The Beacons

QLDResidential road0.4 km5 segments

5.6Sports

0.4 kmTotal length

5Segments

5Grey spot segments

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The Beacons is a 0 km sealed residential street in Queensland, Australia. It scores 6.5/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Scores par véhicule

5.6/10

SPTSportRoutes revêtues, sinuosité, cols de montagne

5.5/10

MOTMotoVirages serrés, lacets, routes techniques

6.2/10

VEVESurface lisse, routes revêtues, compatible avec l'autonomie

4.6/10

4x44x4Accès gravier, aptitude hors-route

6.5/10

VANCaravaneRevêtement lisse, pentes douces, pas de cols raides

Distribution de qualité des tronçons

Score Sport - 5 tronçons

Bon (6-8)20%Correct (4-6)80%

IQR score Sport : 5.4 - 5.8

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

2.5

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

Vitesse

4.0

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

Classe de routeResidential road

3.0

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

Trafic

7.0

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

Dénivelé

7.0

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

Road intel

Grey spots5 of 5 segments

Segments where curvature is tighter than the posted speed limit. Geometry alone flags these as higher risk, no crash history required.

Historique des accidents

Agrégé sur les 5 tronçons

Zones grises

La liaison des registres d'accidents n'est pas encore disponible pour QLD. Les zones grises sont des tronçons où la géométrie de courbure ne correspond pas à la limite de vitesse - elles sont signalées indépendamment de l'historique d'accidents.

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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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 The Beacons?+

The Beacons is approximately 0 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is The Beacons sealed?+

Yes. The Beacons is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is The Beacons good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. The Beacons scores 5.5/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive The Beacons in a caravan?+

Yes. The Beacons scores 6.5/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is The Beacons good for an EV?+

Yes. The Beacons 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 The Beacons?+

Contour has identified 5 grey spots on The Beacons - 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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