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An 11-hour round-trip from Paihia takes you to Cape Reinga’s wind-swept lighthouse, the vast 90 Mile Beach, and the towering Te Paki dunes. Expect long drives, short walks, Māori history, and dramatic coastal scenery.
An 11-hour round-trip from Paihia takes you to Cape Reinga’s wind-swept lighthouse, the vast 90 Mile Beach, and the towering Te Paki dunes. Expect long drives, short walks, Māori history, and dramatic coastal scenery.
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Operated by Mullarkey Tours Limited · Cape Reinga, Northland
The bus hums north as the coastline peels away and the landscape opens into a wind-bent world: scrubby manuka, bright pohutukawa blooms, and an ocean that seems to argue with itself. By mid-morning you're standing where two great bodies of water meet — the Tasman Sea pushing from the west, the Pacific pressing from the east — and the surf does not whisper; it argues in white foam around the headland. The path to the lighthouse slopes to a bluff where the wind has a voice and the horizon feels like an unfinished sentence.
easy.
11 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; expect several short walks on uneven sand and a moderate dune climb.
Contrary to some listings, the typical itinerary stops at Taipa where you can purchase lunch; bring snacks if you prefer not to buy lunch en route.
Yes—sandboard rentals are usually available locally at Te Paki but are not included in the tour price; bring clothes you don’t mind getting sandy.
The tour is approximately 11 hours round trip from Paihia; check your booking confirmation for the exact departure time and pickup location.
There are short boardwalk sections and lookouts accessible to most visitors, but the final headland path to the lighthouse includes uneven surfaces and steps.
You may spot dolphins offshore, seabirds along the headland, and occasionally New Zealand fur seals; sightings aren’t guaranteed but are common in the region.
Full refunds are typically available if you cancel at least 24 hours before departure; confirm details on your booking confirmation.
Te Rerenga Wairua is a site of deep Māori significance; local iwi regard the cape as the place where spirits depart for Hawaiki.
Dune systems are fragile—stay on marked tracks, avoid trampling vegetation, and dispose of waste; local groups work to control invasive plants and protect nesting birds.
Mullarkey Tours Limited operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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