Far North New Zealand Tour Including 90 Mile Beach and Cape Reinga from Paihia
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Bay of Islands, New Zealand
- 10 to 11 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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What's Included
- Full commentary from our knowledgeable local driver guides
- Fresh prepared lunch
- Opportunity to sand board conditions permitting ( sand boards provided )
- Snacks
- Ferry from Russell to Paihia
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Start time.7:00 am
Itinerary
1
Ka-uri
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Te Paki Sand Dunes
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Ninety Mile Beach
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
4
Cape Reinga Lighthouse
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
5
Tapotupotu Beach
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 18 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
- Tides will determine the order of activity stops
- Wear a light jacket and flat soled shoes
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Bring your camera, and a change of clothes for sandboarding
- Service animals allowed
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a sunhat are a must in summer months
- Check in for your trip 15 minutes prior to departure
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Absolutely awesome day out, even in Winter!
This is a big day but worth it. We had Barry as our tour guide. We travel a lot and have done hundreds of tours around the world so I don't say this lightly ... but Barry is the best tour guide we have ever come across. He was informative, amusing and kept the day interesting.
Our teen kids loved sandboarding and Cape Reinga itself was an incredibly special place that we feel honoured to have visited. We had the fish and chips option for lunch and that was delicious as well. Highly recommend this tour, five stars all round.
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Travelers appreciate the tour's knowledgeable drivers and guides, whose engaging storytelling and considerate demeanor enrich the experience. The natural landscapes, including Cape Reinga and 90 Mile Beach, receive frequent praise for their spectacular coastal views and serene picnic spots. Guides' expertise in Maori culture and New Zealand history is highlighted as a key strength. Overall, the tour is valued for its informative commentary and impressive scenery.
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Great experience overall. 11 hours in total.
But I don't appreciate spending too long at the Kauri Centre and too little time at the Cape Reinga. Poor microphone on the bus. Couldn't hear the guide's introduction clearly from the back seats.
A great day. Plenty to see, a lovely lunch and fun activities. The kids coped well and particularly loved the sand boarding.
It is a long day, and the beach section has been shortened and now misses the large sand dunes but overall a relaxing experience and better than driving up to the Cape yourself.
We had George as our driver/guide and he was excellent. Great sense of humour and made the day for his "Bus Family"
Great experience visiting Cape Reinga - long day but glad we did it. Detailed commentary from George.
This was a long but fabulous day trip. Many compliments to our driver/ guide, George who was not only informative, but entertaining and considerate. He gave wonderful accounts and information adding to the great atmosphere. We loved sand boarding and the new beach bus on Ninety Mile beach. The new bus was really comfortable. Lunch was lovely and picnic stop was breathtaking. Would recommend this trip to all as a must do to Cape Reinga.
Fantastic tour - well worth the long travel day. Lots of short stops to break up the day. Beautiful views. We had the most amazing guide/driver George - he was knowledgeable, kind and accommodating.
I can’t begin to say enough good things about George, our tour driver. He was patient, knowledgable and passionate about his land, taking the tour to the next level! Although we did not take in the sand sliding at 90 Mile Beach, it was so beautiful occasion and fun to watch those that did. There was so much beautiful scenery on route to Tapotupotu Bay, but our stop there for lunch was breathtaking with the waves crashing on the shoreline. The highlight for us was Cape Reinga (Te Rerenga Wairua) where the Pacific Ocean and Tasman Sea collided. Could not have asked for a better experience! Thanks George for sharing the history and your passion for this amazing place.
This was a really lovely trip the views outstanding, the tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and fun
Was fantastic, driver was very knowledgeable, enjoyed hearing the history of the area. Main bus was very comfortable - 4WD Bus not so much! Too long on 4WD BUS.
Driver/guide very knowledgeable. Fun, outgoing. Spontaneous. Funny, caring, adventurous, interested 😄
Although it is a long day as there are many KMs to cover, this trip shows a lovely outlook of the NZ landscape with its beautiful rolling green hills with and without native bush, and the beautiful sea views of NZ's many beautiful beaches mostly accompanied with our beautiful pohutakawa tree. This is what makes NZ so unique compared to the rest of the world with the time to chill out and take in the big space. However, Cape Reinga has its own special place, not only being the most northern point in NZ but it is a very spiritual place and there is a sense of calmness here when you visit it. You also see the Tasman sea and Pacific Ocean meat at a triangular point. - It is a very special place. Other entertaining things are the sandunes, driving on the sand along 90 mile beach, finding and eating Tuatua (pipi) and having a laugh. Our driver Willie, was amazing. He entertained us pretty much for the entire day with history of area and jokes and singing. We also learnt a couple of maori songs. A great day
Great driver & commentary by experienced local!
Great scenery, lots of interesting facts!
Tasty healthy lunch supplied
The bus driver was excellent and very informative. Even though the weather was inclement we had a great day. The lunch was great. Unfortunately other travellers need to be aware of pickup times and ensure they are ready ontime. Myself and my husband were left standing at our pickup point for 40 minutes in the rain.
Well worth doing
George our driver was brilliant. The day was long but very informative and fun. I would check if the tour is suitable if your mobility is limited. There were however people of all ages and mobility on the tour who enjoyed themselves. We certainly did
It was a nice experience. George ist a gcod driver and tells you a lot about the history.
Bring water, because you get only a bottle for lunch.
The first stop was not like we expected. Normaly on Tours like this you get tea or coffee, but on this tour there was nothing, only the possibility to buy it.
The far north 90 Mile Beach tour is a full day trip by bus, which takes in beautiful sights. The driver/tour guide conveys much cultural history of the Maori people and significance of the sacred traditions and the impact of white settlers to the region.
Reaching the top end where the Tasman and Pacific meet is something special and learning of the deep bond that place has with the Maori people was special.
The trip along 90 Mile Beach with a fun stop was great.
Lunch & morning tea provided ... be ready for a 10 hr tour!
Highly recommended.
The views at Cape Reinga were amazing! Where the Tasman Sea and the Pacific Ocean meet is beautiful and spritual. The hike down to the lighthouse was very nice. We were able to do some sand surfing on 90 mile beach. George also drove the bus down 90 mile beach which was a unique experience! George told us a lot of history and stories but we wish there had been a little more commentary on the way back.
Really enjoyable trip with a good variety of activities included. George our driver and tour guide was really amazing, providing narrative and history of NZ along the way. Really helpful and engaging. The only negative was the 4x4 off road vehicle - use of this should most certainly be restricted to 90 mile beach. It was not comfortable on the public roads.
The tour was just what we expected, but the weather was something else! The driver / tour Gide, Tanya, was excellent, informative, funny and very personable. She did her absolute best but the weather was against us, couldn’t see more than a few feet at cape Rianga, an experience in its self. Nice stop at the kauri wood workshop, everyone we met were brilliant, just a same the views weren’t there!
A long day but very informative and well worth it.
Our driver, Barry, was excellent throughout and his knowledge and good humour made the day so enjoyable.
Fantastic trip, lots to see, stunning scenery excellent transport, great tour guide. 90 Mike beach sand dune riding was heaps of fun!!
Our guide, Tania, was very knowledgeable and had lots of amusing stories about the region. The bus goes right up on the beach. It was a real pleasure to be able to move between sites without having to drive ourselves and risk getting stuck in the sand or on bad roads, especially with local flooding that happened during our trip.
Had 4 teens in family with me, and they all enjoyed the tour. It's hard to please everyone, so I would call that a win.
Great trip to the Far North to see the 90 mile beach and Cape Reyanga. It's a long day and a lot of driving and I'm grateful we had a great guide in Willy who manages the logistics of the day very well and is also very entertaining to keep things interesting.
We all enjoyed it very much but felt it was probably 2 hours too long! The 4 wheeler used for the 90 Mile beach part was very uncomfortable & we all had sore backs afterwards. Lunch was pretty skimpy but Willy was great. Access to the busses not good for anyone with walking problems.
Bring drinking water. Thank you, good service, enjoyed hearing about Maori history. Sand surfing was fun.
Great day out. Definitely better than driving yourself! 90 mile beach and boarding down the sand dunes was a highlight. Lighthouse excellent too.
Best way to get to see 90 mile beach and the Lighthouse at the end of North Island! Great to have a driver, long day.
The driver/ guide was extremely knowledgeable and made the journey very interesting and enjoyable. Stunning scenery made for a perfect day.
Great Tour, great driver (George). He gave us real insights into the area, the Maori people and culture and modern history of the North.
Barry the bus driver and tour guide was excellent
He knowledge of the north and its inhabitants was 1st rate
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