Far North New Zealand Tour Including 90 Mile Beach and Cape Reinga from Paihia

Overview

Available languages

English

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Enjoy this full-day tour visiting the best of the Far North on board our purpose built coach. Let our drivers immerse you in the culture and history of the Far North while taking in the amazing scenery of places like Te Oneroa-a-Tohe (90 Mile Beach). Cape Reinga with its cultural significance. Te Paki Sand Dunes and the unique scenery that makes up the Far North.

Look out for wild horses on your travel and be prepared to sand surf the sand dunes when we stop for sand boarding likely on 90 mile beach (Conditions permitting).

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Tides will determine the order of activity stops

Wear a light jacket and flat soled shoes

Bring your camera, and a change of clothes for sandboarding

Sunscreen, sunglasses and a sunhat are a must in summer months

Check in for your trip 15 minutes prior to departure

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Opportunity to sand board conditions permitting ( sand boards provided )

Fresh prepared lunch

Full commentary from our knowledgeable local driver guides

Snacks

Ferry from Russell to Paihia

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Cape Reinga Lighthouse

Stop at Cape Reinga Light House at the very tip of New Zealand! View where the two seas meet!

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Ninety Mile Beach

Cruise along the Ninety Mile Beach in our specialty built 4x4 coach

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Far North New Zealand Tour Including 90 Mile Beach and Cape Reinga from Paihia

Pickup included

Reviews

4.53

178 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

134

Spectacular. Barry may be the best tour guide on the planet.
Belinda E,
Jul 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Absolutely awesome day out, even in Winter! This is a big day but worth it. We had Barry as our tour guide. We travel a lot and have done hundreds of tours around the world so I don't say this lightly ... but Barry is the best tour guide we have ever come across. He was informative, amusing and kept the day interesting. Our teen kids loved sandboarding and Cape Reinga itself was an incredibly special place that we feel honoured to have visited. We had the fish and chips option for lunch and that was delicious as well. Highly recommend this tour, five stars all round.
Cape Reinga Bus Trip
Trudee B,
Jun 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00
The trip to Cape Reinga was really great. The bus driver gave lots of historic information about New Zealand. It was a long trip and being a senior I struggled a bit with no bus toilet. There were a couple of quick stops along the way. 90 mile beach sand boarding was great for the younger people on board. We called into a tourist spot that had coffee and souvenirs, plus a lovely spot for lunch. All up it was a nice experience and George the bus driver was very knowledgeable and explained lots about his country.
It was a full day but...
Tanya H,
May 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00
It was a full day but very enjoyable. Our tour guide, George, provided stories and historical information which added to the experience. We had beautiful weather and the views at both 90 Mile beach and Cape Reinga were stunning. This is not a tour for young children as there is considerable bus time. Unfortunately, we didn’t receive a notice for morning pick up time so we waited at the motel about 45 min feeling a little uncertain but all turned out fine.
Incredible Tour!
ching N,
Apr 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Despite the forecasted wet weather and on and off drizzles, we lucked out with blue sunny skies when we needed to be outside. George our driver and tour guide is the reason this tour was far above expectations. George is professional, friendly, courteous and safety minded and above all, a great singer. George is a wonderful story teller and thoroughly explained the sights and cultural significance of the many beautiful places we visited during the tour. The tour was managed very well without feeling rushed and plenty of bathroom rest breaks. I thoroughly enjoyed the tour and I believe all the participants of the tour felt the same way. Thank you George for a beautiful day filled with mesmerizing Māori stories and spectacular sights. New Zealand is BEAUTIFUL, through and through!
Going to Cape Reinga is...
Kathy J,
Apr 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Going to Cape Reinga is well worth the long drive. Even though the weather was wet we got to see the lighthouse well and some spectacular views. Our bus driver Barry was excellent, he was very knowledgeable and kept us entertained.