Cape Reinga/Te Rerenga Wairua Lighthouse Walk
Located in Te Paki Recreation Reserve and Cape Reinga/Te Rerenga Wairua in the Northland region
Introduction
Enjoy outstanding panoramic views and pay respect to a site steeped in Māori tradition on a short stroll to an iconic lighthouse – it's suitable for children and buggies.Image gallery
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Sunrise at Cape Reinga Image: Peter Rein-Hodurek ©
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View from Cape Reinga Image: | DOC
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Cape Reinga walkway and view Image: Brian Dobbie | DOC
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Walk a short distance from the carpark to the lighthouse to experience outstanding views of the Northern Coast. The track may not be suitable for all wheelchair users because it has steep sections.
Barriers are installed on the lighthouse track to prevent unwanted access by motorised vehicles. Be aware the gap between the bollards is 860 mm with a need to turn at a right angle. This might affect some wheelchair access.
To the west Cape Maria Van Dieman and Motuopao Island, to the east is Piwhane/Spirits Bay and Hikurua/de Serville Cliffs, the North Island's most northern point.
Offshore, you can witness the immense power of two mighty oceans merging. The currents of the Tasman Sea and the Pacific Ocean meet in a foaming swell of broken water over the Columbia Bank. At times, the churning waves erupt in explosions of spray and spume. On a clear day you might be lucky enough to see the Three Kings Islands on the distant horizon.
Cape Reinga/Te Rerenga Wairua is located at the northernmost area of New Zealand, approximately 111 km north of Kaitaia.
Follow State Highway 1 north to Waitiki Landing, continuing another 20 km to Cape Reinga/Te Rerenga Wairua.
Cape Reinga Road gets very busy over the summer months. Drive slowly and take extra caution.
Toitū te whenua – leave the land undisturbed.
Stop kauri dieback and protect kauri
Kauri dieback spreads through soil.
- Scrub all soil off shoes and gear.
- Use cleaning stations.
- Always stay on the track.
Contacts
| 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 |
| Full office details | |
