Towamba Road

VICTertiary road35.6 km101 segments

5.4Sports

35.6 kmTotal length

101Segments

105Grey spot segments

Towamba Road is a 36 km sealed tertiary route in Victoria, 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

5.5/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 101 segments

Fair (4-6)91%Poor (<4)9%

Sports score IQR: 5.1 - 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

10.0

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 101 segments

105

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.

Segments

Top 1 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#108805231Asphalt0.09 km4.56.77.9

Showing top 1 of 101 segments

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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

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

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 Towamba Road?+

Towamba Road is approximately 36 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Towamba Road sealed?+

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

Is Towamba Road good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Towamba 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 Towamba Road in a caravan?+

With care. Towamba Road scores 5.5/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Towamba Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Towamba 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 Towamba Road?+

Contour has identified 105 grey spots on Towamba 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.

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