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Cape Reinga & Ninety Mile Beach

Bay of Islands

Overview

Pre-booking required

Highlights:

  • Travel along the sands of Ninety Mile Beach and explore the shoreline
  • Visit Cape Reinga Lighthouse and learn about the site’s Māori significance

Travel to the northern tip of New Zealand’s North Island, passing through the rolling countryside, native forests and coastal landscapes of Northland before reaching the remote and scenic Cape Reinga region. Journey along the sands of Ninety Mile Beach, where the Pacific waves run alongside the route, with time to stop and walk on the beach.

Continue off-road along Te Paki Stream to the region’s towering sand dunes, where you can try sandboarding and slide down the dunes. As you approach Cape Reinga, learn about the area’s Māori history and traditions, including its significance as the place where, according to Māori legend, spirits begin their journey to Hawaiki. Visit the iconic lighthouse overlooking the point where the Tasman Sea and Pacific Ocean meet.

What's included

  • Return transfers
  • Lunch
  • Sandboarding
  • Ninety mile beach and Cape Reinga lighthouse visit

Please note: All Freedom Day descriptions represent a typical itinerary and may not operate exactly as described. Local operators may vary from time to time.

Useful information

  • Price:From £100
  • Operates: daily
  • Departure Time:7AM
  • Duration: 11 hours
  • Pickup location:Hotel
  • Drop-off location:Hotel

Location

Map of Cape Reinga & Ninety Mile Beach
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