New Zealand, North Island
Coromandel loops and the Northland coast, with narrow tarmac and constant sea views.
First instinct from Auckland: head south east to the Coromandel.
Scored roads in range
1
Nearest great road
40 mi
Best rated nearby
8.9 / 10
Shortest full loop
3 hr 23 min
Checked by the Drivers Atlas desk
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Last reviewed 18 March 2026
60 to 150 km from the centre
Far enough to feel like a proper trip, close enough to be home for dinner.
Roughly 3 hr 23 min of driving if you string the lot together and come back the way you came.
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