Scenic Drive

QLDResidential road1.1 km3 segments

7.6Sports

1.1 kmTotal length

3Segments

3Grey spot segments

Scenic Drive is a 1 km sealed residential street in Queensland, Australia. It scores 7.9/10 for EVs with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for motorcycles and sports cars.

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Vehicle scores

7.6/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

7.7/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

7.9/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

6.6/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

3.0/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 3 segments

Excellent (8+)33%Good (6-8)67%

Sports score IQR: 7.1 - 7.8

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed60%Unsealed40%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

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

4.0

Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.

Road classResidential road

3.0

Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.

Traffic

7.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

10.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 3 segments· 24 years of data

Grey spots

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

When is this road risky?

Crash conditions - share of recorded crashes by circumstance

Wet road crashes

Crashes that occurred in wet conditions

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

Based on 24 years of crash records linked to road geometry. Crash breakdown (night, wet, weekends): VIC data 2012-2024. Other states show aggregate counts only.

Segments

Top 28 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#96578733Paved0.50 km8.18.18.2 #96069891Paved0.17 km7.77.78.0 #96578732Paved0.50 km7.67.77.9 #96254310Paved0.23 km7.67.67.6 #96069608-0.50 km6.77.06.4 #96578734Paved0.11 km6.56.47.0 #96272027Asphalt0.09 km6.56.46.8 #96272026Asphalt0.07 km6.36.16.6 #96069609-0.50 km6.16.45.9 #96272025Asphalt0.07 km5.75.55.9 #96372470Asphalt0.07 km5.14.85.6 #96069892Paved0.07 km4.94.75.6 #96272069Concrete0.05 km4.94.75.4 #96372469Asphalt0.10 km4.64.34.9 #96372472Asphalt0.06 km4.54.34.9 #96069893Paved0.09 km4.54.34.9 #96372473Asphalt0.05 km4.54.34.9 #96372474Asphalt0.12 km4.54.34.9 #96372471Asphalt0.06 km4.54.34.9 #96069894Paved0.09 km4.54.34.9 #96407371Paved0.10 km4.34.14.7 #96284702Unpaved0.50 km4.06.34.0 #96629758Gravel0.04 km3.83.84.0 #96284703Unpaved0.03 km3.63.84.0 #96629755Gravel0.10 km3.63.64.0 #96629756Gravel0.03 km3.43.33.4 #96629757Gravel0.01 km3.02.93.2 #96069610-0.02 km2.92.93.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/scenic-drive-qldRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list

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Councils & Government

This road is part of QLD'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 Scenic Drive?+

Scenic Drive is approximately 1 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Scenic Drive sealed?+

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

Is Scenic Drive good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Scenic Drive scores 7.7/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Scenic Drive in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Scenic Drive scores 3.0/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

Is Scenic Drive good for an EV?+

Yes. Scenic Drive scores 7.9/10 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 Scenic Drive?+

Contour has identified 3 grey spots on Scenic 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: 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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