Cape Reinga Lighthouse Walk
Image: Russell Street | Creative Commons
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 Maori tradition on a short stroll to an iconic lighthouse - it's suitable for children and buggies.Image gallery
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Cape Reinga, with the lighthouse in the distance
Cape Reinga, with the lighthouse in the distance
...Image: Russell Street | Creative Commons
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Track overview
300 m
Dog access
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Help stop kauri dieback
Kauri dieback disease is killing our native kauri. It spreads by soil movement, but you can help prevent it.
- Stay away from kauri tree roots.
- Clean your gear before and after visiting kauri forest.
About this track
Description
Walk a short distance from the carpark to the lighthouse to experience outstanding views of our Northern Coast. 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
| 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 | |
