Cape Reinga and the Far North

Kaitaia to Cape Reinga: the northern tip of New Zealand along the Aupōuri Peninsula.

Distance
110 km
Driving
2 hours
Take
2 days
Route
Kaitaia to Cape Reinga
Plan this trip for your car

SH1 runs from Kaitaia up the Aupōuri Peninsula to Cape Reinga. Sand dunes at Te Paki are nearby. Ninety Mile Beach has driving restrictions.

The stops

  1. Start

    Kaitaia

  2. Town

    Kaitaia

    Gateway town

  3. Nature

    Te Paki Sand Dunes

    Giant dunes

  4. Lighthouse

    Cape Reinga

    Northern tip

  5. Finish

    Cape Reinga

Where to stay

  • Night 1

    Houhora

    Holiday parks around Houhora and Pukenui

When to go
Nov–Apr
On the road
Do not drive on Ninety Mile Beach in a rental car.

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