Uluru Road

NTTertiary road27.6 km84 segments

6.2Sports

27.6 kmTotal length

84Segments

98Grey spot segments

Uluru Road is a 28 km sealed tertiary route in the Northern Territory, Australia. It scores 6.8/10 for EVs with gently winding corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

6.2/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.4/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

6.8/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

5.3/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

6.7/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 84 segments

Excellent (8+)14%Good (6-8)38%Fair (4-6)28%Poor (<4)20%

Sports score IQR: 4.1 - 7.4

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

4.8

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

4.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 84 segments

Grey spots

Crash record linkage not yet available for NT. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit - these are flagged regardless of crash history.

Road environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

7.8/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure38%

Night driving risk54%

Wind exposure45%

Sun glare risk59%

Wildlife strike risk12%

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

Segments

Top 98 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#80581670Asphalt0.37 km9.29.19.2 #80581625Asphalt0.42 km8.98.99.1 #80581671Asphalt0.36 km8.68.58.7 #80581667Asphalt0.39 km8.48.38.3 #80581627Asphalt0.57 km8.38.38.2 #80581624Asphalt0.50 km8.38.18.2 #80544819Asphalt0.39 km8.38.28.1 #80581668Asphalt0.38 km8.28.18.1 #80550176Asphalt0.22 km8.28.18.1 #80540748Asphalt0.39 km8.28.08.0 #80540747Asphalt0.44 km8.18.08.0 #80545309Asphalt0.24 km8.18.08.0 #80581669Asphalt0.33 km8.17.98.0 #80581675Asphalt0.19 km8.07.87.9 #80540750Asphalt0.45 km8.07.77.8 #80544820Asphalt0.39 km7.97.87.8 #80545312Asphalt0.38 km7.87.77.8 #80581674Asphalt0.19 km7.87.67.8 #80581666Asphalt0.47 km7.77.57.5 #80581610Asphalt0.33 km7.77.57.5 #80581609Asphalt0.37 km7.67.57.6 #80581626Asphalt0.36 km7.67.47.5 #80581654Asphalt0.40 km7.67.37.5 #80581663Asphalt0.31 km7.57.37.5 #80581653Asphalt0.36 km7.47.17.3 #80581672Asphalt0.32 km7.47.27.4 #80581647Asphalt0.36 km7.26.97.2 #80581657Asphalt0.30 km7.27.07.1 #80581655Asphalt0.23 km7.27.27.2 #80581686Asphalt0.40 km7.27.07.2 #80581673Asphalt0.61 km7.16.87.1 #80544821Asphalt0.35 km7.06.87.1 #80581652Asphalt0.40 km6.96.66.8 #80540749Asphalt0.35 km6.96.76.6 #80581648Asphalt0.42 km6.96.66.8 #80581687Asphalt0.36 km6.96.76.8 #80541519Asphalt0.40 km6.86.46.7 #80581649Asphalt0.44 km6.86.46.7 #80545313Asphalt0.63 km6.76.66.5 #80540751Asphalt0.48 km6.56.16.4 #80581650Asphalt0.36 km6.46.06.4 #80581688Asphalt0.30 km6.46.26.5 #118025035Asphalt0.41 km6.46.26.2 #80545311Asphalt0.09 km6.46.26.6 #80545310Asphalt0.15 km6.36.16.4 #80540746Asphalt0.43 km6.36.06.1 #80540745Asphalt0.50 km6.35.96.3 #80545314Asphalt0.01 km6.36.06.4 #80581608Asphalt0.36 km6.26.06.3 #80581651Asphalt0.41 km6.25.76.2 #117984194Asphalt0.05 km6.05.66.2 #117987520Asphalt0.14 km6.05.76.1 #80541518Asphalt0.40 km5.95.45.9 #80541542Asphalt0.12 km5.85.36.0 #80541543Asphalt0.13 km5.75.25.9 #80541544Asphalt0.38 km5.65.25.7 #80620568Asphalt0.04 km5.65.15.8 #80620567Asphalt0.01 km5.44.95.6 #80581613Asphalt0.06 km5.44.95.6 #117992986Asphalt0.43 km5.07.78.3 #80550171Asphalt0.39 km4.97.48.1 #80581637Asphalt0.50 km4.87.48.0 #80550172Asphalt0.43 km4.87.37.9 #80550173Asphalt0.38 km4.87.27.9 #80581661Asphalt0.12 km4.74.45.1 #80581621Asphalt0.59 km4.66.97.7 #80581660Asphalt0.13 km4.64.25.0 #80550174Asphalt0.39 km4.66.87.5 #80550175Asphalt0.40 km4.46.67.0 #80581636Asphalt0.50 km4.36.57.2 #80581619Asphalt0.45 km4.36.57.1 #80550185Asphalt0.54 km4.36.47.1 #80637066Asphalt0.14 km4.16.27.0 #80550184Asphalt0.51 km4.16.26.9 #117992987Asphalt0.08 km4.16.06.8 #80581620Asphalt0.38 km4.16.16.8 #118025018Asphalt0.12 km4.16.16.8 #80535639Asphalt0.12 km4.06.06.9 #80581635Asphalt0.39 km4.05.96.7 #80581638Asphalt0.54 km4.06.06.5 #80581634Asphalt0.36 km3.96.06.4 #80581662Asphalt0.31 km3.85.96.7 #80581622Asphalt0.14 km3.85.76.5 #80550186Asphalt0.05 km3.75.56.4 #80541537Asphalt0.06 km3.75.66.8 #80541538Asphalt0.05 km3.75.66.6 #80541539Asphalt0.04 km3.55.26.2 #80581623Asphalt0.19 km3.45.06.0 #80540471Asphalt0.04 km3.45.05.9 #80550179Asphalt0.01 km3.24.96.1 #80550178Asphalt0.06 km3.24.85.9 #80550177Asphalt0.11 km3.14.75.6 #80550183Asphalt0.02 km3.14.65.8 #80550180Asphalt0.07 km3.04.65.5 #80550182Asphalt0.10 km3.04.55.5 #80550181Asphalt0.01 km2.94.35.1 #80541517Asphalt0.21 km2.63.74.9 #80581633Asphalt0.13 km2.53.54.6

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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

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

Councils & Government

This road is part of NT'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 Uluru Road?+

Uluru Road is approximately 28 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Uluru Road sealed?+

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

Is Uluru Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Uluru Road scores 6.4/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Uluru Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Uluru Road scores 6.7/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Uluru Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Uluru Road scores 6.8/10 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 Uluru Road?+

Contour has identified 98 grey spots on Uluru 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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