Cape Reinga Half-Day Tour Including Scenic Flight

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About this activity

Discover the rugged natural beauty of Cape Reinga, located on the tip of New Zealand's North Island. Perfect for those short on time who want to make the most of this splendid area, this combination scenic aeroplane flights and driving small-group tour showcases the best of the top end of New Zealand.

See the remote and beautiful silica sand beaches of Parengarenga Harbour and Great Exhibition Bay; wander the lighthouse at Cape Reinga, where the Tasman Sea meets the Pacific Ocean; and enjoy refreshments at the beautiful Tapotupotu Bay.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 7 people
People per booking: 1–9
Guide: English
Operated by: Salt Air Limited

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Adults (4–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Scenic flights to and from Cape Reinga
Included: 2.5-hour guided driving tour around top end of New Zealand
Included: Hotel pickup/drop-off at selected hotels in Paihia
Included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Surcharges on fuel: Fuel surcharge

Itinerary

Cape Reinga Lighthouse

30 min

This is the main point of interest during the vehicle tour. You will see the meeting of the two seas and can walk to the lighthouse to enjoy the views.
Ninety Mile Beach

10 min

You will fly at lower levels over 90 mile beach before coming in to land at our airstrip south of the light house.
Tapotupotu Beach

20 min

During the vehicle tour you will stop at this beach for refreshments and a stroll on the beach

Meeting point and pickup

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

Meeting point

The meeting point is in the arrivals end of Kerikeri Airport terminal.

End point

The meeting point is in the arrivals end of Kerikeri Airport terminal.

Pickup points

Edgewater Palms Apartments
Breakwater Motel
Vienna Motel
Quality Hotel Autolodge Paihia
Anchorage Motel
Waterfalls Estate - Motel & Campground
A1 Motel
Bay of Islands Sublime Apartments
Aloha Seaview Resort Motel
The Waterfront Suites - Heritage Collection
Bay Cabins
Haruru Falls Motel and Conference Centre

and 29 more pickup points

For morning tours, passengers staying in the Paihia/Opua area can be picked up from their accommodation to transfer to the airport. For afternoon tours they would meet at our Paihia office on Marsden Road for pick up.

Those staying in the Kerikeri area or further away will meet at the airport for checkin.

All passenger should provide their accommodation details when booking so we can advise the pick up or meeting time.

Using your ticket

Please Note: In April - September, this tour departs at 9am.

In October - March, this tour departs at 8:30am and 1.15pm (the afternoon tour is subject to demand)

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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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.

Good to know

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
All departures are subject to weather conditions
During the winter months, due to wet weather, the aircraft may not be able to land at Cape Reinga; on these occasions a 2-hour extended scenic flight option over the Cape area will be offered