Travelling out of Auckland Travelling out of Auckland
Plan ahead to make sure you're ready for long drives out Auckland.
Drive safely within the speed limits
Drive safely within speed limits and to the conditions. The faster you drive, the less time you have to respond to hazards – and if you crash the impact will be greater, causing worse injuries.
Live congestion updates
You can see real-time congestion information by going to the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) live traffic information map (opens in a new tab).
For more information, updates and tools from NZTA, go to Traffic and travel information (opens in a new tab).
Beware of driver fatigue when taking a long trip
Fatigue is tiredness, weariness or exhaustion. It can happen to drivers long before they fall asleep at the wheel. Fatigue can slow your reaction time and ability to focus on the road and traffic around you.
Signs of driver fatigue
When you are fatigued, you might:
- find it harder to concentrate
- have sore eyes
- daydream
- react slower
- have blurry vision.
Common effects of fatigue
Fatigue could cause you to:
- drift off the road.
- change your speed often and without any reason
- not react in time to avoid a dangerous situation.
Tips to improve your alertness
You should:
- get plenty of sleep before a long journey
- drive during times of the day when you’re normally awake
- snack light and drink enough water
- share the driving.
These are only short-term solutions. The best solution is to find somewhere to stop and sleep. Schedule a break at least once every hour, and whenever you begin to feel sleepy. Try not to nap in the driver’s seat and try not to nap for longer than 40 minutes.
Where rest stops and high-risk areas are
Plan ahead to lower the risk of fatigue. These are some rest areas and high-risk areas for common routes out of Auckland.
Auckland to Coromandel
Download our Auckland to Coromandel rest stop map (PDF, 516KB)
Te Mata to Coromandel township
This is a 50km stretch of winding road. Drive carefully.
State Highway 2 exiting to State Highway 25
Beware of queues, drive slower.
State Highway 2 near Maramarua
Beware of queues, go slower.
Waikato expressway exiting to State Highway 2, exit 477
Be wary of queues turning off to Coromandel exit 477, go slower.
Auckland to Hamilton
Download our Auckland to Hamilton rest stop map (PDF, 548KB)
Waikato Expressway exiting to State Highway 2 exit 477
Beware of queues turning off to Coromandel Exit 477.
Rangiriri
State Highway 1's speed limit is 50km on the stretch of road through the town.
Huntly
State Highway 1's speed limit is 50km on the stretch of road through the town.
Taupiri roundabout
Go slower through the roundabout.
Auckland to Kerikeri
Download our Auckland to Kerikeri rest stop map (PDF. 624KB)
Hukerenui
Go slower and take care on bends.
Brynderwyn
Go slower and take care on bends.
Wellsford
Go slower and take care when overtaking.
Dome Valley
Go slower and take care on bends.
Auckland to Waihi
Download our Auckland to Waihi rest stop map (PDF, 364KB)
State Highway 2 exiting to State Highway 25
Beware of queues and drive slower.
State Highway 2 near Maramarua
Beware of queues and drive slower.
Waikato Expressway exiting to State Highway 2 exit 477
Beware of queues turning off to Coromandel exit 477 and drive slower.
