Cape Reinga Lighthouse. Top of the North Island, New Zealand. (24.09.06)

 
Cape Reinga Gallery. Last updated 28.09.06
 
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At the top of North Island, Cape Reinga benefits from a warm climate all year round. Some of the best coastal walking in the country can be found here, a world away from the busy beaches and coves of Abel Tasman. The area is rich in Maori culture and history with a Large number of sacred and historical sites.

Photographs from one visit.

In September 2006 we spent four days on the Cape Reinga Walkway, which finished with a trip down 90 Mile Beach, a huge expanse of sand suitable for cars and buses, which is classed as a legal road.

Carolina climbing to the sand dunes above Te Paki Stream. (23.09.06)
It's 2km from the top of the dunes to the Tasman Sea, all across baking hot sand. (23.09.06) Photo - Carolina.P.
A desert oasis. Small tarn above the Tasman Sea. (23.09.06)
Looking back to 90 Mile Beach from Scott's Point. (23.09.06)
Camping at Twilight Beach. Grass for the tent is at a premium. (23.09.06)
Sunset at Twilight Beach. The end of the first day, with over 2 months tramping ahead of us. (23.09.06) Photo - Carolina.P.
Looking across the dunes to Cape Maria van Diemen. (24.09.06)
The Cape Reinga Lighthouse, the classic tourist spot at the top of Northland. (24.09.06)
An area sacred to the Maori, spirits descend to the ocean here through the Spirit Tree, leaving Aotearoa. (24.09.06)
Home for the night. Looking down to a deserted Sandy Bay. (24.09.06)
Sunrise strikes the beach at Sandy Bay. (25.09.06)
Looking down on the remote camp ground at Tapotupotu Bay. (25.09.06)
Enjoying the hot weather at Pandora, after a hot walk along Darkies Ridge. (25.09.06) Photo - Carolina.P.
Another perfect sunrise at Pandora, Spirit's Bay. (26.09.06)
90 Mile Beach by bus. An easy and relaxing way to end the trip. (26.09.06)