South Para Road

SAPrimary road17.1 km48 segments

8.2Sports

7.6Safety

17.1 kmTotal length

48Segments

76Recorded crashes

3Grey spot segments

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South Para Road is a 17 km sealed primary route in South Australia, Australia. It scores 8.3/10 for caravans with flowing corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for EVs and sports cars and motorcycles and 4WDs.

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Scores par véhicule

8.2/10

SPTSportRoutes revêtues, sinuosité, cols de montagne

8.1/10

MOTMotoVirages serrés, lacets, routes techniques

8.3/10

VEVESurface lisse, routes revêtues, compatible avec l'autonomie

7.3/10

4x44x4Accès gravier, aptitude hors-route

8.3/10

VANCaravaneRevêtement lisse, pentes douces, pas de cols raides

Distribution de qualité des tronçons

Score Sport - 48 tronçons

Excellent (8+)69%Bon (6-8)25%Correct (4-6)6%

IQR score Sport : 6.4 - 8.8

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed100%

Détail du score

Scores médians des composants sur tous les tronçons

Surface

10.0

Qualité de surface médiane. Bitume lisse = 10. Gravillonnage = 8. Gravier = 5.

Sinuosité

7.0

Sinuosité médiane. Plus le score est élevé, plus la route a de virages par kilomètre.

Vitesse

9.8

Adéquation à la limite de vitesse. Sweet spot à 60-110 km/h.

Classe de routePrimary road

5.0

Classification routière. Les autoroutes ont zéro. Les routes tertiaires ont 9.

Trafic

8.7

Densité de trafic estimée. Moins de trafic = score plus élevé.

Dénivelé

8.0

Changement d'altitude par kilomètre. Plus ça monte = score plus élevé.

Road intel

Grey spots3 of 48 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.

Historique des accidents

Agrégé sur les 48 tronçons· 10 ans de données

Total des accidents

Décès

Blessures graves

Zones grises

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Roads.detail.stateAvgRateLabel: 0.844 Roads.detail.rateUnitRoads.detail.thisRoadRateLabel: 0.694▼ Roads.detail.belowStateAverage

Source : données d'accidents d'État liées à la géométrie routière. Les zones grises sont des tronçons où la géométrie de courbure ne correspond pas à la limite de vitesse affichée.

Quand cette route est-elle risquée ?

Conditions d'accident - part des accidents enregistrés par circonstance

Accidents sur route mouillée

Accidents survenus en conditions humides

Accidents de nuit

Accidents survenus après la tombée de la nuit

Basé sur 10 ans de registres d'accidents liés à la géométrie routière. Détail des accidents (nuit, pluie, week-ends) : données VIC 2012-2024. Les autres États n'affichent que les totaux agrégés.

Environnement routier

Indicateurs de risque dérivés de la géométrie et du climat

Exposition route mouillée50%

Risque de conduite de nuit52%

Exposition au vent55%

Risque d'éblouissement39%

Risque de collision avec la faune11%

Risk values derived from road geometry, orientation, weather station data, and satellite canopy cover. 0 = minimal risk, 1 = maximum risk.

Segments

Top 55 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#139979895Asphalt0.50 km9.29.29.2 #140085754Paved0.50 km9.29.29.2 #140081153Paved0.50 km9.29.29.2 #139979896Asphalt0.50 km9.29.29.2 #139979891Asphalt0.50 km9.29.29.2 #139835335Asphalt0.50 km9.29.29.2 #139835338Asphalt0.48 km9.29.29.2 #140085755Paved0.46 km9.19.19.1 #140085753Paved0.50 km9.19.19.1 #140176040Paved0.50 km9.19.19.1 #139979892Asphalt0.41 km9.19.09.1 #140081154Paved0.29 km9.09.09.0 #139835336Asphalt0.50 km8.88.88.9 #139979897Asphalt0.15 km8.88.88.9 #140186085Paved0.26 km8.88.78.9 #139835337Asphalt0.50 km8.88.78.7 #139968209Asphalt0.45 km8.78.68.6 #140176038Paved0.50 km8.78.68.6 #139979894Asphalt0.50 km8.68.68.6 #139979893Asphalt0.50 km8.68.68.5 #140081152Paved0.16 km8.58.48.4 #139835340Asphalt0.24 km8.38.38.4 #139968205Asphalt0.50 km8.28.18.3 #140085748Paved0.50 km8.18.08.2 #139968210Asphalt0.27 km8.18.08.1 #139968206Asphalt0.30 km8.17.98.2 #139968204Asphalt0.50 km8.07.98.2 #140081151Paved0.31 km8.07.88.0 #139968207Asphalt0.50 km8.07.88.1 #140085752Paved0.18 km7.87.78.1 #140085750Paved0.50 km7.87.67.9 #139968208Asphalt0.32 km7.57.27.6 #140085751Paved0.50 km7.37.27.5 #140176039Paved0.30 km7.37.17.6 #140186086Paved0.15 km7.27.17.5 #140176303Paved0.28 km7.16.97.5 #139968213Asphalt0.36 km6.96.77.0 #140081150Paved0.50 km6.96.67.2 #140176041Paved0.06 km6.66.36.9 #139968211Asphalt0.02 km6.56.27.0 #139968212Asphalt0.37 km6.46.16.7 #140085747Paved0.01 km6.36.16.7 #139835339Asphalt0.03 km6.36.16.7 #139979899Asphalt0.02 km6.36.16.7 #139979898Asphalt0.16 km6.36.16.7 #139979904Asphalt0.09 km6.25.96.5 #140085749Paved0.09 km5.95.66.0 #139979903Asphalt0.02 km5.95.76.6 #139979901Asphalt0.41 km5.95.76.3 #140186447Paved0.09 km5.95.76.3 #139979900Paved0.01 km5.85.45.9 #139979902Asphalt0.50 km5.55.25.8 #139979878Asphalt0.04 km4.26.37.5 #139968214Asphalt0.02 km4.16.07.3 #140081155Asphalt0.02 km3.85.66.9

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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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 South Para Road?+

South Para Road is approximately 17 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 15 minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is South Para Road sealed?+

Yes. South Para Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is South Para Road good for motorcycles?+

Yes. South Para Road scores 8.1/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive South Para Road in a caravan?+

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

Is South Para Road good for an EV?+

Yes. South Para 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 South Para Road?+

Contour has identified 3 grey spots on South Para 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: 2 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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