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New Lynn #305 Pro
A 7.87 km, two-stage route from the New Lynn VTNZ centre, taking about 18 minutes through New Lynn and Blockhouse Bay. This is the shortest route from this office, less than half the distance of Route #185 (16.13 km) or Route #307 (17 km). Entirely within 50 km/h residential zones, no motorway section. Compact but features 7 stop signs and 3 roundabouts in a tight western loop.
Watch Out For
- Portage Road and Hill Crescent intersection. 7 stop signs in a short distance. Complete stops are essential at every one.
- Astley Avenue and Links Road roundabouts. 3 roundabouts on this compact route. In NZ, give way to the right on entry and signal left when exiting.
- Gardner Avenue residential area. Narrow streets with limited visibility at intersections. Check both directions carefully.
- Taylor Street to Busby Street section. Quick turns between residential streets. Maintain smooth steering and keep to 50 km/h.
Route Features
- 8 left turns, 11 right turns, 3 roundabouts, 5 sets of traffic lights.
- 3 roundabouts, 5 traffic signals, 19 turns (8 left, 11 right)
- Speed zones: 50 km/h throughout, 40 km/h school zone
- Key roads: Portage Road, Astley Avenue, Hutchinson Avenue, Taylor Street
Test Manoeuvres
- Pull over near the southern residential area off Cutler Street.
Key Tips
- Short route but high roundabout density (3 in under 8 km). Practise NZ roundabout rules: give way to the right, signal on entry, left signal when exiting.
- Right turns dominate heavily (9 right vs 3 left). At T-intersections, give way to traffic on the continuing road.
- Good route for beginners. No motorway section, no high-speed zones, and all within a compact area.
Step-by-Step Directions (2 stages)
Stage 1
| 1 | Drive southwest. | 14 m | |
| 2 | Turn left onto Portage Road. | 90 m | |
| 3 | Turn right onto Hill Crescent. | 114 m | |
| 4 | Turn left onto Astley Avenue. | 142 m | |
| 5 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Astley Avenue. | 610 m | |
| 6 | Turn right onto Gardner Avenue. | 225 m | |
| 7 | Turn right onto Hutchinson Avenue. | 124 m | |
| 8 | Turn right onto Islington Avenue. | 253 m | |
| 9 | Turn right onto Astley Avenue. | 619 m | |
| 10 | Turn left onto Cutler Street. | 312 m |
Stage 2
| 1 | Drive west on Cutler Street. | 312 m | |
| 2 | Turn right onto Astley Avenue. | 839 m | |
| 3 | Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Links Road. | 199 m | |
| 4 | Turn left onto Links Road. | 76 m | |
| 5 | Turn left onto Portage Road. | 748 m | |
| 6 | Turn right onto Wolverton Street/35. | 461 m | |
| 7 | Turn right onto Taylor Street. | 307 m | |
| 8 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit. | 7 m | |
| 9 | Exit the roundabout onto Busby Street. | 141 m | |
| 10 | Turn right onto Crowther Street. | 143 m | |
| 11 | Turn left onto Wolverton Street/35. | 301 m | |
| 12 | Turn left onto Portage Road. | 445 m | |
| 13 | Turn left onto McWhirter Place. | 16 m | |
| 14 | Turn right. | 32 m | |
| 15 | Turn right. | 6 m |
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