We have 3 toll roads at the moment:

  • the Northern Gateway Toll Road north of Auckland
  • the Tauranga Eastern Link Toll Road
  • the Takitimu Drive Toll Road.

There are other routes that are free if you don’t want travel on a toll road. There are signs letting you know the other routes. Look for signs saying Free route

If you accidentally travel on a toll road, you’ll need to pay the toll.

New Zealand toll road map

Northern Gateway Toll Road

Northern Gateway Toll Road

The Northern Gateway Toll Road is a 7.5km motorway north of Auckland between Silverdale and Pūhoi, part of State Highway 1 (SH1). Heading north, the toll road begins just before Ōrewa and ends after the Johnstone Hills near Pūhoi. The toll road gives you a choice between a more direct route or the scenic State Highway 17 via Ōrewa.

Light vehicles including motorcycles $2.60
Heavy vehicles (3500kg and over) $5.20

Tauranga Eastern Link Toll Road

The Tauranga Eastern Link Toll Road is a 15km tolled section of State Highway 2 (SH2) running between the Domain Road interchange, near Pāpāmoa, and the Paengaroa roundabout (SH2 and SH33 to Whakatāne and Rotorua). The free alternative route takes you on the Te Puke Highway, through Te Puke. 

Light vehicles including motorcycles $2.30
Heavy vehicles (3500kg and over) $5.60

Takitimu Drive Toll Road

Takitimu Drive Toll Road

The Takitimu Drive Toll Road, formerly known as Route K Toll Road, is a 5km road that bypasses the Tauranga city centre and takes traffic from State Highway 29 (SH29) to State Highway 2 (SH2) in the direction of the Port of Tauranga and Mt Maunganui. The alternative routes are via Cameron Road or Cambridge/Moffat Roads.

Light vehicles including motorcycles $2.10
Heavy vehicles (3500kg and over) $5.40