Shepherds Hill Road

VICUnclassified road6.5 km15 segments

4.3Sports

6.5 kmTotal length

15Segments

15Grey spot segments

Shepherds Hill Road is a 6 km sealed road in Victoria, Australia. It scores 7.5/10 for EVs with gently winding corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

4.3/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.5/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

7.5/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

6.1/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

5.2/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 15 segments

Fair (4-6)53%Poor (<4)47%

Sports score IQR: 3.7 - 4.8

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

4.2

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 15 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

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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 Shepherds Hill Road?+

Shepherds Hill Road is approximately 6 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Shepherds Hill Road sealed?+

Yes. Shepherds Hill Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Shepherds Hill Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Shepherds Hill Road scores 6.5/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Shepherds Hill Road in a caravan?+

With care. Shepherds Hill Road scores 5.2/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Shepherds Hill Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Shepherds Hill Road scores 7.5/10 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 Shepherds Hill Road?+

Contour has identified 15 grey spots on Shepherds Hill 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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