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Cape Reinga / Te Rerenga Wairua...

Marios Gavalas

Cape Reinga Lighthouse

Marios Gavalas

Cape Reinga / Te Rerenga Wairua Lighthouse Walk

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Backpack On Fire

Ranking: 10/10

Lots of cultural history here. Take the time to read the posted signs to learn about the area which includes no food or drinks allowed for cultural reasons. Very busy place with lots of tour buses coming by. Worth the walk to the light house to see where the Tasman Sea and the Pacific Ocean collide.

Reviewed over 2 years ago

Amy Lord

Ranking: 10/10

Beautiful views, clean bathrooms (hand sanitizers only), drinking fountain and lots of walking trails. It’s a uphill incline on the way back so be prepared. There are a couple benches so people can take breaks.

Reviewed over 4 years ago

Jennie Tollerton

England

Ranking: 9/10

Lighthouse walk, great walk, lovely scenery and easy levels.

Reviewed over 4 years ago

Soren Soeholm

Denmark

Ranking: 8/10

A special spot in the north of the island.

Reviewed almost 5 years ago and experienced in January 2017

Dorthe Soeholm

Denmark

Ranking: 10/10

Beautiful nature spot with a special lighthouse.

Reviewed almost 5 years ago and experienced in January 2017

Ben

Australia

Ranking: 10/10

Absolutely beautiful.

Reviewed almost 5 years ago and experienced in January 2017

Katharina Gans

Germany

Ranking: 10/10

The end of the world feeling!! A great walk to the lighthouse of Cape Reinga. Amazing views!!

Reviewed almost 5 years ago and experienced in January 2017

Orane Lefebuee

France

Ranking: 10/10

Very beautiful view, see the Tasman Sea and Pacific Ocean join, amazing. A very good place!

Reviewed almost 5 years ago and experienced in January 2017

Marc Reuter

Germany

Ranking: 8/10

Unfortunately, we had bad weather conditions and could not see anything from the top, but the lighthouse is lovely. With good weather a great spot.

Reviewed about 5 years ago and experienced in December 2016

Ben

Germany

Ranking: 10/10

Nice walk, great views.

Reviewed about 5 years ago and experienced in October 2016

Charles Kulins

United States

Ranking: 10/10

Well worth the drive. One of the most amazing places I have seen in nature. Reading and learning about the Maori people and culture gave the experience a personal, spiritual nature. Although it was very busy all visitor were respectful.

Reviewed about 5 years ago and experienced in February 2017

Adrien Richard

France

Ranking: 8/10

Awesome beach, alone, probably the most beautiful sunset I have ever seen.

Reviewed over 5 years ago and experienced in April 2016

Gessica

Italy

Ranking: 10/10

On the top of New Zealand. You can enjoy the perfect scene and the power of nature that all real travellers need to find at least once.

Reviewed almost 6 years ago and experienced in March 2016

Anais Roux

France

Ranking: 10/10

Such a beautiful day!!

Reviewed almost 6 years ago and experienced in March 2016

Luala F

Argentina

Ranking: 10/10

Safe (and big) carpark, clean and new facilities, beautiful place, great access and clean. Signs about Maori history and culture.

Reviewed almost 6 years ago and experienced in March 2016

Sascha Kaffenberger

Germany

Ranking: 10/10

Great atmosphere, pure nature, awesome view, silence although there is tourism, amazing.

Reviewed almost 6 years ago and experienced in January 2016

Nico

Germany

Ranking: 8/10

If you stand on top of the mountain, you get the impression that this is the end of the world. Stunning view, crystal clear water and a gorgeous beach.

Reviewed almost 6 years ago and experienced in January 2016

Clare Pickford

New Zealand

Ranking: 8/10

We struck bad weather for three days, but were impressed by the area, the beaches and the cleanliness of the area.

Reviewed almost 6 years ago and experienced in January 2016

Meilin

Germany

Ranking: 9/10

Really, really nice! A negative point for me is that there was a flying camera. It is a place to enjoy without such noises.

Reviewed almost 6 years ago and experienced in January 2016

Asborn Damgaard

Denmark

Ranking: 10/10

Stunning site, epic look at the two oceans. Fresh, windy place.

Reviewed almost 6 years ago and experienced in January 2016

John and Jan

United Kingdom

Ranking: 8/10

A shared experience as busy but facilities to cater for a number of visitors and interesting interpretation. Good track and spectacular views.

Reviewed almost 6 years ago and experienced in February 2016

Ben and Pauline

France

Ranking: 9/10

Awesome to see the meeting between the Tasman Sea and the Pacific Ocean.

Reviewed almost 6 years ago and experienced in February 2016

Gerbrand Smidt

Netherlands

Ranking: 10/10

I liked the encountering of the Tasman Sea and Great Ocean.

Reviewed about 6 years ago and experienced in March 2016

Rocio Lucero

Argentina

Ranking: 10/10

Top of New Zealand. Wonderful view between two oceans.

Reviewed about 6 years ago and experienced in February 2016

Jamie Serieux

United Kingdom

Ranking: 9/10

Nice well signed walk, did in well under half of the stated time.

Reviewed about 6 years ago and experienced in March 2016

Emily Pohlmann

Germany

Ranking: 8/10

Too many tourists but really a nice view.

Reviewed about 6 years ago and experienced in February 2016

Patrick Thumeyer

Germany

Ranking: 8/10

Touristic but worth to see. Go sandboarding on your way up!

Reviewed about 6 years ago and experienced in March 2016

Stephanie Hofman

Germany

Ranking: 9/10

Awesome beach, long, empty, perfect for a walk.

Reviewed about 6 years ago and experienced in February 2016

Nico Wedel

Germany

Ranking: 7/10

Nice walk to the top of the mountain with the lighthouse and stunning views to the very North.

Reviewed about 6 years ago and experienced in March 2016

Julie Miehling

Germany

Ranking: 8/10

Nice walk to the Cape. Stunning views to see the Pacific and Tasman Sea meeting each other.

Reviewed about 6 years ago and experienced in March 2016

Michael Regensburger

Germany

Ranking: 9/10

Nice track on the coast.

Reviewed about 6 years ago and experienced in March 2016

Paul Larauze

France

Ranking: 7/10

Nice view from the lighthouse. The way there is long by car and there is no free campsite so I did it quickly.

Reviewed about 6 years ago and experienced in March 2016

Pierre Alexandre

France

Ranking: 7/10

Really beautiful sunset!! More people must go here. It looks like Britain and France with the lighthouse and the cliffs.

Reviewed about 6 years ago and experienced in February 2016

Tilman

Germany

Ranking: 9/10

Great view, many steps but worth it.