Targa Rally coming to the Coromandel - planned road closures in May.
The Targa Bambina Rally is coming to the Coromandel again in May so be aware there'll be some road closures.
The Targa Rally prides itself on being the "Ultimate Road Race," and the Coromandel gives drivers a real challenge while providing some exceptional scenic views along the way.
The Targa series allows competitors to compile points over each race leg to arrive at a series champion. These legs are held two-three times a year and called Targa Bambina, Targa Rotorua and Targa New Zealand.
The Targa Bambina leg through the Coromandel will see road closures from:
Friday 15 May from 3pm to 5.45pm - SH25 (WHANGAPOUA Road), starting from its intersection with SH25 (Tiki Road at Coromandel), to finish by the Castle Rock Café and Winery 300 metres from its intersection with Whangapoua Road and SH25 (Te Rerenga Kuaotunu Road).
Friday 15 May from 5pm until 9am Saturday 16 May - Whitianga. The Marina car park entrance through to the intersection with Blacksmith Lane will be closed allow rally cars to park overnight..
Saturday 16 May from 7.15am to 10.30am. Pumpkin Hill SH25 (TAIRUA WHITIANGA Road and MAIN Road), starting at House No. 1032 A/B (750 metres South of its intersection with Hot Water Beach Road) to finish at its intersection with Ocean Beach Road (just North of Tairua)
Includes intersections with: Boat Harbour Road (No Exit), Kydd Corner Road (No Exit), Paul Road (No Exit),
Saturday 16th May 2015 from 8:15am to 11:30am - SH25 (Waihi / Whangamata Road) starting from the intersection with Whiritoa Beach Road, to its intersection with Golden Valley Road. The next stage carries on into the Hauraki District.
To assist with the stage security, the closure is also to include 50 metres of EACH adjoining road, from where it intersects within this road closure, not including the start and finish points. Traffic marshalls will be in place to manage traffic.
To find out more about the Targa Rally click here.

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