Yarrawa Deviation Road

NSWTertiary road5.7 km15 segments

4.7Sports

5.7 kmTotal length

15Segments

15Grey spot segments

Yarrawa Deviation Road is a 6 km sealed tertiary route in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 7.8/10 for EVs with flowing corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for motorcycles.

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Vehicle scores

4.7/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

7.1/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

7.8/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

6.4/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

5.2/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 15 segments

Fair (4-6)73%Poor (<4)27%

Sports score IQR: 4.1 - 5.0

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

6.8

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

7.0

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 15 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

7.1/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure44%

Night driving risk62%

Wind exposure53%

Sun glare risk76%

Wildlife strike risk16%

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

Segments

Top 15 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#110960418Asphalt0.20 km5.07.78.3 #110960412Asphalt0.40 km5.07.78.4 #110960417Asphalt0.65 km5.07.68.2 #110960413Asphalt0.45 km4.97.68.3 #110960419Asphalt0.65 km4.97.58.3 #110960421Asphalt0.42 km4.97.58.1 #110960414Asphalt0.65 km4.87.48.2 #110960416Asphalt0.42 km4.56.87.3 #110960425Asphalt0.21 km4.36.57.2 #110960415Asphalt0.39 km4.16.17.0 #110960422Asphalt0.42 km4.16.16.9 #110960424Asphalt0.28 km3.85.76.5 #110960420Asphalt0.01 km3.75.56.4 #110960423Asphalt0.30 km3.65.36.3 #110960426Asphalt0.22 km3.45.05.9

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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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 Yarrawa Deviation Road?+

Yarrawa Deviation Road is approximately 6 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Yarrawa Deviation Road sealed?+

Yes. Yarrawa Deviation Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Yarrawa Deviation Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Yarrawa Deviation Road scores 7.1/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Yarrawa Deviation Road in a caravan?+

With care. Yarrawa Deviation Road scores 5.2/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Yarrawa Deviation Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Yarrawa Deviation Road scores 7.8/10 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 Yarrawa Deviation Road?+

Contour has identified 15 grey spots on Yarrawa Deviation 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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