Cape Reinga and Spirits Leap
The afterlife is a spiritual concept shared by many cultures. Visit the site of departure for Māori spirits.
Cape Reinga represents the top of the North Island. From Kaitaia it is 1 hour north on State Highway 1.
Find out about the history of this special place and what you can see there today.
Find out more about the upgrade and restoration work at Cape Reinga.
Get a list of useful resources including publications and website links.
Cape Reinga and Te Paki are on the northern tip of the North Island, an area steeped in history and Maori tradition. The area provides easy access to idyllic campgrounds, great walking tracks and picnic areas.
Icon sites tell a range of great stories about kiwi identity and are located in beautiful natural settings.
The value of conservation
New Zealand Historic Places Trust www.historic.org.nz
International Council on Monuments and Sites www.icomos.org
Ministry for Culture and Heritage www.mch.govt.nz
New Zealand Archaeological Association www.nzarchaeology.org
