A cruisy gravel road winding through the Coromandel hills, linking Tapu on the west coast with Coroglen in the Bay of Plenty region. It's an easy, well-formed drive with a smooth surface that's accessible to most vehicles year round, though it can get a touch muddy in winter. The route rolls through native forest and rewards you with lovely views over the surrounding ranges, and traffic is usually light. The highlight is the famous square kauri tree, found roughly halfway along - a genuinely unusual tree well worth pulling over to check out. With beautiful Coromandel scenery throughout, it's a relaxed and rewarding drive rather than a technical challenge, ideal for those wanting an easy scenic outing without difficult terrain.