Things to See and Do in the Far North

Uncover and Explore New Zealand's Most Stunning Locations

From Waitiki Landing to Cape Reinga, the Far North of New Zealand has some incredible scenery and history to uncover and enjoy. Make sure you allow enough time to really experience what this beautiful part of the world has to offer.

For the adventurous of spirit, this part of the world truly allows you the chance to let loose - whether it is mastering the giant sand Dunes at Te Paki on one of our sandboards, horse trekking far off the beaten track or the thrills of 4WD quad biking through beautiful farmland and coastal countryside.

If fishing is your favourite recreational activity, you can join a fishing charter or enjoy great beach based fishing in just the right spots.

Being far from civilisation sure has its benefits - and the locals are the best people to help you truly discover what's on offer.

Just for starters, check out some of the offerings below:

  • Horse Trekking at Te Kao and Waihopo - enjoy a different vantage point and the leisurely pace of a guided horse trek
  • Quad Biking at Te Kao
  • Kayaking at Te Hapua
  • Sand Boarding the epic Te Paki Dunes - this one will really take your breath away. Hire a board from us ($10 for 4 hours hire, plus a $50 bond) and get the run down on how to safely tackle these sandy monsters for a memorable few hours of thrills and spills



  • Hiking - we will give you the inside scoop on the best walking tracks in the area including those around Cape Reinga, plus we have a drop off and pick up service for $55 per hour
  • Sightseeing - explore Spirits Bay, Ninety Mile Beach, Aupouri Forest, Cape Reinga (where the Pacific Ocean and the Tasman Sea meet), Tapotupotu Bay, Gumdiggers Park and the Ancient Buried Kauri Forest, the stunning white silica sands of Rarawa Beach and so much more



  • Fishing - awesome fishing at Ninety Mile Beach, Taputoputo Bay, Spirits Bay and Paua Bay
  • Fishing Charters - from Hauhora and Pandora, and night time charters at Te Wirihi