Tarata Road

QLDTertiary road2.1 km6 segments

5.4Sports

2.1 kmTotal length

6Segments

7Grey spot segments

Tarata Road is a 2 km sealed tertiary route in Queensland, Australia. It scores 9.1/10 for EVs with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for 4WDs and motorcycles.

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Vehicle scores

5.4/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

8.3/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

9.1/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

8.4/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

5.3/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 6 segments

Fair (4-6)86%Poor (<4)14%

Sports score IQR: 4.8 - 5.4

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

8.1

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

7.0

Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.

Road classTertiary road

9.0

Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.

Traffic

9.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

9.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 6 segments

Grey spots

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

Road environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

7.0/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure49%

Night driving risk63%

Wind exposure63%

Sun glare risk40%

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 7 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#96317133Asphalt0.32 km5.48.39.2 #96317136Asphalt0.50 km5.48.39.1 #96317154Asphalt0.28 km5.48.39.1 #96317137Asphalt0.36 km5.48.39.1 #96317134Asphalt0.15 km5.07.68.5 #96317135Asphalt0.50 km4.67.08.0 #96317121Paved0.03 km3.85.77.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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

GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Tarata%20Road&state=QLDSearch roads by name

Councils & Government

This road is part of QLD'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 Tarata Road?+

Tarata Road is approximately 2 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Tarata Road sealed?+

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

Is Tarata Road good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Tarata Road scores 8.3/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Tarata Road in a caravan?+

With care. Tarata Road scores 5.3/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Tarata Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Tarata Road scores 9.1/10 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 Tarata Road?+

Contour has identified 7 grey spots on Tarata 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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