Cape Reinga / Te Rerenga Wairua Lighthouse Walk
Reviews
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.
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.
Jennie Tollerton
Ranking: 9/10
Lighthouse walk, great walk, lovely scenery and easy levels.
Soren Soeholm
Ranking: 8/10
A special spot in the north of the island.
Dorthe Soeholm
Ranking: 10/10
Beautiful nature spot with a special lighthouse.
Ben
Ranking: 10/10
Absolutely beautiful.
Katharina Gans
Ranking: 10/10
The end of the world feeling!! A great walk to the lighthouse of Cape Reinga. Amazing views!!
Orane Lefebuee
Ranking: 10/10
Very beautiful view, see the Tasman Sea and Pacific Ocean join, amazing. A very good place!
Marc Reuter
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.
Ben
Ranking: 10/10
Nice walk, great views.
Charles Kulins
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.
Adrien Richard
Ranking: 8/10
Awesome beach, alone, probably the most beautiful sunset I have ever seen.
Gessica
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.
Anais Roux
Ranking: 10/10
Such a beautiful day!!
Luala F
Ranking: 10/10
Safe (and big) carpark, clean and new facilities, beautiful place, great access and clean. Signs about Maori history and culture.
Sascha Kaffenberger
Ranking: 10/10
Great atmosphere, pure nature, awesome view, silence although there is tourism, amazing.
Nico
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.
Clare Pickford
Ranking: 8/10
We struck bad weather for three days, but were impressed by the area, the beaches and the cleanliness of the area.
Meilin
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.
Asborn Damgaard
Ranking: 10/10
Stunning site, epic look at the two oceans. Fresh, windy place.
John and Jan
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.
Ben and Pauline
Ranking: 9/10
Awesome to see the meeting between the Tasman Sea and the Pacific Ocean.
Gerbrand Smidt
Ranking: 10/10
I liked the encountering of the Tasman Sea and Great Ocean.
Rocio Lucero
Ranking: 10/10
Top of New Zealand. Wonderful view between two oceans.
Jamie Serieux
Ranking: 9/10
Nice well signed walk, did in well under half of the stated time.
Emily Pohlmann
Ranking: 8/10
Too many tourists but really a nice view.
Patrick Thumeyer
Ranking: 8/10
Touristic but worth to see. Go sandboarding on your way up!
Stephanie Hofman
Ranking: 9/10
Awesome beach, long, empty, perfect for a walk.
Nico Wedel
Ranking: 7/10
Nice walk to the top of the mountain with the lighthouse and stunning views to the very North.
Julie Miehling
Ranking: 8/10
Nice walk to the Cape. Stunning views to see the Pacific and Tasman Sea meeting each other.
Michael Regensburger
Ranking: 9/10
Nice track on the coast.
Paul Larauze
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.
Pierre Alexandre
Ranking: 7/10
Really beautiful sunset!! More people must go here. It looks like Britain and France with the lighthouse and the cliffs.
Tilman
Ranking: 9/10
Great view, many steps but worth it.
Lucile Souday
Ranking: 10/10
Our first trip in New Zealand was to see the Cape Reinga and we were not disappointed about it. It is a really neat thing to do if you are coming to New Zealand!
Daniel Roedel
Ranking: 9/10
The point with the beautiful lighthouse offers a fantastic view over the coastline. The most stunning thing was to see two oceans collide. There are as well a lot of great walks in this area and a very nice camping ground at a hidden beach.
Roland Fischer
Ranking: 8/10
Weather changes quickly.
Michele Winzig
Ranking: 10/10
This has been the short walk of 45 minutes. Quite impressive - especially the ocean as the Tasman Sea and the Pacific Ocean crush together.
Rebecca Winzig
Ranking: 9/10
The walk has been gorgeous as it leads to a lonely beach right next to the place where two oceans clash. The view from the mountains has been breathtaking.
Christine Schtenker
Ranking: 9/10
Nice sunset, very good campsite near the sea, high waves.
Stella and Merle
Ranking: 10/10
Magic! Especially at sunset..... very interesting place because it is about Maori Culture and nature at the same time.
Mathieu Brun
Ranking: 10/10
The path is really well maintained. Big carpark. The view is amazing - one of the best sunsets in New Zealand.
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Isabella
Ranking: 10/10
We enjoyed the Far North, especially Cape Reinga. We loved stories about death and Maori spirits. And at the lighthouse, the sea and the ocean were very impressive!
Philipp
Ranking: 6/10
A really good walk from the bay of the DOC campground up to the Cape.
Joris
Ranking: 10/10
Very crowded on sunny days, but worth it. Wonderful view of the Tasman Sea and Pacific Ocean.
Marlene Goecke
Ranking: 7/10
We visited the northern most part of New Zealand and had an interesting view of two oceans clashing. You realise how far away you are from your home. Problem is, that you cannot do more than just watch so it got boring fast.
Ben Schieber
Ranking: 6/10
You can see the sunrise as one of the 'first persons' in the world. Check the weather forecast in advance.
Bernhard Fichtl
Ranking: 8/10
The lighhouse at Cape Reinga is very beautiful and can be reached by a short walk. Yet, I think that it is not worth it, if that is your only reason to go north. But, if you plan to stay a night at the campsites close to Cape Reinga (DOC operated) I definitely recommend going there.
Carmen Pramstaller
Ranking: 6/10
Stormy, we could not see anything. There was a lot of wind and rain.
Katlin Pollinger
Ranking: 10/10
Unique experience, very nice short walk, very well maintained, good lookout points, very windy.
Joana Frever
Ranking: 10/10
Beautiful landscape. Feels like you are standing at the end of the world. The most amazing thing is to watch the sunset.
Selma Krap
Ranking: 9/10
Beautiful and peaceful.
Julia Huesam
Ranking: 9/10
Lovely place but overcrowded, nice campgrounds close by (DOC).
Jessica and Leonie
Ranking: 9/10
The lighthouse is awesome.
Lars Hobrecht
Ranking: 10/10
There is one spot where the light crosses the path at night. Close your eyes and enjoy!
Fabian Dilly
Ranking: 10/10
Had one of my deepest moments while here. You definitely have to go there to see the sunset!
Jonathan Brunetti
Ranking: 8/10
Beautiful place to tour.
Bart Hanssen
Ranking: 7/10
Long drive but totally worth the nice view.
Dominik Rehbaum
Ranking: 9/10
Awesome. Excellent views, very good walking tracks and a must see experience!
Timo Krueger
Ranking: 8/10
A must see in New Zealand. It is really beautiful there but if you have bad luck you can see nothing because of fog.
Stuart Cook
Ranking: 8/10
Great views for sunset and to watch where the Tasman Sea and Pacific Ocean meet.
Julia Moellers
Ranking: 10/10
Hard but worth it! You get to a beautiful beach!
Christopher Berkhahn
Ranking: 8/10
The northernest point is worth for a walk and there is a nice camping spot too.
Bea Westkam
Ranking: 10/10
Good walk, nice scenery and beaches.
Manuela Opprecht
Ranking: 7/10
Very short walk. Nice view and landscape.
Christoph Betten
Ranking: 4/10
It is a lighthouse in the near of the ocean. It is less that it seemed to be. No an 'You Have to Do This Trip'.
Paolo Cases
Ranking: 8/10
Great photo opportunity!
Kathrin Lerch
Ranking: 10/10
Nice views, easy walking tracks,
Christina
Ranking: 8/10
Nice lookout but only a few short walking tracks.
Matthias Freiling
Ranking: 10/10
Amazing lookout, great nature, great bays!
Maxime Ripoche
Ranking: 7/10
Being at the top of New Zealand.
Julie Ledanois
Ranking: 10/10
4 days along the coast from Te Paki to Spirits Bay, easy walk. Wonderful landscapes and DOC campsite or free little camp......
Bertrand Gilles
Ranking: 8/10
Beautiful landscape.
Debiesse
Ranking: 10/10
So beautiful with the crossings between Tasman Sea and Pacific Ocean. One of the best places in New Zealand.
Sarah Horn
Ranking: 10/10
Get there after all the crowds have gone and watch the sunset - absolutely magical.
Maja Bogdanowicz
Ranking: 10/10
One of the most beautiful sunsets I have ever seen in my life!
Fabian Koitka
Ranking: 10/10
Not only great views, but also informative (Maori Culture). If you are lucky you will see the Pacific Ocean and the Tasman Sea floating into each other.
Nora and Edward
Ranking: 9/10
Nice walk around the lighthouse where two oceans meet.
Stevie
Ranking: 10/10
Driving up there is free, parking is free, track walking is free and by the end of it you will feel totally free!!
Judy
Ranking: 10/10
Brilliant scenery, great information at Cape Reinga.
Jaqi_Gary
Ranking: 9/10
A Stunning & Reflective Experience
Krataihai
Ranking: 10/10
I have just been there it was bad luck due to raining all day. But still worth to walk up to the lighthouse. I will be back again soon !!!
KDS_Holiday
Ranking: 10/10
The meeting of the two oceans is amazing. Great walk - amazing feel to the place.
Adam Hayley
Ranking: 9/10
A beautiful and spiritual place. Various points of interest, very well presented/maintained area with information panels.
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Valerie
Ranking: 10/10
Great installation, great view but we did not have good weather otherwise, we liked it.
Daniel & Manuela
Ranking: 10/10
Absolutely unique experience and surprisingly for free!
Sabine
Ranking: 8/10
Serene and magical spot, both the lighthouse and the coastal walk.
Liz Stokes
Ranking: 9/10
Very interesting to see the wave patterns where the Tasman Sea meets the Pacific Ocean. Interesting lighthouse - beautiful views on a good day.
Norm Cooper
Ranking: 8/10
Great views.
Elizabeth Gardner
Ranking: 9/10
Like on end of the world feeling, nice walk.
Janicha Blumenthal
Ranking: 10/10
Nice walk, good view to the sea, the shortest way is to a pretty bay.
Nora
Ranking: 9/10
Very nice track, beaches on the left, very remote.
nga
Ranking: 9/10
There's a bit of a gradient - not too steep, though not insignificant for people having difficulties walking. Views are breathtaking, and information boards are helpful and unobtrusive.
Malena
Ranking: 10/10
awesome
Mark & Beth Kaufman
Ranking: 9/10
Nice walking track down to lighthouse and along coast. The meeting of the Tasman Sea and the Pacific Ocean is an amazing sight to see. Great energy in the area.
Theresa
Ranking: 10/10
We only made a short track, but there is so many good tracks to do.
Andreas & Sonja
Ranking: 9/10
Watch the two seas mix together.
Louisa
Ranking: 10/10
So pretty!!
Laurent Pouvreau
Ranking: 10/10
At sunset a mystical place.
Michael Orme
Ranking: 10/10
Very beautiful and has a serenity in tune with the maori beliefs/spirits.
Lil Irish
Ranking: 10/10
Excellent scenery especially the lighthouse.
Carolin
Ranking: 8/10
Amazing view, great feeling to be at the top of NZ, sunset at the Cape is stunning.
Berger
Ranking: 8/10
It is so beautiful there.
Andreas Scholl
Ranking: 10/10
Great.
Chamton
Ranking: 7/10
Beautiful drive and the lighthouse (the view from the lighthouse) is fantastic - not a heavy track, about 10 min (with flip flop :)......
Ines
Ranking: 10/10
The best place to be!
Liz Dolman
Ranking: 8/10
Great views, great walk, good information, poor parking.
Moniek Steyaert
Ranking: 8/10
Great place, you get an end of the world feeling.
Daniel Fischer
Ranking: 8/10
Long way to drive but great view of the two seas meeting each other.
Katrin & Mark
Ranking: 9/10
It is a very nice spot to see in the north.
Sebastian Engelke
Ranking: 7/10
With the right weather (even with clouds) it is a great place to see a sunset.
Alan & Gill Geach
Ranking: 8/10
Good informative walk to lighhouse with lovely scenery.
Richard Spore
Ranking: 10/10
Weather dependant. Having your own transportation gives you more time at site. Watch Tasman Sea meet the Pacific , excellent DOC campground nearby.
Andrew Hammond
Ranking: 10/10
Has been 10yrs since we were last here and the work that has been done to the area is magnificant.
The signs along the path to the lighthouse give a very good explanation of the significance of the site as well as highlighting other interesting information.
The view is still as magical as is the atmosphere. I very special place that is hard to leave.
Helen and Hans Walser
Ranking: 10/10
Excellent walkway, well sign posted.
Matt Roper
Ranking: 10/10
A must see part of New Zealand. The very North of the North Island where the Pacific ocean meets the Tasman Sea and so many Maori stories originate.
DamienM
Ranking: 9/10
Track was well maintained and information post were good. The two seas meeting is a strange sight.
Maria Lorentzen
Ranking: 10/10
So beautiful to stand on the top of NZ. Especially if you come early before anyone else.
David Rich
Ranking: 8/10
We parked car on headland
worth the long trip.
Valerie Van Hemelrijck
Ranking: 7/10
very nice views, basic dump toilet but the scenery makes up for everything.
Ake Erlandsson
Ranking: 10/10
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Robert Scharrenborg
Ranking: 9/10
It's quite a drive, but it's an absolutely stunning view/feeling to see the ocean meet the road its not as bad as they tell you.
Anne Veser
Ranking: 10/10
This place is special, I can't really say what's so special. Maybe the views on the ocean, the lighthouse...
Brenda
Ranking: 10/10
Long ride in but well worth it, fantastic views and walk, just great!
Andreas Sterki
Ranking: 8/10
mystic palce
Roman Hauri
Ranking: 10/10
Take time at this special place! It is worth it!!
gemmav
Ranking: 9/10
Nice short walk and good views.