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Walk a short distance 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.
Cape Reinga/Te Rerenga Wairua is located at the northernmost area of New Zealand, approximatly 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.
NB: This information is supplied by the Department of Conservation (DoC). We value feedback so that we can keep information up-to-date and relevant to accessibility. So if venturing out down this track we would love to hear how you found it.
Great access for young children traveling in pushchairs.
