Located in Te Paki Recreation Reserve in the Northland region
See the iconic lighthouse and Motuopao Island from Cape Reinga.
From Kaitaia it is a 1 hour 30 minutes drive north on SH1.
Check the Cape Reinga/Te Rerenga Wairua weather forecast – NIWA website.
Completed in March 2009, a $6 million upgrade of the visitor facilities was a result of a close working relationship built up over the years between DOC and local iwi and kaitiaki (guardians) of the area, Ngati Kuri.
Portico / waharoa
A concrete portico or waharoa (the gateway) leads to the beginning of the new walking track and initially only shows glimpses of Cape Maria Van Diemen and Motuopao Island. As you walk through the portico, the entire vista opens up before you, and Te Werahi Beach appears.
Specially designed panels on the portico’s interior depict a historical map, thought to be the first known map of Aotearoa to be drawn by Tuki Tahua over 200 years ago. The roof on top of the portico is made from certified sustainable wood – eucalypt and cedar.
Interpretation signage at key spots helps you to learn more about the geology, ecology, history and culture of the area.
Te Hiku / Kaitaia Office | |
Phone: | +64 9 408 6014 |
Fax: | +64 9 408 6019 |
Email: | kaitaia@doc.govt.nz |
Address: |
25 Matthews Ave Kaitaia 0441 |
Postal Address: |
PO Box 569 Kaitaia 0441 |
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