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Seal Bay Road

SASecondary road11.1 km26 segments
8.1Sports
11.1 kmTotal length
26Segments
1Recorded crashes
29Grey spot segments
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Seal Bay Road is a 11 km sealed secondary route in South Australia, Australia. It scores 8.3/10 for caravans with flowing corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for sports cars and EVs and motorcycles.

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Vehicle scores
8.1/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
8.0/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
8.1/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
6.9/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
8.3/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 26 segments
Excellent (8+)62%Good (6-8)31%Fair (4-6)8%

Sports score IQR: 7.5 - 8.4

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed100%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
10.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
6.9
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
10.0
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.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 26 segments· 10 years of data
1
Total crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Serious injuries
29
Grey spots

Source: State crash data linked to road geometry. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit.

When is this road risky?
Crash conditions - share of recorded crashes by circumstance

Wet road crashes

Crashes that occurred in wet conditions

0%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

0%

Based on 10 years of crash records linked to road geometry. Crash breakdown (night, wet, weekends): VIC data 2012-2024. Other states show aggregate counts only.

Road environment
Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators
7.2/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure47%
Night driving risk56%
Wind exposure51%
Sun glare risk57%
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 30 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#104204345Asphalt0.50 km8.88.78.7#104204343Asphalt0.50 km8.78.78.7#104204347Asphalt0.50 km8.68.58.4#104204339Asphalt0.50 km8.58.48.5#104204325Asphalt0.50 km8.48.38.4#104204355Asphalt0.50 km8.48.38.4#104030198Asphalt0.50 km8.48.38.4#104030197Asphalt0.50 km8.48.38.4#104030199Asphalt0.50 km8.48.38.4#104030200Asphalt0.50 km8.48.38.4#104204331Asphalt0.50 km8.28.18.2#104204335Asphalt0.50 km8.28.08.1#104204349Asphalt0.50 km8.18.08.2#104030201Asphalt0.31 km8.18.08.1#104204333Asphalt0.50 km8.17.98.1#104204337Asphalt0.50 km8.07.87.9#104204329Asphalt0.50 km7.97.78.0#104204351Asphalt0.50 km7.97.67.8#104204353Asphalt0.50 km7.77.57.7#104204359Asphalt0.50 km7.47.17.4#104204341Asphalt0.50 km7.06.76.9#104204361Asphalt0.09 km6.86.57.1#104721779Asphalt0.17 km6.76.56.8#104346597Asphalt0.14 km6.56.46.7#104204327Asphalt0.50 km6.46.06.6#104346594Asphalt0.12 km6.46.36.4#104204357Asphalt0.00 km6.05.56.1#104030196Asphalt0.06 km5.85.56.3#104580657Asphalt0.03 km5.24.95.8#104346595Asphalt0.03 km4.44.14.8
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/seal-bay-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 Seal Bay Road?+

Seal Bay Road is approximately 11 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Seal Bay Road sealed?+

Yes. Seal Bay Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Seal Bay Road good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Seal Bay Road scores 8.0/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Seal Bay Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Seal Bay Road scores 8.3/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Seal Bay Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Seal Bay Road scores 8.1/10 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 Seal Bay Road?+

Contour has identified 29 grey spots on Seal Bay 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: 16 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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