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Highway 25: Whitianga to Tairua, Coromandel, Waikato
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Drives Waikato, New Zealand Auckland, Waikato and the Coromandel

Highway 25: Whitianga to Tairua

SH 25, Tairua Whitianga Road · Whitianga → Tairua

Twisty24 mi45 min1,500 ft climbHigh point ≈ 700 ftOne way
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The drive

State Highway 25 is the sealed link between the two big east-coast towns of the Coromandel, Whitianga and Tairua, and this drive takes it south: 39 km (24 mi) in about 45 minutes. The road leaves Whitianga on the bypass, passes through Coroglen and Whenuakite, and winds over the hills into Tairua.

The curves are mostly moderate with two twisty stretches, through bush and farmland across the middle of the peninsula. From Tairua a side road leads to Pauanui.

It is the quick way between the two towns. The shortcut from Coromandel town to Whitianga is a different road and is not part of this drive.

Along the way

  1. Whitianga
  2. Tairua
Elevation
1,500 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 700 ft
WhitiangaTairua
Curves
Mostly moderate, with two twisty stretches
WhitiangaTairua
GentleHairpins

Good to know

  • The road is narrow in places, and it is busy with holidaymakers in summer, especially around Christmas and New Year.
  • Storms have closed or restricted this highway before, so check NZTA's journey planner in wet weather.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check NZTA Journey Planner.

Questions about this drive

How long does Highway 25 from Whitianga to Tairua take?

State Highway 25 from Whitianga to Tairua is 39 km (24 mi) and takes about 45 minutes.

Is Highway 25 on the Coromandel twisty?

State Highway 25 from Whitianga to Tairua has mostly moderate curves with two twisty stretches over the hills.

Is the Whitianga to Tairua road busy in summer?

Yes. State Highway 25 on the Coromandel is busy with holidaymakers, especially around Christmas and New Year.

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Distance, time, elevation, curves and intensity are from Carve's route. Checked 2026-10-28.

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