We did the half day fly/drive tour from Pahia to Cape Reinga.
the conditions on the day were a bit bumpy and passengers where given the option to change their minds, which a couple did.
The tour was brilliant. Our pilot was knowledgeable and friendly and provided an interesting commentary throughout the flights. Coach driver also was friendly, knowledgeable and entertaining.
the whole operations seemed slick and professional and the plane and bus were quite new.
Cape Reinga itself was brilliant. A fascinating place both in terms of the physical environment and in terms of the spiritual maori culture side of things. We had a brief explanation from our guide to make sure we didn't miss the critical points, and then had half an hour to wander down to the lighthouse. I bit longer there would have been good. Morning tea was at a nearby beach which was natural and beautiful. Morning tea was fairly frugal so make sure you have a good breakfast or lunch before the trip.
The cape is also quite windy, so you will need a jacket and maybe something to keep the wind out of your ears for best comfort.
We also had an opportunity for a taste of sand boarding on the te paki sand dunes which was fun.
We thought the tour was excellent value. I tended to agree with their motto.. Northland.. best seen from above. Great trip.