Far North New Zealand Tour Including 90 Mile Beach and Cape Reinga from Paihia

4.6 (262 reviews) 10–11 hours Free cancellation

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Cape Reinga Lighthouse — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Cape Reinga - the top of New Zealand where two oceans meet. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Enjoy this full-day tour visiting the best of the Far North on board our purpose built coach. Let our drivers immerse you in the culture and history of the Far North while taking in the amazing scenery of places like Te Oneroa-a-Tohe (90 Mile Beach). Cape Reinga with its cultural significance. Te Paki Sand Dunes and the unique scenery that makes up the Far North.

Try sandboarding down the dunes at Te Paki Sand Dunes, conditions permitting.

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At a glance

Duration: 10–11 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 40 people
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: English
Operated by: Explore Group Limited

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–15 years) · Adults (16–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Full commentary from our knowledgeable local driver guides
Included: Fresh prepared lunch
Included: Opportunity to sand board conditions permitting ( sand boards provided )

Not included

Not included: Snacks
Not included: Ferry from Russell to Paihia

Itinerary

Ka-uri

30 min

Kā Uri is owned and operated by Ngāti Kuri and specialises in developing and manufacturing kauri wood products radio carbon-dated at more than 45,000 years old.

(Morning tea stop)
Te Paki Sand Dunes

30 min

Try sandboarding down the dunes at Te Paki Sand Dunes, conditions permitting.
Ninety Mile Beach

one hour

Travel along the sand-swept shore of Ninety Mile Beach, weather and tide conditions permitting.
Cape Reinga Lighthouse

one hour

Stand beneath the iconic lighthouse at Te Rerenga Wairua, the top of Aotearoa, and watch the Tasman Sea and the Pacific Ocean collide far below.
Tapotupotu Beach

30 min

Lunch Stop - Enjoy a picnic lunch as part of your tour. (Vegetarian and Gluten Free options available, please advise at time of booking)

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Pickup points

Edgewater Palms Apartments
Breakwater Motel
Paihia Beach Resort & Spa
Anchorage Motel
Club Paihia
Blue Pacific Apartments Paihia
Aloha Seaview Resort Motel
Waitangi Holiday Park
Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia
Haruru Falls Motel and Conference Centre
Centabay Lodge
Sea Spray Suites

and 7 more pickup points

Our main departure point is our office at the Maritime Building located at 69 Marsden Road Paihia or at the listed accommodation providers. Please contact us 24 hours prior to departure so we can confirm your departure time from the selected pick-up point or advise the closest pick up point to your location .

Using your ticket

Tides will determine the order of activity stops
Wear a light jacket and flat soled shoes
Bring your camera, and a change of clothes for sandboarding
Sunscreen, sunglasses and a sunhat are a must in summer months
Check in for your trip 15 minutes prior to departure

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.