A visit to New Zealand is not complete without a journey to the very top of the North Island – Cape Reinga (Te Rerenga Wairua). Uncover the wild beauty of this vast and untouched region that is rich in Māori culture and tradition. Your driver guide also doubles as a story teller, sharing the stories of this significant site where, according to Māori legend, spirits depart on their journey home to Hawaiki. Enjoy spectacular panoramic views, visit the iconic light house, and see the point where the Tasman Sea and the mighty Pacific Ocean come crashing together.
Ninety Mile Beach is another highlight of the tour – you’ll drive along the sand as waves crash beside the custom-built coach. Feel the sand between your toes as you help your driver guide dig for shellfish (conditions permitting). Don’t be alarmed when your driver takes the bus up Te Paki Stream towards the mountainous sand dunes, it’s all part of the off-road experience. Clambering up then sand-boarding down the enormous dunes (if you dare!) will give your legs a stretch after the first part of the tour and get your heart pumping with excitement.
As you travel north, enjoy a taste of New Zealand’s varying and beautiful landscape. The trip showcases the rolling hills of Northland’s rural countryside, breath-taking coastal views and native forest. Your journey back to the Bay of Islands will be equally enjoyable as your tour guide’s combination of local insight, extensive historical knowledge and fantastic sense of humour create an unforgettable adventure.
Inclusions
- Travel along Ninety Mile Beach
- Sand boarding at Te Paki Stream
- Cape Reinga - New Zealand's northernmost point
- Entertaining driver commentary
- Includes lunch
Exclusions
- Morning tea is at your own expense
Highlights
- Maori Legends
- Puketi kauri forest
- Sand board down giant sand dunes
- Cape Reinga lighthouse
- Historic commentary and Maori legends
- Ninety Mile beach
- Shellfish digging on 90 Mile Beach
- Exclusive Lunch stop at Houhoura harbour for a NZ Favourite Fish and Chips , Vegetarian options available
Time
- This tour departs at 7.15 a.m and returns at 6.15 p.m (approx. 11hrs)
Location
- Maritime Building, located at 69 Marsden Road, Paihia
What To Bring
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Walking shoes
- Camera
- Change of clothes for sand-boarding
Additional Information
- Please note the walk from the carpark to the lighthouse at Cape Reinga takes around 10-15 minutes each way and is uphill on the return
- Vegetarian option available for lunch
- The itinerary of this tour is subject to change based on tides on Ninety Mile Beach.
- Sand boarding takes place if conditions permit
Booking Information
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the tour
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher