The Bucketts Way
The Bucketts Way is a 140 km sealed secondary route in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 8.0/10 for caravans with gently winding corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for EVs and sports cars and motorcycles.
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Sports score IQR: 6.4 - 8.5
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.
Wet road crashes
Crashes that occurred in wet conditions
Night crashes
Crashes that occurred after dark
Based on 10 years of crash records linked to road geometry. Crash breakdown (night, wet, weekends): VIC data 2012-2024. Other states show aggregate counts only.
Risk values derived from road geometry, orientation, weather station data, and satellite canopy cover. 0 = minimal risk, 1 = maximum risk.
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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.
Enquire about council data access →How long is The Bucketts Way?+
The Bucketts Way is approximately 140 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 2 hours of driving end to end, excluding stops.
Is The Bucketts Way sealed?+
Yes. The Bucketts Way is fully sealed for its entire length.
Is The Bucketts Way good for motorcycles?+
It rates well. The Bucketts Way scores 7.3/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.
Can I drive The Bucketts Way in a caravan?+
Yes. The Bucketts Way scores 8.0/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.
Is The Bucketts Way good for an EV?+
Yes. The Bucketts Way scores 7.7/10 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 Bucketts Way?+
Contour has identified 474 grey spots on The Bucketts Way - sections where the road geometry does not match the posted speed limit. Take extra care in wet or low-visibility conditions.
Road data last updated: 21 April 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.