Wharf Road

VICUnclassified road0.5 km7 segments

4.9Sports

0.5 kmTotal length

7Segments

3Recorded crashes

Wharf Road is a 500 m sealed road in Victoria, Australia. It scores 6.6/10 for EVs with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

4.9/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

5.8/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

6.6/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

5.0/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

5.5/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 7 segments

Fair (4-6)100%

Sports score IQR: 5.1 - 5.7

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed96%Unsealed4%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

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

Curviness

2.6

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

4.0

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

6.5

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 7 segments· 13 years of data

Total crashes

Fatalities

Serious injuries

Grey spots

Source: State crash data linked to road geometry. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit.

When is this road risky?

Crash conditions - share of recorded crashes by circumstance

Wet road crashes

Crashes that occurred in wet conditions

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

Based on 13 years of crash records linked to road geometry. Crash breakdown (night, wet, weekends): VIC data 2012-2024. Other states show aggregate counts only.

Segments

Top 29 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#144134563Paved0.26 km8.38.38.2 #144134562Paved0.09 km7.37.17.6 #144134565Paved0.07 km6.46.16.6 #144126903Paved0.04 km6.46.37.0 #144134564Paved0.07 km6.46.16.6 #144134561Paved0.01 km6.25.96.3 #144978752Paved0.05 km6.05.86.6 #144126904Paved0.04 km5.95.76.6 #144911198Paved0.03 km5.85.66.4 #144126906Paved0.01 km5.85.66.5 #144126908Paved0.04 km5.75.56.3 #144978749Paved0.01 km5.75.56.3 #144911197Paved0.01 km5.75.56.3 #144126901Paved0.02 km5.65.56.2 #144126909Paved0.07 km5.65.46.1 #144978750Paved0.02 km5.25.05.6 #144978775Paved0.06 km5.25.05.6 #144978753Paved0.03 km5.24.95.5 #144797314Paved0.03 km5.14.85.5 #144126907Paved0.06 km5.14.95.4 #144126905Paved0.04 km5.14.85.4 #144978751Paved0.01 km5.14.85.3 #144978754Paved0.01 km4.94.75.2 #144536725Paved0.14 km4.56.87.5 #145117897Paved0.08 km4.46.67.7 #144126900Paved0.05 km4.36.87.9 #144277167Paved0.23 km4.26.47.3 #145117895-0.08 km3.85.86.4 #145117894-0.01 km3.14.75.2

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 Wharf Road?+

Wharf Road is approximately 500 m long.

Is Wharf Road sealed?+

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

Is Wharf Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Wharf Road scores 5.8/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Wharf Road in a caravan?+

With care. Wharf Road scores 5.5/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Wharf Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Wharf Road scores 6.6/10 for EVs. Regenerative braking on any elevation changes and smooth throttle control on the corners will both feel at home here.

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Road data last updated: 2 May 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.

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