New Plymouth Night Cruise
Cruising to
New Plymouth Night Cruise
Friday 26 February 2027
Get ready for an exhilarating Friday Night Cruise
A signature highlight of Americarna, the Night Cruise lights up the city!
From 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm, cars set off from Mangorei Road and roll into the city centre, creating a dazzling parade of chrome, lights, and roaring engines. This spectacular event always draws big crowds, so pick your spot early and enjoy the magic.
Safety is our top priority. Please follow directions from our marshals, remain on the footpaths, and keep children well clear of the road.
A liquor ban will be in place throughout the CBD. Together, we can keep the event safe and enjoyable for all.
Don’t miss this electrifying event!
Cruise Convoy Route
| Friday Evening Night Cruise | |
|---|---|
| From Hawera & Stratford via Mangorei Road | 6:00pm |
| Loop Option 1 | |
| On return from Stratford, TURN at State Highway 3 / Mangorei Road intersection | |
| Cruise Mangorei Road | |
| TURN LEFT from Mangorie Road onto Devon Street East | |
| TURN RIGHT onto Hobson | |
| TURN LEFT onto Molesworth Street down to Egmont Street (second set of lights) | |
| TURN LEFT onto Egmont Street | |
| TURN LEFT onto Devon to enter the road closure | |
| Travel up to the end of the road closure and turn left onto Eliot Street, down to Molesworth, turn left and continue to loop around. | |
| Cruise Ends | 9:30pm |
| Loop Option 2 | |
| On return from Stratford, TURN at State Highway 3 / Mangorei Road intersection | |
| Cruise Mangorei Road | |
| TURN LEFT from Mangorie Road onto Devon Street East | |
| STRAIGHT onto Devon Street into the road closure and continue all the way down | |
| TURN LEFT onto Robe Street | |
| TURN LEFT onto Powderham Street/Courtenay Street | |
| TURN LEFT onto Eliot Street and then left again to continue in the loop | |
| Cruise Ends | 9:30pm |
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