Wimmera Downs Road

VICTertiary road12.3 km28 segments

3.9Sports

12.3 kmTotal length

28Segments

28Grey spot segments

Wimmera Downs Road is a 12 km sealed tertiary route in Victoria, Australia. It scores 6.7/10 for EVs with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

3.9/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

5.7/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

6.7/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

5.7/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

5.1/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 28 segments

Fair (4-6)36%Poor (<4)64%

Sports score IQR: 3.8 - 4.7

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed84%Unsealed16%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

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

Curviness

2.1

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

4.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 28 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.

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 Wimmera Downs Road?+

Wimmera Downs Road is approximately 12 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Wimmera Downs Road sealed?+

Yes. Wimmera Downs Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Wimmera Downs Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Wimmera Downs Road scores 5.7/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Wimmera Downs Road in a caravan?+

With care. Wimmera Downs Road scores 5.1/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Wimmera Downs Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Wimmera Downs Road scores 6.7/10 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 Wimmera Downs Road?+

Contour has identified 28 grey spots on Wimmera Downs 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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