Are you ready for a once in a lifetime experience?
We offer you a Far North tour unlike any other
Dune Rider Unique Tours are not only rich in culture and history; they also offer a diverse range of experiences which are unique to New Zealand. Hop on board with Cape Reinga Tours and let us take you on a tour along 90 mile beach that you will never forget!
The Tour Includes:
Free pick-up points in The Far North - Kaitaia & Awanui, and the Doubtless Bay area.
Freshly prepared lunch at the sand dunes included in fare (Lunch requirements, i.e, food allergies, vegetarian, vegan, dairy free, ect need to be stated at booking time.)
Informative driver commentary
Driving on 90 Mile Beach
Tour Highlights:
Travel along 90 Mile Beach to see the rugged views of the West Coast
Lunch at the picturesque Te Paki sand dunes set between the hills of Cape Reinga *Lunch venue may alter (winter & rainy days)
Visit Cape Reinga for unforgettable sights! Te Rerenga Wairua (Cape Reinga), sacred site for the Maori people and amazing panoramic views of the clashing Tasman Sea and Pacific Ocean, and more. Iconic WWII Lighthouse, one of the most visited and photographed lighthouses in New Zealand. Most wanted photo at the international sign post.
* Activity order depends on the tides
Low tide route: Brief stop at the Ka Uri Unearthed in Awanui, drive along 90 Mile Beach, Te Paki giant sand dunes, lunch, Cape Reinga, return to starting point.
High tide route: Stop at Ka Uri Unearthed in Awanui, lunch at Te Paki giant sand dunes, Cape Reinga, 90 Mile Beach, return to starting point.
Cape Reinga
Cape Reinga is known to the Maori as "Te Rerenga Wairua”, it is there that the souls of the departed undertake their final journey to Hawaiki, the land of their ancestors.
A short walk leads to the iconic WWII lighthouse and the famous signpost pointing to cities around the world.
Enjoy spectacular views of Cape Maria Van Diemen and watch the division line where the Tasman Sea turquoise waters clash fiercely with the Pacific Ocean’s darker blue waves.
This tour is a must for photographers. Everywhere you point your camera, you will find a stunning shot. At 165 metres above sea level you get a unique perspective of the rare and awesome sight of two seas meeting.
Te Paki Sand Dunes
Nature lovers will be fascinated by the converging dune and wetland flora.
The Te Paki Sand Dunes are the largest in the Southern Hemisphere and the climb to the top will build an appetite for lunch.
For the adventurous there is the chance to toboggan down the Te Paki sand dunes. There are operators at the sand dunes who can provide this activity for those who choose to. (Please note this activity is NOT included in the tour - it is an activity that is available to do at an additional cost - $15 pp - PAYMENT IS CASH ONLY ON THE DAY)
90 Mile Beach
Experience the solitude and magnificence as our buses drive along a stretch of wild, west coast 90 Mile Beach.