Far North New Zealand Tour Including 90 Mile Beach and Cape Reinga from Paihia
Overview
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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!
Ninety Mile Beach
Cruise along the Ninety Mile Beach in our specialty built 4x4 coach
Options
Far North New Zealand Tour Including 90 Mile Beach and Cape Reinga from Paihia
Pickup included
Reviews
191 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Cant beat Paihia on a good day!
throughleeseyes,
Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Paihia is such a beautiful place to visit, so much to see and do, or just chill at the many cafes, restaurants! Catch the foot ferry over to Russell or just hang in Paihia, at the beach or the many restaurants
We went down 90 mile Beach and some of our group sand boarded and had fun
tereasag2025,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Lunch was a chicken wrap which was nice, quiche which was a bit bland, and a brownie which was fluffy and delicious. The tour guide George was entertaining
Perfect day, perfect guide
Kyle R,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Phenomenal experience. The scenery and journey was beyond our expectations. Barry (our tour guide) was the highlight - his expert knowledge and humorous commentary made for a fully entertaining 400+ km journey, and myself and my partner would like to personally thank him for his kindness to our "team" that day! It was touch and go whether the tides would allow for us to travel on 90-mile beach by bus, but Barry made sure we got there with plenty of time (even for some sandboarding!) Lunch was provided and was delicious; I am coeliac and they accommodated a gluten-free lunch just for me which was great! Overall, would recommend to anyone who wants to learn about Māori heritage, see beautiful scenery and enjoy the company of Barry and our other adventurers.
Would recommend
AnneAtt,
Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We had a very enjoyable day trip to Cape Reinga including Ninety Mile Beach with Barry our driver. He was very entertaining along the way and a confident safe driver. I am pleased we decided to take the bus trip as the journey is quite long by car.
Reinga Experience
David J,
Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A full but fantastic day with excellent commentary and stories by the driver/guide. Picnic lunch location by the beach was splendid.
Worth every cent!
pakanuit,
Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Last did this as a kid and now doing it as an adult with my wife i found it a whole different experience. It's a long bus ride but the stops break it into enjoyable parts with Barry's knowledgeable commentary (and jokes). The people on our bus were awesome too and loved discussing other countries cuisine. The breaks were well timed and really enjoyed grubbing for tuatua and the sand boarding. Frankly, worth every cent we paid and more. Still think the Awanui should be named Tino Awanui at full tide! E Barry ma, nga mihi nui kia koutou katoa. Pakanui me a Caron
Great trip
Carl M,
Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It is quite a long day, but the driver (George) was extremely knowledgeable & kept us entertained the entire way, with stories & Maori songs. I especially enjoyed the sand surfing & a hot cup of soup was a welcome surprise on our lunch stop
Great value day out for the family
GadgeUK,
Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great value trip and an easy way to get the inside knowledge and access to spots you wouldn't do yourself, such as dune boarding and beach access. Barry the driver was a great character and brought local and cultural gems to the trip.
Cape Reinga adventure
Sue152021,
Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A magical trip. Well worthwhile. George our driver was knowledgeable, helpful and looked after the coach family. We highly recommend this tour experience.
Best way to see where the oceans meet
Brian P,
Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Our driver/guide George was excellent with a combination of information about our route and attractions together with Māori lore, songs and wisdom. The lunch (chicken wrap, brownie and apple) was perfect for the event. Stops were well managed - the cafe/museum shop at Avouni was excellent. We did not do the sand boarding but those who did seemed enthused.
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