Wards Mistake Road

NSWTertiary road36.8 km79 segments

5.4Sports

36.8 kmTotal length

79Segments

82Grey spot segments

Wards Mistake Road is a 37 km sealed tertiary route in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 8.3/10 for EVs with gently winding corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for motorcycles and 4WDs.

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Vehicle scores

5.4/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

7.6/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

8.3/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

7.2/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

6.0/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 79 segments

Excellent (8+)30%Good (6-8)17%Fair (4-6)46%Poor (<4)6%

Sports score IQR: 4.8 - 8.3

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed97%Unsealed3%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.

Curviness

5.9

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

10.0

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

7.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 79 segments

Grey spots

Crash record linkage not yet available for NSW. 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 exposure48%

Night driving risk61%

Wind exposure57%

Sun glare risk83%

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 90 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#110615241Asphalt0.45 km9.39.39.3 #110615240Asphalt0.58 km9.29.29.2 #110615238Asphalt0.55 km9.19.09.1 #111183053Asphalt0.55 km9.08.99.0 #110615251Asphalt0.44 km8.88.78.7 #110615243Asphalt0.50 km8.78.68.6 #111183045Asphalt0.38 km8.68.68.6 #111183052Asphalt0.51 km8.68.58.6 #110615242Asphalt0.49 km8.68.58.4 #111183055Asphalt0.37 km8.58.58.5 #110615239Asphalt0.56 km8.58.48.5 #110615244Asphalt0.50 km8.58.48.5 #110615245Asphalt0.39 km8.48.38.4 #112550185Asphalt0.44 km8.48.38.4 #111183044Asphalt0.41 km8.48.38.3 #112550174Asphalt0.21 km8.48.38.5 #110615252Asphalt0.39 km8.38.38.4 #111183046Asphalt0.50 km8.38.28.2 #110615250Asphalt0.37 km8.38.28.2 #111183042Asphalt0.41 km8.38.28.3 #111183043Asphalt0.36 km8.38.28.3 #110615233Asphalt0.44 km8.28.18.3 #111183054Asphalt0.36 km8.28.18.3 #111183057Asphalt0.58 km8.28.18.1 #110615248Asphalt0.65 km8.28.18.3 #110615237Asphalt0.48 km8.28.18.3 #110615246Asphalt0.55 km8.07.87.9 #110615247Asphalt0.41 km8.07.87.9 #111183051Asphalt0.50 km8.07.88.1 #110615234Asphalt0.36 km7.77.57.9 #110615253Asphalt0.39 km7.77.57.9 #110615249Asphalt0.56 km7.77.57.9 #110615235Asphalt0.52 km7.16.97.4 #111605746Asphalt0.37 km7.16.87.4 #111183058Asphalt0.08 km7.06.77.1 #111183047Asphalt0.37 km6.96.66.9 #111183048Asphalt0.40 km6.86.57.2 #111183050Asphalt0.41 km6.86.57.0 #110615236Asphalt0.08 km6.86.57.0 #111183056Concrete0.04 km6.56.36.8 #111183049Asphalt0.11 km6.46.06.5 #111605747Asphalt0.24 km6.46.06.5 #111015336Asphalt0.03 km6.36.06.4 #110615298Asphalt0.57 km5.38.19.0 #110615322Asphalt0.48 km5.38.19.0 #110615312Asphalt0.47 km5.38.19.0 #111006098Asphalt0.53 km5.17.88.6 #110615299Asphalt0.61 km5.17.88.6 #110615321Asphalt0.47 km5.07.78.4 #110615230Paved0.50 km5.07.68.3 #110615302Asphalt0.35 km5.07.68.5 #110615311Asphalt0.60 km5.07.68.4 #110615300Asphalt0.36 km4.97.58.3 #110615324Asphalt0.54 km4.97.58.4 #110615316Asphalt0.42 km4.97.58.3 #110615301Asphalt0.23 km4.97.58.3 #110615325Asphalt0.59 km4.97.48.3 #110615304Asphalt0.38 km4.97.48.2 #110615297Asphalt0.41 km4.87.38.2 #110615315Asphalt0.41 km4.87.38.2 #110615323Asphalt0.24 km4.87.38.2 #110615326Asphalt0.44 km4.77.08.1 #110615303Asphalt0.42 km4.77.07.8 #111006099Asphalt0.27 km4.67.08.0 #110615305Asphalt0.43 km4.67.08.0 #110615308Asphalt0.50 km4.66.97.7 #111605823Asphalt0.15 km4.67.08.1 #110615313Asphalt0.50 km4.67.08.0 #110615307Asphalt0.53 km4.66.97.7 #110615231Paved0.64 km4.66.97.7 #110615320Asphalt0.51 km4.66.97.9 #110615317Asphalt0.62 km4.66.97.9 #111006101Asphalt0.27 km4.56.87.6 #111605822Asphalt0.35 km4.46.67.7 #110615319Asphalt0.45 km4.46.67.7 #110615232Paved0.14 km4.46.67.7 #110615310Asphalt0.35 km4.46.57.6 #110615296Asphalt0.50 km4.36.57.3 #110615318Asphalt0.48 km4.36.47.3 #110615295Asphalt0.53 km4.36.47.3 #110615306Asphalt0.16 km4.26.27.1 #110615314Asphalt0.51 km4.26.27.1 #111605821Asphalt0.36 km4.26.27.1 #110615309Asphalt0.39 km4.16.07.0 #110615293Asphalt0.50 km4.16.07.2 #110615294Asphalt0.61 km4.05.96.9 #111006100Asphalt0.02 km4.05.97.1 #111083384Unpaved0.40 km2.44.44.0 #111083383Unpaved0.50 km2.45.44.0 #112409871Unpaved0.07 km2.44.14.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/wards-mistake-road-nswRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list

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Councils & Government

This road is part of NSW'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 Wards Mistake Road?+

Wards Mistake Road is approximately 37 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Wards Mistake Road sealed?+

Yes. Wards Mistake Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Wards Mistake Road good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Wards Mistake Road scores 7.6/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Wards Mistake Road in a caravan?+

With care. Wards Mistake Road scores 6.0/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Wards Mistake Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Wards Mistake Road scores 8.3/10 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 Wards Mistake Road?+

Contour has identified 82 grey spots on Wards Mistake 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: 21 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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