Test centres
Silverdale Test Centre — VTNZ
5 Furnace Place, Silverdale 0932
VTNZ
Theory tests are not available at this site. Sit your theory test at AA Orewa before coming here for your practical.
About this test area
Silverdale replaced Orewa as the practical test centre for the Hibiscus Coast. The area includes newer suburban roads through Millwater, the Silverdale commercial zone, and motorway access. Theory tests must be sat separately at AA Orewa.
Opening hours
Practical tests
- Monday–Friday: 8:00am–4:00pm
Speed zones you'll encounter
30 km/h40 km/h (school zones)50 km/h70 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.
Silverdale commercial district
Millwater estate roads
Red Beach
Whangaparoa Road
Hibiscus Highway
Northern Motorway access near Silverdale / Millwater
What to watch out for
Speed transitions between 50 and 70 km/h on Hibiscus Highway
High-volume motorway interchange near Silverdale
School traffic and 40 km/h zones around Millwater
Roundabouts in the Silverdale commercial zone
Before you arrive
Arrive at least 15 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