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Cape Reinga is located at the northern tip of New Zealand’s North Island and is known to Māori as Te Rerenga Wairua, the leaping place of the spirits. According to Māori tradition, this sacred site is where the spirits of the dead begin their journey home to Hawaiki.
A half-day fly/drive tour to Cape Reinga with Salt Air is a truly memorable way to experience this remote and culturally significant destination, combining scenic flying with guided exploration on the ground.
Your adventure begins in the Bay of Islands with a spectacular scenic flight over Northland, passing Whangaroa and Rangaunu Harbours. Along the way, you’ll spot stunning beaches including Coopers Beach, Doubtless Bay and the iconic Ninety Mile Beach.
After landing at an airstrip approximately 20 kilometres from Cape Reinga, you’ll transfer by mini-bus for a short road journey to the famous Cape Reinga Lighthouse, where the Tasman Sea meets the Pacific Ocean. A local guide will accompany you on the walk to the lighthouse, sharing stories and insights about the area’s cultural and natural significance.
Rejoining the mini-bus, you’ll continue on to beautiful Tapotupotu Bay for light refreshments, with time for a swim or a relaxing beach walk. The journey then continues to the Te Paki sand dunes, where you can grab a sled and experience the thrill of sliding down the giant dunes.
The return flight to the Bay of Islands offers breathtaking views of Northland’s most spectacular coastal scenery. You’ll fly over the brilliant white sands and crystal-clear waters of Parengarenga Harbour and Great Exhibition Bay, accessible only by air or sea. The flight also passes over Houhora Harbour, the Cavalli Islands and the Kauri Cliffs golf course before returning you to the stunning Bay of Islands.
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