Test centres
Albany Test Centre — VTNZ
3-5 Saturn Place, Rosedale, Rosedale 0632
VTNZ
About this test area
Albany is a high-volume commercial and residential hub with some of the North Shore's most complex driving environments. Expect motorway driving, large roundabouts, and frequent speed-zone transitions. The VTNZ on Saturn Place replaced the older Andersons Road site.
Opening hours
Practical tests
- Monday–Friday: 8:30am–4:00pm
Theory tests
- Monday–Friday: 8:30am–4:30pm
Speed zones you'll encounter
30 km/h50 km/h70 km/h80 km/h100 km/h
Roads covered in this test area
Examiners select routes from this area. Lessons with Shore Drive cover these roads specifically in the lead-up to your test.
William Pickering Drive
Bush Road
Tawa Drive
Albany Highway
Upper Harbour Highway (SH18)
Albany Expressway
Northern Motorway (SH1)
Oteha Valley Road
Greenhithe Road
What to watch out for
Motorway merging and lane-changing at 100 km/h
Multiple roundabouts on William Pickering Drive and Bush Road
Speed transitions between 50 and 80 km/h on Albany Highway
Busy commercial intersections in the Rosedale business district
Before you arrive
Arrive at least 20 minutes early
Bring your current learner or restricted licence card — no digital copies
Ensure your vehicle has a current Warrant of Fitness and registration
Check all lights and indicators are working
Your support person sits in the back seat and must not speak during the test