Waikato Driving Test Routes

Pass your test the easy way, by learning the routes!

Preparing for your driving test in the Waikato district? We've mapped out practice routes from every testing location - Hamilton, Cambridge, Te Awamutu, Tokoroa, and beyond, and you can get the fully accurate routes on the app.

We've also added local pass rates, preparation tips, and learner resources to help you walk into your test feeling prepared and calm.

Cambridge Driving Test Routes

VTNZ Cambridge - Practical testing only, 36 Lake Street, Cambridge, 3434

Hamilton Driving Test Routes

VTNZ Frankton, 40 Lincoln Street, Frankton, Hamilton, 3204

Hamilton Driving Test Routes

VTNZ Tawn Place, 16 Tawn Place, Te Rapa, Hamilton, 3200

Matamata Driving Test Routes

VTNZ Matamata, 118 Broadway, Matamata, 3400

Morrinsville Driving Test Routes

AA Morrinsville, Morrinsville Information Centre, 245 Thames Street, Morrinsville, 3300

Taupō Driving Test Routes

VTNZ Taupō - Practical testing only, 42 Matai Street, Taupō, 3378

Te Awamutu Driving Test Routes

VTNZ Te Awamutu, 1423A Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu, 3800

Te Kūiti Driving Test Routes

VTNZ Te Kūiti, Cnr Carroll & King West Streets, Te Kūiti, 3910

Thames Driving Test Routes

VTNZ Thames - Practical testing only, 19 Kopu Road, Thames, 3578

Tokoroa Driving Test Routes

AA Tokoroa, Planet Computers, 209 Rosebery Street, Tokoroa, 3420

Route Information

The secret to test success? Familiarity. When you've driven the actual test routes many times, you'll recognise every junction, lane change, and challenge as they appear.

The Waikato routes on the app span Hamilton's urban environment, Cambridge's quieter streets, and the regional roads around Te Awamutu and Tokoroa - giving you genuinely useful test prep wherever you're taking your exam.

Where Do The Routes Come From?

Real Test Data: Live GPS tracking from learners and instructors who've completed recent tests at Waikato centres, capturing the exact streets and manoeuvres examiners use.

Local Instructor Knowledge: Contributions from experienced driving instructors working throughout the region who understand testing patterns and examiner preferences.

Test Footage Analysis: Recorded test footage is reviewed to verify accuracy and ensure every detail matches.

Waikato Pass Rates

Test Type Age Group Tests Passes Fails 2023 Pass Rate Change from 2022
FULL 16-24 years 5,707 4,193 1,514 73% ↓ -4.0%
FULL 25-29 years 2,005 1,137 868 57% ↓ -10.0%
FULL 30-34 years 1,966 1,036 930 53% ↓ -7.0%
FULL 35-39 years 1,526 811 715 53% ↓ -6.0%
FULL 40 and over 2,035 1,029 1,006 51% ↓ -4.0%
LEARNER 16-24 years 11,269 7,554 3,715 67% ↓ -3.0%
LEARNER 25-29 years 1,846 1,041 805 56% ↓ -1.0%
LEARNER 30-34 years 1,952 1,150 802 59% ↓ -4.0%
LEARNER 35-39 years 1,682 938 744 56% → +0.0%
LEARNER 40 and over 2,361 1,218 1,143 52% ↑ +2.0%
RESTRICTED 16-24 years 8,976 5,159 3,817 57% ↓ -1.0%
RESTRICTED 25-29 years 915 467 448 51% ↑ +1.0%
RESTRICTED 30-34 years 733 311 422 42% ↓ -3.0%
RESTRICTED 35-39 years 365 171 194 47% ↑ +4.0%
RESTRICTED 40 and over 542 213 329 39% → +0.0%

Useful Waikato Learner Driver Resources

NZTA Driver Licencing Guide

Complete guide to the licensing process in New Zealand, from applying for your learner licence through to booking your practical driving test.
Waikato Licensing Agents (NZTA)

Find your nearest AA and VTNZ testing centres throughout the Waikato region, including Hamilton, Cambridge, Te Awamutu, and Tokoroa.
NZTA Practical Test Requirements

Step-by-step guides covering everything from vehicle safety checks to test procedures for both the restricted and full licence tests.
Hamilton Driver Education & Training

Free and subsidised driver training courses for young drivers and learners in the Hamilton and Waikato area, including theory and practical sessions.
Waikato Journey Planner

Real-time traffic information, roadworks alerts, and highway conditions throughout the Waikato region to help plan your drives.

Waikato Driving Test Statistics

27

Test Centres

10

Offer 1F + 1R

3

Mobile Units

135

Test Routes

Routes Checked 24 November 2025

  • AA Tokoroa Updated
  • VTNZ Taupō - Practical testing only Updated
  • VTNZ Frankton Checked
  • VTNZ Te Kūiti Updated
  • VTNZ Cambridge - Practical testing only Checked
  • AA Morrinsville Checked
  • VTNZ Te Awamutu Checked
  • VTNZ Thames - Practical testing only Checked
  • VTNZ Tawn Place Checked
  • VTNZ Matamata Checked