Sanctuary Drive

NSWSecondary road4.7 km20 segments

4.1Sports

7.1Safety

4.7 kmTotal length

20Segments

5Grey spot segments

Sanctuary Drive is a 4.7 km sealed secondary route in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 7.0/10 for EVs with gently winding corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

4.1/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

5.9/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

7.0/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

5.4/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

4.7/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 20 segments

Excellent (8+)9%Good (6-8)2%Fair (4-6)43%Poor (<4)45%

Sports score IQR: 3.4 - 4.8

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed85%Unsealed15%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

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

Curviness

4.5

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

4.0

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

7.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

7.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Road intel

Grey spots5 of 20 segments

Segments where curvature is tighter than the posted speed limit. Geometry alone flags these as higher risk, no crash history required.

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 exposureModerate

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.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 20 segments

Grey spots

Crash record linkage not yet available for NSW. 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

Wet road exposure51%

Night driving risk58%

Wind exposure57%

Sun glare risk66%

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 76 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#153699570Asphalt0.28 km8.18.28.3 #155239853Asphalt0.35 km8.18.18.2 #154770246Asphalt0.25 km8.18.18.2 #153859453Asphalt0.33 km8.18.18.2 #153859479Asphalt0.55 km8.18.18.2 #153859477Asphalt0.30 km8.18.18.2 #153859457Asphalt0.44 km8.18.18.2 #153859456Asphalt0.33 km7.97.98.1 #153256674Asphalt0.30 km7.67.67.6 #155239854Asphalt0.37 km7.67.67.6 #154724682Asphalt0.29 km7.67.67.6 #153256675Asphalt0.53 km7.67.67.6 #154724681Asphalt0.30 km6.66.56.8 #154477274Asphalt0.30 km6.66.56.8 #153405082Asphalt0.07 km6.46.36.8 #155209515-0.28 km6.06.35.8 #154477178Asphalt0.11 km5.85.66.2 #154477273Asphalt0.11 km5.55.46.0 #154949474Asphalt0.06 km5.55.35.9 #153405076Asphalt0.07 km5.25.05.9 #153185815Asphalt0.25 km5.28.08.8 #153859458Asphalt0.06 km5.25.05.7 #153859416Asphalt0.24 km5.28.08.8 #153859481Asphalt0.05 km5.14.95.7 #154949473Asphalt0.04 km5.14.95.8 #154949483Asphalt0.08 km4.94.75.6 #154949476Asphalt0.07 km4.94.75.6 #154949475Asphalt0.07 km4.94.75.6 #153859414Asphalt0.19 km4.97.68.3 #153859390Asphalt0.20 km4.87.48.1 #152856368Asphalt0.30 km4.87.38.1 #153205976Asphalt0.31 km4.77.27.9 #152842333Asphalt0.29 km4.67.38.1 #152842336Asphalt0.34 km4.67.28.0 #153859454Asphalt0.19 km4.67.07.8 #152842337Asphalt0.33 km4.67.28.0 #153405077Asphalt0.04 km4.54.34.9 #152842332Asphalt0.29 km4.57.07.9 #152842416Asphalt0.31 km4.56.87.7 #153859455Asphalt0.31 km4.46.77.6 #154949472Asphalt0.01 km4.34.14.7 #153256676Asphalt0.03 km4.34.14.7 #154971736-0.20 km4.36.87.2 #153859452Asphalt0.18 km4.36.67.5 #152842412Asphalt0.23 km4.26.57.3 #153172632Asphalt0.22 km4.16.37.1 #155209516-0.12 km4.14.34.3 #153859451Asphalt0.30 km4.06.27.1 #152842413Asphalt0.22 km3.75.76.8 #153172660Asphalt0.08 km3.65.66.7 #152842410Asphalt0.17 km3.65.56.4 #153525368Asphalt0.15 km3.65.36.2 #153525370Asphalt0.08 km3.55.36.4 #153172652Asphalt0.08 km3.55.46.5 #153185743Asphalt0.06 km3.55.26.3 #152842417Asphalt0.09 km3.55.16.3 #154971750-0.05 km3.45.35.9 #153859450Asphalt0.07 km3.45.16.2 #153525451Asphalt0.11 km3.35.16.3 #154971738-0.04 km3.35.05.8 #154971747-0.05 km3.25.05.7 #153525450Asphalt0.11 km3.24.95.9 #154971748-0.08 km3.24.95.8 #153525369Asphalt0.15 km3.14.65.8 #152842414Asphalt0.09 km3.14.75.9 #152842415Asphalt0.17 km3.14.65.7 #152842411Asphalt0.08 km3.14.75.9 #154971749-0.09 km3.14.75.5 #153172653Asphalt0.06 km2.94.35.4 #153172651Asphalt0.06 km2.94.35.4 #154410012Asphalt0.02 km2.94.15.1 #154443782Asphalt0.02 km2.94.15.1 #153172648Asphalt0.01 km2.84.15.1 #154534012Unpaved0.37 km2.46.04.0 #154534010Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0 #154534011Unpaved0.18 km2.45.34.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/sanctuary-drive-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 Sanctuary Drive?+

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

Is Sanctuary Drive sealed?+

Yes. Sanctuary Drive is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Sanctuary Drive good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Sanctuary Drive scores 5.9/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Sanctuary Drive in a caravan?+

With care. Sanctuary Drive scores 4.7/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Sanctuary Drive good for an EV?+

Yes. Sanctuary Drive scores 7.0/10 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 Sanctuary Drive?+

Contour has identified 5 grey spots on Sanctuary Drive - 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: 11 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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