Rose River Road

VICUnclassified road31.0 km71 segments2wd

2.4Sports

31.0 kmTotal length

71Segments

76Grey spot segments

Rose River Road is a 31 km sealed road in Victoria, Australia. It scores 8.2/10 for 4WDs with highly technical corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores

2.4/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.0/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

4.0/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

8.2/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

2.6/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 71 segments

Fair (4-6)12%Poor (<4)88%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 2.4

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed20%Unsealed80%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

3.0

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

Curviness

9.7

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

9.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 71 segments

Grey spots

Crash record linkage not yet available for VIC. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit - these are flagged regardless of crash history.

Segments

Top 1 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#108622605Asphalt0.21 km3.85.76.8

Showing top 1 of 71 segments

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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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 Rose River Road?+

Rose River Road is approximately 31 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Rose River Road sealed?+

Yes. Rose River Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Rose River Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Rose River Road scores 6.0/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Rose River Road in a caravan?+

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

Are there any dangerous sections on Rose River Road?+

Contour has identified 76 grey spots on Rose River 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: 22 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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