Wooliana Road

NTUnclassified road20.1 km42 segments

4.2Sports

20.1 kmTotal length

42Segments

42Grey spot segments

Wooliana Road is a 20 km sealed road in the Northern Territory, Australia. It scores 7.2/10 for EVs with flowing corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

4.2/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.3/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

7.2/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

6.5/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

5.0/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 42 segments

Fair (4-6)60%Poor (<4)40%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 4.8

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed66%Unsealed34%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

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

Curviness

6.7

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 42 segments

Grey spots

Crash record linkage not yet available for NT. 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

7.0/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure51%

Night driving risk65%

Wind exposure52%

Sun glare risk63%

Wildlife strike risk15%

Risk values derived from road geometry, orientation, weather station data, and satellite canopy cover. 0 = minimal risk, 1 = maximum risk.

Segments

Top 42 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#80556275Asphalt0.52 km5.07.78.3 #80556290Asphalt0.41 km5.07.78.3 #80556289Asphalt0.47 km5.07.78.2 #80556288Asphalt0.50 km5.07.78.2 #80556291Asphalt0.48 km4.97.58.1 #80556287Asphalt0.50 km4.97.58.1 #80556276Asphalt0.48 km4.97.58.2 #80556283Asphalt0.37 km4.97.58.2 #80556284Asphalt0.59 km4.87.48.1 #80556294Asphalt0.48 km4.87.48.2 #80556297Asphalt0.46 km4.87.48.2 #80556296Asphalt0.50 km4.77.27.9 #80556285Asphalt0.44 km4.77.27.8 #80556279Asphalt0.35 km4.67.17.7 #80556286Asphalt0.64 km4.66.97.6 #80556295Asphalt0.49 km4.56.97.6 #80556292Asphalt0.65 km4.56.87.5 #80556280Asphalt0.48 km4.56.77.5 #80556300Asphalt0.51 km4.46.77.6 #80556293Asphalt0.54 km4.36.57.3 #80556281Asphalt0.50 km4.26.47.2 #80556282Asphalt0.41 km4.26.27.0 #80556278Asphalt0.35 km4.16.27.0 #80556301Asphalt0.27 km4.16.17.2 #80556299Asphalt0.37 km4.06.06.9 #80556277Asphalt0.50 km3.95.96.8 #80556298Asphalt0.41 km3.85.76.5 #80609961Unpaved0.52 km2.44.54.0 #80609960Unpaved0.46 km2.43.84.0 #80609959Unpaved0.33 km2.44.34.0 #80601023Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0 #80609966Unpaved0.13 km2.45.04.0 #80601024Unpaved0.50 km2.45.04.0 #80601025Unpaved0.62 km2.44.74.0 #80601026Unpaved0.58 km2.46.04.0 #80601027Unpaved0.35 km2.46.04.0 #80609958Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0 #80609962Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0 #80609963Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0 #80609964Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0 #80609957Unpaved0.65 km2.45.54.0 #80609965Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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Councils & Government

This road is part of NT'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 Wooliana Road?+

Wooliana Road is approximately 20 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Wooliana Road sealed?+

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

Is Wooliana Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Wooliana Road scores 6.3/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Wooliana Road in a caravan?+

With care. Wooliana Road scores 5.0/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Wooliana Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Wooliana Road scores 7.2/10 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 Wooliana Road?+

Contour has identified 42 grey spots on Wooliana 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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