Cape Reinga

Maori describe the very top of the North Island as Te Hiku o te Ika a Maui - the tail of the fish of Maui. According to tradition, the North Island was once a giant fish pulled out of the sea by Maui from his canoe, the South Island. Wellington forms the head of the fish, and at the tip of the fish's tail stands Cape Reinga. The area around Cape Reinga contains a very rare flax snail, the northern green gecko, and varieties of various plants and trees found nowhere else in the world.

Magic offers a great 1 day tour to Cape Reinga called 'Northern Exposure' - This is one of the most action packed and diverse day trips on offer throughout the country. Travel north from Paihia through land significant to the Maori people and rich in native Kauri forest, shown magnificently in the Kauri Kingdom. Get your blood pumping by sliding down the mighty sand dunes on a boogie board and travel to Cape Reinga, where the view of the Tasman Sea and Pacific Ocean crossing is spectacular.

The specially designed coach will drive along Te Paki Stream and Ninety-mile Beach before passing through some of the picturesque small towns in the area, and enjoying New Zealand’s best fish and chips!

If the weather is fine you will get the opportunity to have a swim along the way, so make sure you bring a swimsuit and towel.