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Cape Reinga and 90 Mile Beach Tour from Bay of Islands
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Stop At: Cape Reinga Rd., Cape Reinga New Zealand
Visit the top of NA visit to New Zealand is not complete without a journey to the very 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. Your driver guide also doubles as a story teller, sharing the stories of this significant site where, according to Māori legend, spirits depart on their journey home to Hawaiki. Enjoy spectacular panoramic views, visit the iconic light house, and see the point where the Tasman Sea and the mighty Pacific Ocean come crashing together.ew Zealand and the Cape Reinga Lighthouse
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Ninety Mile Beach, Kaitaia New Zealand
Ninety Mile Beach is another highlight of the tour – you'll drive along the sand as waves crash beside the custom-built coach. Feel the sand between your toes as you help your driver guide dig for shellfish (conditions permitting). Don’t be alarmed when your driver takes the bus up Te Paki Stream towards the mountainous sand dunes, it's all part of the off-road experience. Clambering up then sand-boarding down the enormous dunes (if you dare!) will give your legs a stretch after the first part of the tour and get your heart pumping with excitement.Drive along 90 mile beach and stop if conditions permit
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Te Paki Sand Dunes, Te Paki Stream Road, Pukenui New Zealand
Drive through Te Paki stream on the way to sand boarding at the Te Paki Sand Dunes
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Paihia Harbour, Paihia New Zealand
Drive along Paihia before heading to Cape Reinga
Stop At: Kauri Walk, Puketi Forest, 1756 Waiare Rd, Okaihau 0295, New Zealand
As you travel north, enjoy a taste of New Zealand's varying and beautiful landscape. The trip showcases the rolling hills of Northland's rural countryside, breath-taking coastal views and native forest.During your journey you'll visit Puketi Kauri Forest, where you'll get up close to ancient and majestic giant kauri trees and native bush. Take a short walk along an elevated walkway and learn about the traditional uses of these graceful giants, and about conservation efforts to preserve the forest today.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Fullers GreatSights Bay of Islands Day Tours, The Maritime Building Paihia Waterfront, Paihia 1045 New Zealand
Your journey back to the Bay of Islands will be equally enjoyable as your tour guide's combination of local insight, extensive historical knowledge and fantastic sense of humour create an unforgettable adventure.
Pick up and drop off location for those who don't need a hotel pick up
Duration: 10 minutes
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Cape Reinga Rd., Cape Reinga New Zealand
Visit the top of NA visit to New Zealand is not complete without a journey to the very 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. Your driver guide also doubles as a story teller, sharing the stories of this significant site where, according to Māori legend, spirits depart on their journey home to Hawaiki. Enjoy spectacular panoramic views, visit the iconic light house, and see the point where the Tasman Sea and the mighty Pacific Ocean come crashing together.ew Zealand and the Cape Reinga Lighthouse
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Ninety Mile Beach, Kaitaia New Zealand
Ninety Mile Beach is another highlight of the tour – you'll drive along the sand as waves crash beside the custom-built coach. Feel the sand between your toes as you help your driver guide dig for shellfish (conditions permitting). Don’t be alarmed when your driver takes the bus up Te Paki Stream towards the mountainous sand dunes, it's all part of the off-road experience. Clambering up then sand-boarding down the enormous dunes (if you dare!) will give your legs a stretch after the first part of the tour and get your heart pumping with excitement.Drive along 90 mile beach and stop if conditions permit
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Te Paki Sand Dunes, Te Paki Stream Road, Pukenui New Zealand
Drive through Te Paki stream on the way to sand boarding at the Te Paki Sand Dunes
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Paihia Harbour, Paihia New Zealand
Drive along Paihia before heading to Cape Reinga
Stop At: Kauri Walk, Puketi Forest, 1756 Waiare Rd, Okaihau 0295, New Zealand
As you travel north, enjoy a taste of New Zealand's varying and beautiful landscape. The trip showcases the rolling hills of Northland's rural countryside, breath-taking coastal views and native forest.During your journey you'll visit Puketi Kauri Forest, where you'll get up close to ancient and majestic giant kauri trees and native bush. Take a short walk along an elevated walkway and learn about the traditional uses of these graceful giants, and about conservation efforts to preserve the forest today.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Fullers GreatSights Bay of Islands Day Tours, The Maritime Building Paihia Waterfront, Paihia 1045 New Zealand
Your journey back to the Bay of Islands will be equally enjoyable as your tour guide's combination of local insight, extensive historical knowledge and fantastic sense of humour create an unforgettable adventure.
Pick up and drop off location for those who don't need a hotel pick up
Duration: 10 minutes
Included
- Coach tour to Cape Reinga and Ninety Mile Beach
- Sandboards provided
- Puketi Kauri Forest boardwalk
- Lunch
- Ancient Kauri Kingdom - award winning wood craft showroom
- WiFi on board
- Entry/Admission - Te Paki Sand Dunes
Not included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Pickup from outside of Paihia or Kerikeri
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Departures and itineraries may be subject to sea and weather conditions
- If you are staying in Russell a free return trip on the Fullers ferry will be provided for you to get to your pick up point in Paihia, this service departs at 7am from the Russell Wharf
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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This tour was excellent. There had been heavy rain the previous night which made for interesting scenery with water lapping the road in places. Our driver Robin was excellent, with plenty of information, but not constantly talking which could get tedious. He had great knowledge of the history and geography of the region, including Maori legends and the meanings of their place names.
This was a fabulous tour and our driver and guide Robin was fantastic. He gave lots of information on the area and sites visited and had quite the sense of humour. The Kauri forest was a nice short walk. Driving on 90 mile beach was definitely a unique experience - beautiful views - just be careful wading out a bit in the ocean as quite a few of us got soaked by a sudden surprise wave - lol. Next was going to the sand dunes and a once in a lifetime experience of sand boarding down the dunes. Very hard work trekking up the dune in the sand but worth the effort to slid down on a boogie board - so much fun. The drive up to and views from Cape Reinga were breathtaking. A bit of a walk to the lighthouse is rewarded with the best views. This was truly a tour not to be missed.
This was a fabulous tour and our driver and guide Robin was fantastic. He gave lots of information on the area and sites visited and had quite the sense of humour. The Kauri forest was a nice short walk. Driving on 90 mile beach was definitely a unique experience - beautiful views - just be careful wading out a bit in the ocean as quite a few of us got soaked by a sudden surprise wave - lol. Next was going to the sand dunes and a once in a lifetime experience of sand boarding down the dunes. Very hard work trekking up the dune in the sand but worth the effort to slid down on a boogie board - so much fun. The drive up to and views from Cape Reinga were breathtaking. A bit of a walk to the lighthouse is rewarded with the best views. This was truly a tour not to be missed.