For the easiest way to get on to the main road north of Auckland, follow these directions:

• Exit the airport terminal and turn left (north) on to George Bolt Memorial Drive (20A). If you are coming from the domestic terminal, just go straight ahead.
• Follow the road north to merge with the South Western Motorway. Continue on.
• Cross the Mangere Bridge over the harbour. Get in to the left lane on or before the bridge and prepare to exit.
• Take the first motorway exit on the left just after the bridge.
• Turn left on to Onehunga Harbour Road (signposted Onehunga / Penrose).
• Follow Onehunga Harbour Road back around under the motorway.
• At the traffic lights, turn right on to Neilson Street.
• Stay on Neilson Street (past Waikaraka Park Raceway) until the road curves left and comes to large traffic lights.
• Turn right on to Church Street.
• Cross the bridge over the railway lines. Move to the left lane while on the bridge.
• At the traffic lights immediately after the bridge, go straight ahead (cross Great South Road) but keep to the left ready to join the motorway.
• At the next lights, follow the on-ramp to the left on to the Southern Motorway (heading north) (1).
• Keep to the middle or right lanes and carry on all the way through Central Auckland, following the signs for Whangarei!

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