk40%

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 8 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#104684504Unpaved0.32 km2.46.04.0 #104360724Dirt0.50 km2.46.04.0 #104360845Dirt0.50 km2.43.84.0 #104360847Dirt0.50 km2.44.34.0 #104360853Dirt0.50 km2.46.04.0 #104360854Dirt0.38 km2.44.14.0 #104360849Dirt0.07 km2.33.63.7 #104360851Dirt0.50 km2.33.63.7

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/red-gums-road-saRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list

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Councils & Government

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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Frequently asked questions

How long is Red Gums Road?+

Red Gums Road is approximately 3 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Red Gums Road sealed?+

No. Red Gums Road is unsealed for its entire scored length. A vehicle suited to gravel or dirt is recommended.

Is Red Gums Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Red Gums Road scores 4.2/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Red Gums Road in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Red Gums Road scores 2.6/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

Is Red Gums Road suitable for a 4WD?+

Red Gums Road scores 5.5/10 for 4WDs. Passable but not a standout. Check recent condition reports for surface state.

Are there any dangerous sections on Red Gums Road?+

Contour has identified 8 grey spots on Red Gums 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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