Sundown Road

NSWUnclassified road10.7 km31 segments

4.0Sports

10.7 kmTotal length

31Segments

37Grey spot segments

Sundown Road is a 11 km sealed road in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 6.2/10 for EVs with gently winding corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

4.0/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.0/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

6.2/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

6.0/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

5.0/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 31 segments

Excellent (8+)8%Good (6-8)11%Fair (4-6)31%Poor (<4)50%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 5.2

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed52%Unsealed48%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.

Curviness

5.2

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 31 segments

Grey spots

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

Segments

Top 1 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#111212739Asphalt0.10 km4.54.34.9

Showing top 1 of 31 segments

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/sundown-road-nswRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list

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Councils & Government

This road is part of NSW'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 Sundown Road?+

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

Is Sundown Road sealed?+

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

Is Sundown Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Sundown Road scores 6.0/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Sundown Road in a caravan?+

With care. Sundown Road scores 5.0/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Sundown Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Sundown Road scores 6.2/10 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 Sundown Road?+

Contour has identified 37 grey spots on Sundown 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: 23 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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