Quick Summary
New Zealand has three main toll roads: Northern Gateway, Tauranga Eastern Link, and Takitimu Drive. You can pay online, by phone, or in person at selected service stations, with options for regular users to set up accounts.
Details
New Zealand's Toll Roads
There are three primary toll roads in New Zealand, all located on the North Island:
- Northern Gateway Toll Road: Located north of Auckland.
- Tauranga Eastern Link Toll Road: East of Tauranga.
- Takitimu Drive Toll Road: In Tauranga.
Toll Charges
Charges vary depending on the vehicle type:
- Light Vehicles (including motorcycles):
- Northern Gateway: $2.60
- Tauranga Eastern Link: $2.30
- Takitimu Drive: $2.10
- Heavy Vehicles (3500kg and over):
- Northern Gateway: $5.20
- Tauranga Eastern Link: $5.60
- Takitimu Drive: $5.40
How to Pay Tolls
- Online: Visit the official tolls website and pay using your vehicle's registration number. Payment methods include Visa, MasterCard, or POLi.
- Account Holders: If you use toll roads frequently, consider setting up a toll road account to cover all roads and register multiple vehicles.
- In Person: You can pay in cash or by debit/credit card at selected service stations for a $1.50 transaction fee.
- By Phone: Call 0800 40 20 20 to make payments.
Unpaid Tolls and Fines
If you don't pay within five working days, you'll receive a Toll Payment Notice with an additional administration fee of $4.90. Failure to pay this notice within 28 days can result in the debt being passed to a collection agency and an infringement notice with a $40 fee per unpaid toll.
Source: https://www.nzta.govt.nz/roads-and-rail/toll-roads/