Overview

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A visit to New Zealand is not complete without a journey to the top of the North Island - Cape Reinga. Uncover the wild beauty of this vast and untouched region that is rich in Maori culture and tradition.

This journey will take you to Cape Reinga, where according to Maori legend, this is the place of departing spirits on their journey to the homeland - Hawaiki. On your way, visit the ancient Puketi Kauri forest, with a 20 minute boardwalk past 1,000 year old Kauri trees and native bush. Stop at Taipa Beach Resort for morning tea (own expense) then later, enjoy a BBQ lunch at Houhora for $23. On arrival at Cape Reinga, stand on the windswept tip of New Zealand and watch the Pacific Ocean collide with the Tasman Sea.

Then take the opportunity to try sandboarding down the massive sand dunes on boogie boards at Te Paki Stream - try it if you dare! A fun experience that is available to all passengers. Your journey along the vast and empty 90 Mile Beach will provide striking contrasts to the busy and populated east coast. Feel the sand between your toes as your guide digs for shellfish (conditions permitting). This is an action packed day with opportunities to take photos or simply site back and enjoy this unique part of New Zealand.

Highlights Include:

Taipa Beach Sandboarding down giant sand dunes Cape Reinga lighthouse

Historic commentary and Maori legends 90 Mile Beach Exclusive BBQ Lunch

Price and Departure

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Prices: Adult NZ $112 Child NZ $56 BBQ lunch NZ $23 optional extra
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Durations: Full Day

Departures: Paihia 7:15 am Kerikeri 7:50 am daily all year
Returns: Paihia 6:15 pm Kerikeri 5:45 pm (approx.)
If departing from Russell, please catch the 7:00am complimentary Ferry to Paihia. Please advise this at time of booking.

Local accommodation pick ups: Complimentary pick up and drop off service from local accommodation must be pre-booked. Pick up time will be confirmed at the time of booking.

Coaches: Luxury air-conditioned, full size coaches purpose-built for passenger comfort and sandy beach conditions.

Refreshments: Morning tea stop for refreshments (own expense). Lunch can either be purchased at the morning tea stop or pre-book our exclusive $23 BBQ buffet lunch (vegetarian option is available on request).

Commentary: A full commentary is provided in English by your driver guide. Printed guide sheets are available in German, Japanese and Mandarin.

What to bring: Hat, Sunscreen, sunglasses, walking shoes, camera and a change of clothes for sandboarding.

NB: The tide on Ninety Mile Beach will determine whether your coach travels north or south along the beach. This is at the driver's discretion.

NOTE:

• Prices stated above are in NZ dollars
• Departures and itineraries are subject to availability and weather conditions
• Children’s fares - 14 years and under.
  Infants - 5 years and under. No charge applies when not occupying a seat
  (this excludes Dolphin Adventures where a child fare applies)
• Entry fees and meals are not included except where stated
• Non-smoking on board Fullers vessels or coaches