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Christchurch Northwood #283 Pro

AUDrive
Online
18 Dec 2022
59
20.7 km
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38 min
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17
12
10
16

At 20.7 km and 38 minutes, this route matches Route 282 in distance but stands out with the most roundabouts (10) and traffic signals (16) of all three Northwood routes. It covers Belfast, Northwood, Redwood, Northcote, and Mairehau, with an 80 km/h stretch on QEII Drive. Route 284 is far shorter at 10.7 km, while Route 282 shares similar length but has fewer roundabouts.

Watch Out For

  • Queen Elizabeth II Drive. 80 km/h dual carriageway with heavy traffic. Stay in the correct lane and watch for merging vehicles.
  • Northwood Boulevard roundabouts. Several roundabouts in a row. Give way to the right, signal your direction on entry, signal left when exiting.
  • Northcote Road. Busy residential area with side streets. Scan for vehicles pulling out from driveways.
  • Prestons Road. Speed zone transitions near new subdivisions. Confirm the posted limit before adjusting speed.
  • Main North Road. Multi-lane road with signals. Choose the correct lane early for upcoming turns.

Route Features

  • 17 left turns, 12 right turns, 10 roundabouts, 16 sets of traffic lights.
  • Distance: 20.7 km over 2 stages
  • Duration: approximately 38 minutes
  • Turns: 12 left, 9 right
  • 10 roundabouts (highest of all Northwood routes), 16 traffic signals
  • Speed zones: 20, 50, 60, and 80 km/h

Test Manoeuvres

  • Pull over near Tuckers Road/Prestons area. Mirror check, signal, pull over gently, then rejoin when clear.

Key Tips

  • With 10 roundabouts, this route is a roundabout drill. Practise correct signalling: indicate your exit direction on approach, then left to exit.
  • QEII Drive carries fast traffic at 80 km/h. Build speed confidently after the sign, and watch the posted limit carefully when it drops back to 50.
  • 16 signals mean frequent stops. Anticipate light changes by watching pedestrian countdowns where visible.
Step-by-Step Directions (2 stages)

Stage 1

1 Drive northeast. 70 m
2 Turn left. 14 m
3 Turn left. 20 m
4 Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit. 131 m
5 Turn right onto Radcliffe Road. 318 m
6 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Northwood Boulevard. 447 m
7 Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Crombie Green. 47 m
8 Turn left onto Englefield Road. 294 m
9 Turn right onto Connemara Drive. 179 m
10 Turn left onto Purakanui Place. 87 m
11 Turn right onto Connemara Drive. 179 m
12 Turn left onto Englefield Road. 457 m
13 Turn left onto Main North Road. 232 m
14 Turn right onto Pentland Drive. 67 m
15 Turn left onto Shenley Drive. 262 m
16 Turn right onto Pentland Drive. 23 m
17 Turn left onto Main North Road. 2.9 km
18 Turn right onto Tuckers Road. 158 m

Stage 2

1 Drive west on Tuckers Road. 22 m
2 Turn left to stay on Tuckers Road. 44 m
3 Turn left onto Fenchurch Street. 521 m
4 Turn left onto Northcote Road/R. 58 m
5 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit toward Burwood/New Brighton/Lyttelton. 155 m
6 Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit toward Burwood/New Brighton/Lyttelton. 1.9 km
7 Take the exit on the right toward City Centre. 153 m
8 Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit toward Picton/Papanui. 188 m
9 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit toward Papanui/Picton. 129 m
10 Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit toward Papanui/Bishopdale. 1.1 km
11 Turn right toward Belfast/Picton. 1.2 km
12 Turn right toward Marshland/Burwood. 59 m
13 Turn left. 105 m
14 Turn right. 34 m
15 Turn left onto Main North Road. 68 m
16 Make a right U-turn toward Belfast/Picton, if permitted. 246 m
17 Turn right onto Lowry Avenue. 321 m
18 Turn left onto Murchison Avenue. 95 m
19 Turn left onto Farquhars Road. 406 m
20 Make a right U-turn toward Belfast/Picton, if permitted. 246 m
21 Keep right to stay on Main North Road toward Belfast/Picton. 1.1 km
22 Turn left onto Northwood Boulevard. 193 m
23 Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Northwood Boulevard. 73 m
24 Turn right onto Bering Street. 142 m
25 Turn right onto Mounter Avenue. 22 m
26 Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Northwood Boulevard. 366 m
27 Turn left. 18 m
28 Turn left. 109 m