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Tarra Valley Road

VICSecondary road25.8 km66 segmentsC484;95
6.3Sports
25.8 kmTotal length
66Segments
71Grey spot segments

Tarra Valley Road is a 26 km sealed secondary route in Victoria, Australia. It scores 8.2/10 for EVs with gently winding corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for motorcycles and caravans and 4WDs.

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Vehicle scores
6.3/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
7.9/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
8.2/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
7.1/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
7.6/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 66 segments
Excellent (8+)15%Good (6-8)37%Fair (4-6)39%Poor (<4)8%

Sports score IQR: 5.4 - 7.0

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
4.7
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
10.0
Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.
Road classSecondary road
8.0
Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.
Traffic
10.0
Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.
Elevation
9.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 66 segments· 13 years of data
71
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.

When is this road risky?
Crash conditions - share of recorded crashes by circumstance

Wet road crashes

Crashes that occurred in wet conditions

22%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

0%

Based on 13 years of crash records linked to road geometry. Crash breakdown (night, wet, weekends): VIC data 2012-2024. Other states show aggregate counts only.

Traffic volume
Annual average daily traffic
143vehicles per day (median)

Coverage: 99% of segments have AADT data. Based on traffic count surveys - actual volumes vary by season.

Road environment
Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators
7.1/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure47%
Night driving risk53%
Wind exposure56%
Sun glare risk67%
Wildlife strike risk19%

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

Segments
Top 71 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#109128913Paved0.35 km9.49.49.4#109128911Paved0.49 km9.39.39.3#109128910Paved0.63 km9.39.39.3#109128908Paved0.33 km9.19.19.1#109128912Paved0.38 km8.98.98.8#109128909Paved0.53 km8.78.78.5#109128914Paved0.55 km8.68.68.6#109128907Paved0.57 km8.48.48.6#109128903Paved0.52 km8.28.18.2#109128906Paved0.39 km8.18.08.1#109128904Paved0.40 km8.07.98.2#109128905Paved0.47 km7.97.78.0#109128902Paved0.17 km7.57.47.8#109265742Paved0.60 km7.37.17.4#109265744Paved0.62 km7.37.17.6#109265745Paved0.38 km7.37.17.6#109128915Paved0.05 km7.37.17.6#109715152Paved0.05 km7.06.87.6#109265746Paved0.39 km6.96.77.0#109265747Paved0.45 km6.86.67.2#109430656Paved0.50 km6.86.67.2#109430658Paved0.50 km6.86.57.0#109430657Paved0.27 km6.86.57.2#109430660Paved0.15 km6.86.57.1#109265743Paved0.01 km6.76.46.7#109430659Paved0.65 km6.66.36.8#109166060Paved0.03 km6.56.26.7#109265752Paved0.50 km6.56.26.7#109265750Paved0.50 km6.56.26.7#109265749Paved0.51 km6.56.26.7#109265748Paved0.24 km6.46.16.7#109430655Paved0.39 km6.36.06.4#109265753Paved0.00 km6.36.06.4#109265751Paved0.01 km6.36.06.4#109430653Paved0.50 km6.36.06.4#109430654Paved0.35 km6.36.06.4#109430652Paved0.37 km6.36.06.4#108599233Paved0.37 km5.58.79.5#108599231Paved0.65 km5.58.79.5#108599232Paved0.40 km5.58.79.5#108599228Paved0.37 km5.58.79.5#109166120Paved0.65 km5.58.79.5#109166122Paved0.65 km5.58.79.5#109166123Paved0.38 km5.58.79.5#109166127Paved0.51 km5.58.79.5#109166131Paved0.44 km5.58.79.5#109166132Paved0.64 km5.58.79.5#109166059Paved0.49 km5.58.69.4#109715147Paved0.41 km5.58.69.4#109715150Paved0.35 km5.58.69.4#109715151Paved0.64 km5.58.69.4#109166121Paved0.65 km5.58.69.4#108599229Paved0.65 km5.48.69.5#109166128Paved0.65 km5.48.69.4#109166130Paved0.39 km5.48.69.4#109166133Paved0.63 km5.38.49.3#109166119Paved0.45 km5.38.39.2#109166124Paved0.49 km5.38.39.2#108599234Paved0.33 km5.38.39.2#108599230Paved0.13 km5.38.39.2#109715148Paved0.36 km5.28.39.2#109166129Paved0.09 km5.28.39.2#109166134Paved0.11 km4.97.78.7#109166118Paved0.03 km4.46.78.0#115879202Paved0.06 km4.16.27.4#109166062Paved0.02 km4.06.17.4#109715149Paved0.02 km4.06.17.4#108599235Paved0.00 km4.06.06.9#109166125Paved0.01 km4.06.06.9#109166063Paved0.02 km3.75.76.7#109166126Paved0.01 km3.65.56.4
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 Tarra Valley Road?+

Tarra Valley Road is approximately 26 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Tarra Valley Road sealed?+

Yes. Tarra Valley Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Tarra Valley Road good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Tarra Valley Road scores 7.9/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Tarra Valley Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Tarra Valley Road scores 7.6/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Tarra Valley Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Tarra Valley Road scores 8.2/10 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 Tarra Valley Road?+

Contour has identified 71 grey spots on Tarra Valley 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.