Walwa Shelley Road

VICSecondary road15.9 km33 segmentsC547

9.5Sports

15.9 kmTotal length

33Segments

33Grey spot segments

Walwa Shelley Road is a 16 km sealed secondary route in Victoria, Australia. It scores 9.5/10 for motorcycles with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for sports cars and EVs and caravans and 4WDs.

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Vehicle scores

9.5/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

9.5/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

9.4/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

8.8/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

9.0/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 33 segments

Excellent (8+)88%Good (6-8)12%

Sports score IQR: 9.0 - 9.5

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

10.0

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

Road classSecondary road

8.0

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

Traffic

10.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

9.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 33 segments

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.

Traffic volume

Annual average daily traffic

71vehicles per day (median)

Coverage: 100% of segments have AADT data. Based on traffic count surveys - actual volumes vary by season.

Segments

Top 1 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#109337996Asphalt0.11 km6.86.57.1

Showing top 1 of 33 segments

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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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 Walwa Shelley Road?+

Walwa Shelley Road is approximately 16 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Walwa Shelley Road sealed?+

Yes. Walwa Shelley Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Walwa Shelley Road good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Walwa Shelley Road scores 9.5/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Walwa Shelley Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Walwa Shelley Road scores 9.0/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Walwa Shelley Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Walwa Shelley Road scores 9.4/10 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 Walwa Shelley Road?+

Contour has identified 33 grey spots on Walwa Shelley 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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