A visit to New Zealand is not complete without a journey to the 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.

This journey will take you to Cape Reinga, where according to Māori legend, spirits depart on their journey to the homeland - Hawaiki. On your way, visit the ancient Puketi Kauri Forest, with a 20 minute boardwalk past 1,000 year old Kauri trees and native bush. Stop for morning tea (own expense) then later, enjoy your pre ordered picnic salad lunch (only $16.00). On arrival at Cape Reinga, stand on the northern most tip of New Zealand and watch the Pacific Ocean collide with the Tasman Sea. Ask your driver guide about planting a native tree at Cape Reinga (additional cost).

Then take the opportunity to try sandboarding down the massive sand dunes on boogie boards at Te Paki Stream – try it if you dare! A fun experience that is available to all passengers. Your journey along the vast and empty Ninety Mile Beach will provide striking contrasts to the busy and populated East Coast. Feel the sand between your toes as you help your driver guide dig for shellfish (conditions permitting) on Ninety Mile Beach.

This is an action-packed day with opportunities to take photos or simply enjoy this unique part of New Zealand.

• Sandboarding down giant sand dunes
• Cape Reinga lighthouse
• Puketi kauri forest
• Historic commentary and Maori legends
• Ninety Mile Beach
• Enjoy a delicious picnic salad lunch (pre-order for $16.00)

Leave a living legacy by planting a native tree at Cape Reinga. Talk to your driver guide for more information.

Pricing & Departures

Cape Reinga via 90 mile beach

Adult $135.00
Child (5-14) $67.50
Infant $0.00

Departs: 7:15 a.m.  Returns: 6:15 p.m.  Duration: 11:00 Hrs
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* If departing from Russell, please catch the 7.00am passenger ferry to Paihia (complimentary on this tour). Please advise this at time of booking.

Local Accommodation Pickups

Complimentary pick up and drop off service from local accommodation must be pre-booked. Pick up time approximately 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.

Refreshments

Morning tea stop for refreshments (own expense). Lunch can either be purchased at the morning tea stop or pre-book our exclusive $23.00 Buffet lunch (vegetarian option is available on request).

Commentary

A full commentary is provided in English by your driver guide. Printed guide sheets are available in German, Japanese and Mandarin.

What to Bring

Hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, walking shoes, camera and a change of clothes for sandboarding.

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.