The Cove

QLDResidential road0.3 km2 segments

5.5Sports

0.3 kmTotal length

2Segments

The Cove is a 270 m sealed residential street in Queensland, Australia. It scores 6.0/10 for 4WDs with highly technical corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores

5.5/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

5.8/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

5.2/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

6.0/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

4.9/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 2 segments

Fair (4-6)87%Poor (<4)13%

Sports score IQR: 3.8 - 5.2

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed62%Unsealed38%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

3.5

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

Curviness

8.7

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

4.0

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

Road classResidential road

3.0

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

Traffic

7.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

4.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Segments

Top 6 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#142330800Paved0.16 km7.37.37.2 #142399765Paved0.14 km6.36.26.6 #142065049-0.23 km5.86.25.5 #142155497Paved0.13 km5.85.65.9 #142778827Paved0.01 km3.93.54.2 #142065050-0.03 km3.13.13.3

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 Cove?+

The Cove is approximately 270 m long.

Is The Cove sealed?+

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

Is The Cove good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. The Cove scores 5.8/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive The Cove in a caravan?+

With care. The Cove scores 4.9/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

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Road data last updated: 2 May 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.

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