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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Cape Reinga Lighthouse, Cape Reinga 0484 New Zealand
Visit the top of NA visit to New Zealand is not complete without a journey to the very top of the North Island – Cape Reinga (Te Rerenga Wairua). Uncover the wild beauty of this vast and untouched region that is rich in Māori culture and tradition. Your driver guide also doubles as a story teller, sharing the stories of this significant site where, according to Māori legend, spirits depart on their journey home to Hawaiki. Enjoy spectacular panoramic views, visit the iconic light house, and see the point where the Tasman Sea and the mighty Pacific Ocean come crashing together.ew Zealand and the Cape Reinga Lighthouse
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Ninety Mile Beach, Kaitaia New Zealand
Ninety Mile Beach is another highlight of the tour – you'll drive along the sand as waves crash beside the custom-built coach. Feel the sand between your toes as you help your driver guide dig for shellfish (conditions permitting). Don’t be alarmed when your driver takes the bus up Te Paki Stream towards the mountainous sand dunes, it's all part of the off-road experience. Clambering up then sand-boarding down the enormous dunes (if you dare!) will give your legs a stretch after the first part of the tour and get your heart pumping with excitement.Drive along 90 mile beach and stop if conditions permit
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Te Paki Sand Dunes, Te Paki Stream Road, Pukenui New Zealand
Drive through Te Paki stream on the way to sand boarding at the Te Paki Sand Dunes
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Paihia Harbour, Paihia New Zealand
Drive along Paihia before heading to Cape Reinga
Stop At: Kauri Walk, Puketi Forest, 1756 Waiare Road, Okaihau 0295, New Zealand
As you travel north, enjoy a taste of New Zealand's varying and beautiful landscape. The trip showcases the rolling hills of Northland's rural countryside, breath-taking coastal views and native forest.During your journey you'll visit Puketi Kauri Forest, where you'll get up close to ancient and majestic giant kauri trees and native bush. Take a short walk along an elevated walkway and learn about the traditional uses of these graceful giants, and about conservation efforts to preserve the forest today.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Fullers GreatSights Bay of Islands Day Tours, The Maritime Building 69 Marsden Road Paihia Waterfront, Paihia 1045 New Zealand
Your journey back to the Bay of Islands will be equally enjoyable as your tour guide's combination of local insight, extensive historical knowledge and fantastic sense of humour create an unforgettable adventure.
Pick up and drop off location for those who don't need a hotel pick up
Duration: 10 minutes
departure
69 Marsden Road, Paihia 0200, New Zealand
Traveler pickup is offered
If your pick up location is not on the supplied list please contact our reservations team 24 hours prior to departure who will advise the closest departure point.
7:15 AM
Returns to original departure point