Cape Reinga & 90 Mile Beach
Overview
Enjoy a jam-packed day as you journey to the top of New Zealand. get at one with nature, do the dunes, hear the legends and more!
Your day begins with a short walk through the 15,000ha Puketi Kauri Forest. Take a deep breath of our fresh NZ air while you hug a 2,000 year old tree and rediscover nature as it's meant to be.
Stop at the seaside community of Taipa Beach for a bite to eat before climbing north to the very tip of NZ - Cape Reinga.
The headland of Cape Reinga (Te Rerenga Wairua) rises steeply to 290m above sea level. According to Māori legend, this is the departing place of spirits on their journey to the homeland, Hawaiki. Legend tells of a spirit trail along Ninety Mile Beach, starting at the southern end of the beach, the departing spirit waits for an outgoing tide before journeying back to Hawaiki.
Visit the famous Cape Reinga Lighthouse and see the point where the Pacific Ocean and Tasman Sea collide – a great photo opportunity to record your journey and 'smile for Facebook'.
During lunch, check out the surf at Taputaputa Bay. Play some beach rugby, cricket and frisbee or just chill out and take in the beautiful scenery.
Learn some quick sand surfing techniques before grabbing a board to surf down the massive sand dunes at the Te Paki Stream. Take the awesomenz challenge and get amongst it!
Speed along 90 Mile Beach - a registered highway on the beach. Smell the salt air and get some toe-digging tips from the local driver as you hunt for pipi (fresh shell fish).
End the day overlooking the water at Mangonui eating our world famous 'fush 'n chups' before heading back to the Bay.
The Best Bits
- Sandboarding at Te Paki Stream
- Cape Reinga - steep in Maori legend and Mythology
- Pick pipi on Ninety Mile Beach (conditions permitting)
- Try beach rugby, cricket and frisbee at Taputaputa Beach
- Puketi Kauri Forest & Ancient Kauri Kingdom
- Taste 'fush 'n chups' at Mangonui (own cost)
Sorry no child fares available on this tour
Details
Hotel Pick Ups
Complimentary pick up and drop off service from local accommodation must be pre-booked. Pick up time approx 7.00am. This will be confirmed at the time of booking.
Our Coaches
Luxury, air conditioned, full size coaches purpose-built for passenger comfort and sandy beach conditions.
NB: The tide on Ninety Mile Beach will determine whether your coach travels north or south along the beach. This is at the driver’s discretion.
Refreshments & Fish n’ Chips
Refreshment stops are made for morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea and enjoy fish n’ chips at Mangonui (own expense). Pipi picking on 90 Mile Beach is dependant on conditions.
Commentary
A full commentary is provided by your driver guide.
What to Bring
Sunhat, sunblock, sunglasses, camera, walking shoes, towel, change of clothes for sandboarding and swimwear
Hotel Pickups
Hotel pick-up is not available on this service.
Hotel Dropoffs
Hotel drop-off is not available on this service.
Reviews
- 6 reviews of awesomeNZ.com - Cape Reinga / 90 Mile Beach Tour in Paihia