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Glen Innes #296 Pro
A 12.06 km two-stage route from Glen Innes VTNZ, taking about 28 minutes. This route has the most roundabouts of any Glen Innes route, with 11 in total, concentrated along Pilkington Road and Line Road. It passes through Point England, Stonefields, and Point England Road. Speeds are almost entirely 50 km/h.
Watch Out For
- School zones near Point England Road. 4 school zones on this route, the most of any Glen Innes route. 40 km/h variable limits during school hours.
- Stop signs near Pilkington Road. 3 stop signs along the route. Come to a complete stop at each one.
- Merton Road roundabouts. 11 roundabouts total. Several appear in quick succession. Give way to the right, signal on entry and left when exiting.
- College Road give way intersections. 28 give way intersections, more than Route #295 (18). Check right at every one.
Route Features
- 8 left turns, 11 right turns, 11 roundabouts, 7 sets of traffic lights.
- 19 turns (8 left, 11 right), 11 roundabouts, 7 traffic signals.
- 28 give way intersections, 9 pedestrian crossings, 4 school zones.
- Almost entirely 50 km/h. This route tests roundabout technique heavily compared to Route #295 which focuses on turns, and Route #297 which tests endurance.
Test Manoeuvres
- Pull over in the Point England area.
Key Tips
- With 11 roundabouts, practise the sequence: check right, signal your intended direction on entry, left signal when exiting.
- 4 school zones can catch you out if you are focused on the roundabouts. Look for the electronic variable speed signs.
Step-by-Step Directions (2 stages)
Stage 1
| 1 | Drive north. | 16 m | |
| 2 | Turn left. | 39 m | |
| 3 | Turn right. | 109 m | |
| 4 | Turn right. | 71 m | |
| 5 | Turn left onto Apirana Avenue/6. | 482 m | |
| 6 | Turn right onto Castledine Crescent. | 20 m | |
| 7 | Turn left onto Eastview Road. | 313 m | |
| 8 | Turn right onto Line Road. | 380 m | |
| 9 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Taniwha Street. | 121 m | |
| 10 | Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Elstree Avenue. | 47 m | |
| 11 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Point England Road. | 324 m | |
| 12 | Turn right onto Riverside Avenue. | 109 m | |
| 13 | Turn left onto Riki Road. | 109 m |
Stage 2
| 1 | Drive west on Riki Road. | 109 m | |
| 2 | Turn right onto Riverside Avenue. | 109 m | |
| 3 | Turn left onto Point England Road. | 321 m | |
| 4 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Point England Road. | 563 m | |
| 5 | Turn left onto Pilkington Road. | 88 m | |
| 6 | Turn right onto Salima Talagi Street. | 235 m | |
| 7 | Turn right onto Apirana Avenue/6. | 155 m | |
| 8 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit toward Remuera. | 363 m | |
| 9 | Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Felton Mathew Avenue. | 289 m | |
| 10 | Turn left onto Howard Hunter Avenue. | 528 m | |
| 11 | Turn left onto Merton Road. | 245 m | |
| 12 | Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Morrin Road. | 181 m | |
| 13 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Stonefields Avenue. | 282 m | |
| 14 | Turn right onto College Road. | 263 m | |
| 15 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit. | 2 m | |
| 16 | Exit the roundabout onto College Road. | 617 m | |
| 17 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto College Road. | 649 m | |
| 18 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Saint Johns Road/9/St Johns Road. | 810 m | |
| 19 | Turn right onto Saint Heliers Bay Road/6/St Heliers Bay Road. | 219 m | |
| 20 | Turn right onto Apirana Avenue/6. | 333 m |
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