Cape Reinga offers the ultimate northern New Zealand experience. See two oceans collide and discover the place of leaping, where Maori spirits begin their final journey.
At the Cape, the Tasman Sea meets the Pacific Ocean in a spectacular swirl of currents. At the northernmost tip of the Cape is a gnarled pohutukawa tree, believed to be over 800 years old. According to Maori oral history, the spirits of deceased Maori leap from this tree into the ocean to return to their ancestral homeland of Hawaiki.
While it’s not quite the most northern point of New Zealand (North Cape is further north, but it’s a scientific reserve and not open to the public), Cape Reinga is definitely the end of the road.
From Kaitaia, the drive to Cape Reinga takes about 1.5 hours each way. Guided coach tours depart from Kaitaia and Paihia (Bay of Islands) daily. As well as taking you up to the Cape, these trips travel along the famous 90 Mile Beach, bringing Maori and early European history to life.
For those short on time, scenic flights depart from the Bay of Islands, flying to the Cape and along both coasts of New Zealand.
Being a sacred site, eating is not permitted at Cape Reinga. However, if you're looking for a good picnic spot, take the turn off to beautiful Tapotupotu Bay, 5km before the Cape.
Ninety-Mile Beach is the fabled strip of sand that stretches from Ahipara to Scott Point, five kilometers south of Cape Maria van Diemen. Truth be told, it is actually 55 miles long.
we went there with my wife's family and had a blast. below is some useful information about this place.
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0:00 Introduction
1:44 Constant shifting sand dunes
3:01 Getting closer to the beach
5:06 far north of the North Island of New Zealand
5:41 The beach is officially a Public Highway...
5:46 only suitable for 4WD vehicle and
5:50 Is safe to drive only at a specific time of the tides.
6:28 In 1932 the beach was used as the runway
7:13 Coach tours is a good way to see it!!!
7:25 to State Highway 1 north of Kaitaia.
7:32 Time for dinner!!!
Filmed December 2017
