Cape Reinga Lighthouse Walk
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Cape Reinga/Te Rerenga Wairua Lighthouse Walk
Located in Te Paki Recreation Reserve and Cape Reinga/Te Rerenga Wairua in the Northland region
Track overview
300 m
Dog access
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Stop kauri dieback and protect kauri
- Kauri dieback disease is spread through soil.
- Scrub soil off shoes and gear and check it's all removed before you go.
- Use a cleaning station when you enter and leave.
- Always stay on the track.
About this track
Description
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.
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.
Getting there
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.
Know before you go
Toitū te whenua – leave the land undisturbed.
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 | |
