Rose Road

NSWUnclassified road4.7 km9 segments

2.5Sports

6.0Safety

4.7 kmTotal length

9Segments

Rose Road is a 4.7 km unsealed road in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 8.8/10 for 4WDs with highly technical corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores

2.5/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.0/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

4.3/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

8.8/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

2.3/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 9 segments

Fair (4-6)9%Poor (<4)91%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 2.4

Surface

Surface coverage

Unsealed100%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

3.1

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

Curviness

10.0

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

9.5

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Road intel

Wet riskElevated

Average wet sensitivity across segments, based on surface, drainage, gradient and local rainfall.

Night riskPresent

Visibility at night across the road, weighted by lighting, tree canopy density and curves.

Wind exposureHigh

Average wind exposure across segments, based on measured wind speed, terrain and shelter. Relevant for motorcycles and caravans.

Sun glarePresent

East-west segments exposed to sunrise and sunset glare, adjusted for tree cover.

Road environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

Wet road exposure73%

Night driving risk74%

Wind exposure65%

Sun glare risk50%

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 11 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#143384919Asphalt0.23 km7.17.17.0 #143384920Asphalt0.33 km5.65.55.8 #143631012-0.43 km4.26.47.0 #143625586Unpaved0.55 km2.46.04.0 #143625583Unpaved0.39 km2.46.04.0 #143625582Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0 #143625587Unpaved0.39 km2.46.04.0 #143625581Unpaved0.35 km2.46.04.0 #143625585Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0 #143625580Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0 #143625584Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/rose-road-nswRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list

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Councils & Government

This road is part of NSW'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 Road?+

Rose Road is approximately 4.7 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect a few minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Rose Road sealed?+

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

Is Rose Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Rose Road scores 6.0/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Rose Road in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Rose Road scores 2.3/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

Is Rose Road suitable for a 4WD?+

Yes. Rose Road scores 8.8/10 for 4WDs, with the right mix of surface and terrain character to be worth the trip.

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Road data last updated: 2 May 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.

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