The best sports car roads in Northern Territory have corners that reward commitment, elevation that builds momentum, and surface that holds under load. Contour's Road Quality Score (RQS) measures 40+ signals at 500m resolution - curviness, gradient, surface condition, road class, and speed limit profile - to rank every named road in Northern Territory by how technical it actually is to drive.
| Road | RQS (Sports) |
|---|---|
| Edith Falls RoadRoute | 8.4 8.4 |
| Litchfield Park RoadRoute | 8.1 8.1 |
Dry season (May to October) is the best time for all roads. Wet season (November to April) closes many outback roads and tracks. Stuart Highway is accessible year-round. Avoid driving at dawn, dusk, and night due to livestock and wildlife on roads.
The sports car profile weights curviness, elevation change, and road class highly within the Road Quality Score (RQS). A road that scores 9.0 for sports cars has technical corners, significant elevation variation, a sealed surface in good condition, and enough speed limit headroom to use the car properly. The score runs 0 to 10 and is calculated at 500m resolution.
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Contour scores every named road in Northern Territory using 40+ signals per 500m. The roads in the table above are the current highest-scoring for the sports car profile.
The sports car profile weights curviness, elevation change, and road class highly within the Road Quality Score (RQS). A road that scores 9.0 for sports cars has technical corners, significant elevation variation, a sealed surface in good condition, and enough speed limit headroom to use the car properly. The score runs 0 to 10 and is calculated at 500m resolution.
Dry season (May to October) is the best time for all roads. Wet season (November to April) closes many outback roads and tracks. Stuart Highway is accessible year-round. Avoid driving at dawn, dusk, and night due to livestock and wildlife on roads.
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Sports Car roads across Australia
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All roads scored in Northern Territory
How it works
How Contour scores and routes
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