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Cape Reinga Half-Day Tour Including Scenic Flight
Bay of Islands, New Zealand
- 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Fly over the Northland coastline on a scenic flight between Paihia and Cape Reinga. Soar above Ninety Mile Beach before landing for a minibus tour at the top end of New Zealand's North Island. Visit Cape Reinga Lighthouse, where the Tasman Sea meets the Pacific Ocean, then stroll along the beach at Tapotupotu Bay and visit the giant sand dunes at Te Paki. Look down on remote Parengarenga Harbour and Great Exhibition Bay on your return flight. Includes morning tea and round-trip hotel transfers.
- Round-trip scenic airplane flight between Cape Reinga and Paihia via the North Island
- Guided driving tour around the top of New Zealand
- Walk around the Cape Reinga Lighthouse, where the Tasman Sea meets the Pacific Ocean
- Enjoy morning tea with freshly baked muffin
What's Included
- Scenic flights to and from Cape Reinga
- 2.5-hour guided driving tour around top end of New Zealand
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Meeting point
- Bay of Islands (Kerikeri) Airport218 Wiroa Road, Northland, Kerikeri 0293, New Zealand
The Salt Air office at Kerikeri airport is located to the left of the main terminal.
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Pickup details
For morning tours, passengers staying in the Paihia/Opua area can be picked up from their accommodation to transfer to the airport. For afternoon tours they would meet at our Paihia office on Marsden Road for pick up. Those staying in the Kerikeri area or further away will meet at the airport for checkin. All passenger should provide their accommodation details when booking so we can advise the pick up or meeting time.
What To Expect
Discover the rugged Northland beauty of Cape Reinga, located at the top end of New Zealand. This combo scenic airplane flight and driving tour with plenty of stops is perfect for those short on time who want to make the most of this remote North Island region.
After hotel pickup in Paihia, fly above gorgeous oceanic landscapes, including secluded harbors and Ninety Mile Beach, en route to Cape Reinga. Upon landing, hop inside a minibus for a tour with a knowledgeable guide, who introduces you to key highlights with commentary about the area’s historical and natural features.
Stop at Cape Reinga Lighthouse for a walk around, and witness the convergence of the Tasman Sea and Pacific Ocean. Enjoy fresh home-baked treats for morning or afternoon tea, and then take a walk along Tapotupotu Bay. Finish with a stop at the Te Paki quicksand stream to see the giant sand dunes.
Soar over more coastal scenery, including Parengarenga Harbour and Great Exhibition Bay, on the return flight to the Bay of Islands. Finally, finish with a hotel drop-off in Paihia.
After hotel pickup in Paihia, fly above gorgeous oceanic landscapes, including secluded harbors and Ninety Mile Beach, en route to Cape Reinga. Upon landing, hop inside a minibus for a tour with a knowledgeable guide, who introduces you to key highlights with commentary about the area’s historical and natural features.
Stop at Cape Reinga Lighthouse for a walk around, and witness the convergence of the Tasman Sea and Pacific Ocean. Enjoy fresh home-baked treats for morning or afternoon tea, and then take a walk along Tapotupotu Bay. Finish with a stop at the Te Paki quicksand stream to see the giant sand dunes.
Soar over more coastal scenery, including Parengarenga Harbour and Great Exhibition Bay, on the return flight to the Bay of Islands. Finally, finish with a hotel drop-off in Paihia.
Cape Reinga Lighthouse
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Ninety Mile Beach
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Tapotupotu Beach
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- All departures are subject to weather conditions
- Not wheelchair accessible
- During the winter months, due to wet weather, the aircraft may not be able to land at Cape Reinga; on these occasions a 2-hour extended scenic flight option over the Cape area will be offered
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
Operated by Salt Air Limited
Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Reviews
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113 reviews
Cindi_S, Feb 2024
Jonathan was an excellent pilot-guide. He was informative and personable. We saw incredibly beautiful sights and I especially appreciated the map in the seat pocket to follow along with.
Great experience!
Response from Host, Feb 2024
So pleased to hear you had such an awesome experience with us!
MICHELE_D, Dec 2023
Great tour, fantastic views over the Bay of Islands, and up to Cape Reinga, also saw the extraordinary sand dunes. Worth the money
Hendrikus_V, Nov 2023
Wow wow wow, a most wonderful experience with a great crew and fellow travellers. Views were incredible and crew were professional, knowledgeable and friendly. A must for any travellers to the North Island.
Sandra_P, Mar 2023
The driver and pilot where lovely and the pilot had loads of interesting things to share along the way.
It's a really packed day and unfortunately it felt a bit rushed between flights. As nice as the stop at the beach to have coffee was there wasn't really time to enjoy it.
But it really is great value for money! The dine surfing is such a great addition to the experience.
Over all one of the most amazing things I've ever done and totally worth the money!
Response from Host, Mar 2023
The team here are happy to hear you enjoyed your tour with us! Dune surfing is a good bit of fun on the ground tour.
We're also sorry to hear you felt a bit rushed, we've taken this on board :)
Mike_A, Dec 2022
Highly recommend! We were blessed with the blue sky and spectacular views. Thank you Sam for an amazing experience!
Response from Host, Dec 2022
Thank you for leaving this amazing review! Will pass on your comments to Sam :)
David_H, Oct 2022
Best way to get to Cape Reinga and all in half a day.
The flight is an experience with fabulous views on both east and west coasts.
Response from Host, Oct 2022
It was awesome to have you join us, David! Thank you for flying with us :)
Tyler, Mar 2020
Great experience overall! Unfortunately the weather at Cape Reinga was extremely foggy but the trip was still worth it overall. Great experience.
Martin_S, Feb 2018
Brilliant trip, well organised and worth the cost. We were blessed with good weather which meant that the views were magnificent. There was a fun bit at the end which involved us sandboarding down a giant dune before we got back on the plane.
Anthony S, Apr 2017
Highly recommended and good value for money. Fog delayed the morning flight and therefore our departure by over an hour which could have perhaps been handled better by the ground staff. Only suggestion to improve is that the worst part of it was bouncing along in their bus to and from Paihia and the airstrip for approx 40 mins each way. We had a hired car and would have much preferred to have driven ourselves but were not aware that this was an option, or the distance involved, until afterwards. All in all though an experience to be remembered!!
Abigail C, Feb 2016
Beautiful views.
I'd never flown in such a small aircraft before but it was incredible and I felt safe and secure the entire time.
I had a brilliant time
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