Twilight Beach to Te Paki Stream
Located in Te Paki Recreation Reserve and Cape Reinga/Te Rerenga Wairua in the Northland region
Introduction
This 4 hour 30 minute track leads you past Scott Point to the famous 90 Mile Beach and the Te Paki sand dunes.South end of Twilight Beach to Scott Point
Time: 1 hr 30 min
Exit the south end of Twilight Beach following the orange markers. The track ascends above the beach and you will walk through scrub again, with views across Te Paki Farm.
You will eventually come to a board stairway that leads you up over the dunes and down onto 90 Mile Beach.
Scott Point to Te Paki Stream parking area
Follow 90 Mile Beach south for approximately an hour and 30 minutes until you come to Te Paki Stream. This is also a popular vehicle entrance/exit to the beach so be prepared for cars and tourist buses.
Turn left and follow the stream inland through the dunes for another hour and 30 minutes until you come to the Te Paki Stream parking area and toilets. The track ends here.
It is approximately 9 km to Waitiki via the road from here.
The Twilight Beach to Te Paki Stream track forms part of the Te Paki Coastal Track. Rather than following Te Paki Stream inland, you can continue along 90 Mile Beach past Te Paki Stream and follow the coast further south. Distances are – The Bluff 19 km; Hukatere 51 km; Waipapakauri 69 km and Ahipara 83 km.
Te Rerenga Wairua (Cape Reinga) and Te Paki are located at the northernmost area of New Zealand on the Aupouri Peninsula. Follow State Highway 1 north from Kaitaia approximately 96 km to Te Paki and 111 km to Te Rerenga Wairua.
- Arrange pick-up and drop-off through Waitiki Landing Complex +64 9 409 7508. Tour buses also go up and back to Cape Reinga daily from Paihia and Kaitaia.
Stay safe in the outdoors
- Take the right gear for your trip: Walking and tramping gear lists.
- Tell a trusted person your plans and when to raise the alarm if you haven’t returned. Send them the information directly, or use the Outdoor Intentions form or Plan My Walk.
- Follow the five essential steps of the Land Safety Code.
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 | |