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Cape Reinga is at the northern tip of New Zealand, the actual northernmost spot is Surville Cliffs, 30 km to the east. It isn't the westernmost point either, that's Cape Maria van Diemen, the next bay. Cape Reinga is sacred to the Maori though, they believe the spirits of the death go north from there and leave the earth. They call this place Te Rerenga Wairua. On Cape Reinga stands a lighthouse that's visible 38 km onto sea. Below the lighthouse is the Colombia Bank maelstrom, where the waters of the Tasman Sea and the Pacific Ocean collide into each other and you can see that, with stormy weather, the waves can be up to 10 m high.

  • Last visit to Cape Reinga: Jan 2004
  • Intro Updated Mar 28, 2006
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Lighthouse at Cape Reinga - Cape Reinga Cape Reinga Things to Do (2)

Except for enjoying the great view, you can do several walks from this place. You can walk to Cape maria from Diemen... more travel advice

Gumdiggers Park Things to Do (2)

This place shows the history of the gum diggers and the kauri forest. There's a gumdiggers hut and holes where kauri... more travel advice

Mozzies Hotels (1)

This campground hasn't got much, it's just close to Cape Reinga. We were driven away by the mozzies and went to sleep... more travel advice

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