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Westgate #322 Free
This is the longest Westgate VTNZ route at 14.52 km, taking about 27 minutes in a single stage. It is the only Westgate route with motorway driving, reaching 100 km/h on the Upper Harbour Motorway. With 9 roundabouts, 15 traffic signals, and 19 give way intersections, it is the most demanding route at this office. The route heads north through Brigham Creek Road to Hobsonville and Whenuapai.
Watch Out For
Motorway merging and exiting at 100 km/h requires confident lane changes with thorough mirror and blind spot checks. Nineteen give way intersections, the highest count of any Westgate route, demand constant attention. Four pedestrian crossings and 3 school zones add further hazards.
Route Features
- 5 left turns, 10 right turns, 9 roundabouts, 15 sets of traffic lights.
Covers the full speed range from 40 km/h school zones to 100 km/h motorway. Passes through Hobsonville Road in the northern suburbs. Nine roundabouts, 15 signals, 3 bike lanes, and a U-turn create the most varied driving environment. Four stop signs require complete stops.
Test Manoeuvres
Pull over safely. Execute a U-turn. Merge onto and exit the motorway at 100 km/h. Navigate 9 roundabouts with correct signalling. Handle 15 signal-controlled intersections.
Key Tips
Practise motorway driving beforehand as this is the only Westgate route reaching 100 km/h. On the Upper Harbour Motorway, match traffic speed during merging. With 19 give way points, always scan intersections early. Check school zone signs carefully during school hours.
Step-by-Step Directions (1 stage)
| 1 | Drive south. | 35 m | |
| 2 | Turn right onto Pinot Lane. | 22 m | |
| 3 | Turn right onto Cabernet Crescent. | 171 m | |
| 4 | Turn left onto Westgate Drive. | 205 m | |
| 5 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Westgate Drive. | 44 m | |
| 6 | Turn right onto Lazurite Drive. | 427 m | |
| 7 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Carnelian Court. | 217 m | |
| 8 | Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Rush Creek Drive. | 367 m | |
| 9 | Turn right onto Westgate Drive. | 220 m | |
| 10 | Turn left onto Helleur Road. | 57 m | |
| 11 | Turn right onto Kemp Road. | 344 m | |
| 12 | Turn left onto Royal Road. | 384 m | |
| 13 | Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Don Buck Road. | 1.1 km | |
| 14 | Enter Westgate Roundabout and take the 3rd exit toward 32/Waitākere/Aukland. | 606 m | |
| 15 | Turn left toward SH 18/North Shore. | 119 m | |
| 16 | Take the SH 18 ramp on the right toward North Shore. | 2.6 km | |
| 17 | Take exit 9 onto Brigham Creek Road. | 578 m | |
| 18 | Enter the roundabout and take the 4th exit toward Hobsonville. | 212 m | |
| 19 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Brigham Creek Road. | 201 m | |
| 20 | Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Brigham Creek Road. | 104 m | |
| 21 | Bear right to stay on Brigham Creek Road. | 37 m | |
| 22 | Turn right onto Hobsonville Road/32. | 597 m | |
| 23 | Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Hobsonville Road/32. | 3.4 km | |
| 24 | Turn left onto Fernhill Drive. | 145 m | |
| 25 | Turn right onto Cabernet Crescent. | 24 m | |
| 26 | Turn right onto Pinot Lane. | 32 m | |
| 27 | Turn right. | 13 m | |
| 28 | Turn right. | 11 m |
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