Tourist information
When travelling between Auckland and Northland tourists have a choice between using the Northern Gateway Toll Road - an extension of State Highway 1- or one of the free alternatives.
The 7.5km toll road provides motorists with a more direct and safer route, with two lanes in each direction, and a time saving of up to nine minutes during off-peak periods. If time is not a factor, tourists may like to take the more scenic route that follows the attractive coastline between the popular holiday spots of Orewa and Waiwera, or State Highway 16.
Open an account
You will be able to view your account balance, usage, or top up accounts.
Please have ready your:
- Name & contact details
- registration plate number for account vehicle(s)
- Payment method:
OR direct debit
What it costs
The cost to use the toll road each way is:
- Car: $2
- Light commercial vehicle: $2
- Heavy vehicle (more than 3.5 tonnes): $4
- Motorcyles: $2(effective 1 June 2010)
- Caravan or trailer: There is no extra toll for towing a caravan or trailer.
How tolls are collected
The toll road uses the latest electronic free-flow tolling technology. As your vehicle passes under the toll point, cameras capture an image of the registration plate and assign the toll. There are no toll booths on the road.
How to pay for using the toll road
You can pay by credit/debit card online or by phone. Or, you can pay at a self service kiosk near the toll road. Please note that paying at a self service kiosk is likely to take longer than the time you’d save using the toll road for a single trip.
Self service kiosks are located:
Going north - inside the BP Connect at Dairy Flat.
Going south - just off State Highway 1, about 1km before the Waiwera exit.
Click to see map of self service locations
The toll can be paid before you use the toll road or up to five days later. To pay the toll you will need to know the registration plate number of the vehicle you are driving.
If you are hiring a vehicle, please check with the hire company about their policy for using the toll road.
Find out more about how to pay
Free routes
You don’t have to take the toll road. There are two free alternatives - along State Highway 17 (Hibiscus Coast Highway) or State Highway 16 (via Helensville).
The Hibiscus Coast Highway is a more scenic drive, following the coastline between Orewa and Waiwera. If you want to explore the region, the Hibiscus Coast Highway may be the way to go.
Going north
If you’re heading north towards Whangarei on State Highway 1, you can access the free route by taking exit 398 through Silverdale. If you miss this exit you can take exit 394 via Orewa, the last exit before the toll road begins.
Going south
If you’re heading south towards Auckland on State Highway 1, take exit 388 via Waiwera to get on the free route.
The Hibiscus Coast
The Hibiscus Coast includes Orewa, Whangaparaoa, Gulf Harbour, Red Beach, Silverdale, Waiwera and Stillwater. The region boasts golden sand beaches, the world-famous-in-New-Zealand cluster of factory shops at Silverdale, Gulf Harbour village, the seaside resort of Orewa and hot mineral pools at Waiwera.
Find out more about the Hibiscus Coast region on the New Zealand Tourism Guide website
Contact us
Phone
Freephone 0800 40 20 20 Monday to Sunday.
From outside New Zealand phone +64 6 953 6200 Monday to Friday.
NZTA Toll Roads
Transport Registry Centre
Private Bag 11777
Palmerston North 4442
New Zealand
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