Cape Reinga Half-Day Tour Including Scenic Flight

Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Discover the rugged natural beauty of Cape Reinga, located on the tip of New Zealand's North Island. Perfect for those short on time who want to make the most of this splendid area, this combination scenic aeroplane flights and driving small-group tour showcases the best of the top end of New Zealand.

See the remote and beautiful silica sand beaches of Parengarenga Harbour and Great Exhibition Bay; wander the lighthouse at Cape Reinga, where the Tasman Sea meets the Pacific Ocean; and enjoy refreshments at the beautiful Tapotupotu Bay.

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

All departures are subject to weather conditions

During the winter months, due to wet weather, the aircraft may not be able to land at Cape Reinga; on these occasions a 2-hour extended scenic flight option over the Cape area will be offered

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

Scenic flights to and from Cape Reinga

2.5-hour guided driving tour around top end of New Zealand

Hotel pickup/drop-off at selected hotels in Paihia

Coffee and/or Tea

Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Cape Reinga Lighthouse

This is the main point of interest during the vehicle tour. You will see the meeting of the two seas and can walk to the lighthouse to enjoy the views.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Ninety Mile Beach

You will fly at lower levels over 90 mile beach before coming in to land at our airstrip south of the light house.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Cape Reinga Half-Day Tour Including Scenic Flight

Pickup included

Reviews

4.94

133 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

129

Panoramic Views
diob255114,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a wonderful half day trip with Salt Air. The weather was a bit iffy but we were kept up to date and told if we were not happy we could pull out. The weather was great. The flight there and back was so interesting with so much to see. Jonathon our wonderful pilot provided a commentary but not too much and we could share our observations. On landing in the far north Jonathon the pilot became Jonathon the tour driver and drove us up to Cape Reinga and then to a lovely beach for coffee/tea and muffins.(Thank you Boss’s wife for the lovely home cooked muffins). Back to the plane and back to Kerikeri and then Paihia completing a wonderful afternoon.
What a beautiful place to visit an absolute must.
Shelley L,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Absolutely fantastic, couldn’t have been better. Entire family enjoyed this. We are family of 5 aged between 19 to 81 ! Just awesome.
Bay of Islands Half Day Flight Drive
joolszH,
Mar 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an amazing half day looked after expertly by Jonathan. Such a polite young man. He pointed things out along the route including sea life. This trip has been the highlight of our holiday so far and I highly recommend this trip. The views over the B-o-I are amazing. If you’re a nervous flyer don’t be our flight had no tummy somersaults it was perfect. Thumbs up to Jonathan.
Cape Reina and 90 Mile beach flight
Tom M,
Feb 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The whole experience was amazing. The pilot explained in detail about all the places we went to. There was a nice mix of walking activity to visit the Cape Reina lighthouse and see the views from this point. Nice refreshments enroute.
Spectacular views
timprior,
Feb 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was an amazing trip- we were lucky to have a clear day and the views were spectacular- our pilot/guide Migael, was brilliant. Informative, charming and an excellent pilot. You walk down to the lighthouse-, up dunes, have coffee and home made muffins- perfect. Such a wonderful way to do this trip and still be back for lunch.
Wow - simply - wow
CDB404,
Feb 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
An amazing experience and opportunity to see the stunning parts of Northland that you will treasure long after the day. This small group tour is the perfect way to see Northland from the air and ground. It was one of the very top things we did during our time in New Zealand. Jonathan was our pilot and guide for the afternoon, he was informative, very friendly and ensured that all passengers had an opportunity to see the wonders of the area. From Cape Reinga, to afternoon tea at a wonderful beach to the high sand dunes, to flying over 90 mile beach everything was perfect. Thank you to the entire team for making our time so special.
Unforgettably beautiful experience!
peter0041,
Jan 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a wonderful flight over this fantastic landscape. The many bays and the different colors of nature have impressed us incredibly from a bird's eye view. The approximately 1.5h-long flight and the tour with the small bus is worth every dollar - highly recommended. Thanks to the great pilot and guide Migael!
A magnificent walk
gillesrB7779HT,
Jan 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Everything was perfect in this splendid walk: seven passengers in a small plane with which we fly over the beautiful coasts of the country, extraordinary views especially on return. We landed on the grass in a small field where we were waiting for a small bus to reach the lighthouse. The setting is sumptuous and the walk to the lighthouse is especially worth returning, because the slope is steep. Then, two small stops on a beautiful beach then at dunes for a time unfortunately too short for us to climb to the top. It's all been half a day that will be remembered for a long time.
Experience of a lifetime
kimcP2312UP,
Jan 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing experience we were looked after from the moment we booked to drop off at a local restaurant. Johnathan was our pilot and he was very informative and flew so everyone got amazing views.
A great way to discover the winterless north
276marijnv,
Jan 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I would personally like to thank Bex, Michael and Stella for this wonderful day! This was a great experience to discover the north via a fly/drive tour as part of my roadtrip. As a hotel manager I experienced the hospitality of SaltAir to the fullest. Give Zoë some cuddles on behalf of me.