Shea Road

VICUnclassified road0.6 km3 segments

8.3Sports

0.6 kmTotal length

3Segments

5Grey spot segments

Shea Road is a 1 km sealed road in Victoria, Australia. It scores 8.4/10 for caravans with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for EVs and sports cars and motorcycles and 4WDs.

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Vehicle scores

8.3/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

8.2/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

8.3/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

7.3/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

8.4/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 3 segments

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

Sports score IQR: 7.2 - 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

8.4

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

7.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 3 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.

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/shea-road-vic-2Road aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list

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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 Shea Road?+

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

Is Shea Road sealed?+

Yes. Shea Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Shea Road good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Shea Road scores 8.2/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Shea Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Shea Road scores 8.4/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Shea Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Shea Road scores 8.3/10 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 Shea Road?+

Contour has identified 5 grey spots on Shea 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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