New Zealand State Highway 12

State Highway 12 is a road in the far north of the North Island of New Zealand. It connects with New Zealand State Highway 1 at both its northern and southern end. It runs close to the west coast of the Northland Region of New Zealand.

Route

SH12 starts in Ohaeawai, running initially southwest to Kaikohe before turning roughly westwards, reaching the Hokianga harbor at its Omanaia River arm. It continues west, reaching Opononi and Omapere at the mouth of the Hokianga, before turning southeast to parallel the coast. The highway briefly follows the valley of the Waimamaku River before winding through the Waipoua Kauri Forest, then follows the valley of the Kaihu River to Dargaville. At Dargaville, the highway meets SH14, and contunes southeastwards along the edge of the Wairoa River to Ruawai before turning eastwards. It briefly skirts the edge of the Arapaoa River arm of the Kaipara Harbour before passing through Maungaturoto and ending at its junction with SH1 at Brynderwyn, 15 km south of Waipu.

References

See also

• List of New Zealand State Highways
• List of roads and highways, for notable or famous roads worldwide