Far North New Zealand Tour Including 90 Mile Beach and Cape Reinga from Paihia
Description
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.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Stop at Cape Reinga Light House at the very tip of New Zealand! View where the two seas meet!
Cruise along the Ninety Mile Beach in our specialty built 4x4 coach
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 at seaside scenic township
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
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 .
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
Reviews(256)
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.
willie get the group entertained for the whole trip...even the weather came good in end...even the unplanned detour was fun.
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.
Excellent Day Out including our Coach Trip from Paihia to Te Reinga return. The train crew x 2 were informative, friendly and customer focussed service provided. It's been a while since I did this trip, but loved our Awanui Cafe, Museum Stop, The Sand Dunes experience and the walk down to the Light House at Te Reinga, to view the historical and cultural significance of Te Rerenga Wairua.
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.
I booked a bus trip with Fullers so I could enjoy the scenery rather than concentrate on driving. The bus picked me up just north of Waipapa near where I was staying which was very handy. The bus driver was very informative and entertaining on the journey. We changed transport during a stop at the Kauri Museum in Awanui. The views from Cape Reinga were stunning and I took plenty of photos. We stopped at Tapotupotu beach for lunch for half an hour. On the way back we were taken onto 90 mile beach for approximately 20kms and got to have a go at dune sliding on boards provided by the tour company. The ran to schedule and I was dropped off at my pickup point. I would highly recommend a bus tour rather than a car trip.
Interesting experience on a beautiful day.
I had mixed feelings about this tour. We did the full day tour and had a great driver named George. He shared many stories of the history, people, culture, and nature. He also kept us safe along the way. The only stops were at Cape Reinga, 90 Mile Beach, and quick coffee/toilet/lunch breaks. The lunch was ok but limited. While it’s a pretty drive, 11 hours is a long way to go for not a lot of payoff. I would recommend visiting beaches closer to Paihia instead unless the 2 sites have significant importance to you.
