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Vanderwolf Road

QLDUnclassified road10.6 km25 segments
2.4Sports
6.9Safety
10.6 kmTotal length
25Segments
25Grey spot segments
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Vanderwolf Road is a 11 km sealed road in Queensland, Australia. It scores 6.2/10 for 4WDs with gently winding corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores
2.4/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
5.3/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
4.0/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
6.2/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
2.6/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 25 segments
Excellent (8+)4%Good (6-8)4%Poor (<4)92%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 2.4

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed8%Unsealed92%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
3.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
5.4
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
7.0
Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.
Road classUnclassified road
8.0
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 25 segments
25
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
6.9/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure60%
Night driving risk57%
Wind exposure50%
Sun glare risk48%
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 25 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#96250450Paved0.50 km8.38.28.1#96250451Paved0.32 km7.57.57.5#96250729Unpaved0.17 km3.03.03.1#96303850Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#96303853Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96303854Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#96999909Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96999910Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#96999911Unpaved0.50 km2.44.44.0#96999912Unpaved0.09 km2.45.34.0#96303840Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#96303838Unpaved0.50 km2.45.74.0#96303839Unpaved0.50 km2.45.64.0#96303842Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96303843Unpaved0.34 km2.46.04.0#96303844Unpaved0.00 km2.44.34.0#96303845Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96303847Unpaved0.50 km2.45.54.0#96303848Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#96303849Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96303851Unpaved0.50 km2.44.94.0#96303852Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#96303855Unpaved0.14 km2.44.14.0#96303841Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#96303846Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/vanderwolf-road-qldRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Vanderwolf%20Road&state=QLDSearch roads by name

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 Vanderwolf Road?+

Vanderwolf Road is approximately 11 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Vanderwolf Road sealed?+

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

Is Vanderwolf Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Vanderwolf Road scores 5.3/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Vanderwolf Road in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Vanderwolf Road scores 2.6/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

Are there any dangerous sections on Vanderwolf Road?+

Contour has identified 25 grey spots on Vanderwolf 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: 23 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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