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NZ's version of walking the moon
Park your vehicle at Te Paki Stream car-park walk over the nearby sand dunes. It's a surreal experience.
NOTE - Unfortunately this place has a history of car break ins. So lock your vehicle and maybe keep one person close while the other/s wander further.
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Organisation |
DOC NorthlandCentral government organisation |
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Location |
North Island ▷ Northland ▷ Kaitaia |
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Track Duration |
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Track DurationHow long does it take to walk this track on average? 10 to 30mins |
Track Difficulty |
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Track DifficultyConsidering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Moderate walk Steep sections in soft sand! |
Payment Requirement |
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Payment RequirementIs there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in. |
Track Length |
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Track LengthWhat is the physical length of this track? From 500m to 1km |
DOC Track Category |
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DOC Track CategoryWhat type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)? Walking track Easy to moderate walking from a few minutes to a day. Track is mostly well formed, some sections may be steep, rough or muddy. Suitable for people with low to moderate fitness and abilities. Clearly signposted. Stream and river crossings are bridged. Walking shoes or light tramping/hiking boots required. |
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Track Managing OrganisationWhat type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation. |
Walked around and really enjoyed the spot.
Pretty hard to climb them.
Sand dunes to your left and ocean to your right.
Go to the top and then fly to the bottom :p
Amazing views, great access to hire boards.
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10/10 | 17 |
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49% |
9/10 | 6 |
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17% |
8/10 | 10 |
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29% |
7/10 | 2 |
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6% |
6/10 | 0 |
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5/10 | 0 |
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4/10 | 0 |
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4.0/5
Beautiful, even in foul weather.
Worth the trek.
Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in February 2017
5.0/5
Lots of sand and lots of fun.
Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in January 2017
3.5/5
High sand dunes, well signposted, good parking.
Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in November 2016
5.0/5
Great place for fun and photos, it is like a desert.
Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in November 2016
4.0/5
Walked around and really enjoyed the spot.
$15 to rent a board on site. Take a board with you before you go.
Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in October 2016
5.0/5
Sand dunes to your left and ocean to your right.
Perfect. Particularly liked the key hole rock out to sea.
Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in March 2016
4.5/5
Pretty hard to climb them.
Good fun and unforgettable!
Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in March 2016
5.0/5
Nice walk over the dunes through a little river.
Awesome place, nice landscape, feels like the Sahara.
Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in January 2016
5.0/5
Lots of sand and lots of fun.
Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in January 2017
4.0/5
Beautiful, even in foul weather.
Worth the trek.
Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in February 2017
4.0/5
Walked around and really enjoyed the spot.
$15 to rent a board on site. Take a board with you before you go.
Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in October 2016
5.0/5
Great place for fun and photos, it is like a desert.
Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in November 2016
3.5/5
High sand dunes, well signposted, good parking.
Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in November 2016
5.0/5
Sand dunes to your left and ocean to your right.
Perfect. Particularly liked the key hole rock out to sea.
Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in March 2016
4.5/5
Pretty hard to climb them.
Good fun and unforgettable!
Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in March 2016
5.0/5
Nice walk over the dunes through a little river.
Awesome place, nice landscape, feels like the Sahara.
Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in January 2016
5.0/5
The sand dunes are gorgeous.
We were so impressed of this natural wonder. You do not have to hire a sandboard as well, it is as much fun if you hike the dunes.
Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in January 2016
4.5/5
It feels like being in the desert, you can slide from the top.
Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in January 2016
4.0/5
One of the most surprising landscapes you can find in New Zealand.
You can walk for hours in the middle of this desert landscape, until you reach a beautiful beach. You can also rent a board and sledge on the dunes.
Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in November 2015
5.0/5
Most fantastic walk of our trip in the North Island.
You can only go at low tide. But what an experience!! Takes 2-3 hours in total and don't forget to run down the dunes!
Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in February 2016
4.0/5
Something special, a bit hard to climb the way back to the top of the dune.
You can rent a sandboard for $15 also.
Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in February 2016
4.5/5
Several dunes dominate the end of Ninety Mile Beach.
Heat and scenery bring you to another place. Africa or New Zealand?
Reviewed over 8 years ago
4.5/5
Very nice spot, the giant sand dunes are quite impressive.
Reviewed over 9 years ago and experienced in December 2014
5.0/5
Awesome place!
Rent a board!
Reviewed over 9 years ago and experienced in October 2014
4.0/5
Really high dunes, like in a desert, fun to climb up or roll down.
Reviewed about 10 years ago and experienced in January 2014
5.0/5
Great, you feel like you are in the middle of the Sahara!
Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in February 2014
5.0/5
You have the feeling you are in the Sahara....
so many sand, amazing view over the Ninety Mile beach, funny walk over the dunes, you can rent a sandboard.
Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in February 2014
4.0/5
If done before or after bus crowds an outstanding experience.
Bring own board for sandboarding.
Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in January 2014
4.0/5
Funny and free.
What do you want more. Pretty high dunes, though walk.
Reviewed over 12 years ago
5.0/5
On the top with the beautiful view was very good, surfing is another good thing to do!!
Reviewed almost 13 years ago and experienced in November 2011
4.5/5
A beautiful place where the 2 oceans meet/sand dunes transport you to another world - amazing!
Reviewed about 13 years ago and experienced in March 2011