Undara Road

QLDTertiary road13.7 km30 segments

4.4Sports

13.7 kmTotal length

30Segments

33Grey spot segments

Undara Road is a 14 km sealed tertiary route in Queensland, Australia. It scores 7.4/10 for EVs with gently winding corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

4.4/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.6/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

7.4/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

6.0/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

5.2/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 30 segments

Fair (4-6)67%Poor (<4)33%

Sports score IQR: 3.9 - 4.9

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

5.3

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 30 segments

Grey spots

Crash record linkage not yet available for QLD. 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

7.2/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure41%

Night driving risk57%

Wind exposure51%

Sun glare risk70%

Wildlife strike risk11%

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

Segments

Top 33 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#96469771Asphalt0.50 km5.38.18.6 #96144316Asphalt0.50 km5.28.08.6 #96144320Asphalt0.50 km5.28.08.7 #96469776Asphalt0.50 km5.17.98.6 #96469774Asphalt0.50 km5.17.98.6 #96144318Asphalt0.50 km5.17.78.3 #96469785Asphalt0.50 km5.07.68.2 #96469768Asphalt0.50 km4.97.68.2 #96469769Asphalt0.50 km4.87.48.1 #96144317Asphalt0.50 km4.87.38.0 #96144321Asphalt0.31 km4.87.27.9 #96469765Asphalt0.50 km4.77.28.0 #96469767Asphalt0.50 km4.77.18.0 #96469766Asphalt0.50 km4.77.18.0 #96469782Asphalt0.42 km4.56.97.8 #96469787Asphalt0.50 km4.56.87.5 #96469773Asphalt0.50 km4.46.67.4 #96469783Asphalt0.50 km4.46.67.4 #96469775Asphalt0.50 km4.36.57.3 #96469784Asphalt0.50 km4.26.47.2 #96469777Asphalt0.50 km4.26.47.4 #96469786Asphalt0.50 km4.16.27.0 #96469781Asphalt0.50 km4.06.06.8 #96469770Asphalt0.11 km3.95.76.7 #96144319Asphalt0.50 km3.95.66.7 #96469779Asphalt0.32 km3.75.46.6 #96469788Asphalt0.05 km3.55.26.2 #96469763Asphalt0.07 km3.55.26.2 #96469772Asphalt0.50 km3.55.26.2 #96469780Asphalt0.50 km3.45.05.9 #96469764Asphalt0.02 km3.45.05.9 #96469778Asphalt0.50 km3.45.05.9 #96469762Concrete0.02 km3.34.85.7

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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

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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 Undara Road?+

Undara Road is approximately 14 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Undara Road sealed?+

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

Is Undara Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Undara Road scores 6.6/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Undara Road in a caravan?+

With care. Undara Road scores 5.2/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Undara Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Undara Road scores 7.4/10 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 Undara Road?+

Contour has identified 33 grey spots on Undara 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: 16 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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