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  Cape Reinga New Zealand
One of the first things that strike you as a visitor to Cape Reinga, aside from the well photographed lighthouse and AA sign posts pointing to all corners of the world, is the meeting of the Tasman Sea and Pacific Ocean.
A vivid sunset dawns on the landscape surrounding Cape Reinga in Northland on the North Island of New Zealand.
The lighthouse stands atop Cape Reinga in Northland on the North Island of New Zealand.
www.travel.hickerphoto.com /cape-reinga-new-zealand-info.htm   (775 words)

  
  Cape Reinga - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Cape Reinga (or Te Rerenga Wairua in the Māori language) is the northwesternmost tip of the Aupouri Peninsula, at the northern end of the North Island of New Zealand.
Cape Reinga is located over 100 km north of the nearest small town of Kaitaia.
Cape Reinga is often mistaken as being the northernmost point of the North Island.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cape_Reinga   (461 words)

  
 NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Cape Reinga   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Cape Reinga (or Te Rerenga Wairua in the Māori language) is the northwesternmost tip of the Aupouri Peninsula Aupouri Peninsula is a tombolo at the northern tip of the North Island of New Zealand.
Cape Reinga is located over 100km north of the nearest small town of Kaitaia Kaitaia is a town in Northland Region, in the far north of New Zealand.
At Cape Reinga they depart the mainland by leaping off the ancient pohutukawa Also known as New Zealand Christmas Tree or Fire Tree, the Maori named Pohutukawa (Metrosideros excelsa, synonym Metrosideros tomentosa) is an evergreen tree of the myrtle family that produces flowers made up of a mass of red stamens (sometimes yellow).
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Cape-Reinga   (1363 words)

  
 Science Fair Projects - Cape Reinga
Cape Reinga (or Te Rerenga Wairua in the Maori language) is the northwesternmost tip of the Aupouri Peninsula, at the northern end of the North Island of New Zealand.
Cape Reinga is located over 100km north of the nearest small town of Kaitaia.
According to Maori mythology, the spirits of the dead travel to Cape Reinga on their journey to the afterlife in the spiritual homeland of Hawaiki.
www.all-science-fair-projects.com /science_fair_projects_encyclopedia/Cape_Reinga   (547 words)

  
 Small Town Travel Guide - Cape Reinga - Tapotupotu Bay
The venerated pohutukawa is the Reinga, “the place of leaping” in Maori mythology, where the spirits of the dead leap off the headland and climb down the roots of the 800 year old tree, and descend into the underworld to return to their traditional homeland of Hawaiiki.
From the Cape Reinga carpark climb to the lookout point and revel in the liberating sense of freedom and space.
Cape Maria Van Diemen dominates the west and the North Cape is a fl smudge to the east.
www.newzealandnz.co.nz /destinations/cape-reinga.html   (399 words)

  
 REINGA, CAPE - 1966 Encyclopaedia of New Zealand
Its isthmus is the attenuated neck of land between Rangaunu Harbour on the east and the southern sweep of the Ninety Mile Beach on the west.
The north-western extremities of Aupori Peninsula are Cape Maria van Diemen and Cape Reinga.
Cape Maria van Diemen (the northern extremity of the west coast) is 4 miles west and the North Cape lighthouse lies 20 miles to the east beyond Spirits Bay, Tom Bowling Bay, and Kerr Point.
www.teara.govt.nz /1966/R/ReingaCape/ReingaCape/en   (579 words)

  
 Cape Reinga Scenic Flights - The way to see Northland
Travelling with Salt Air on our Cape Reinga Fly/Drive tour is the only way to experience the Far North of New Zealand in it's entirety.
Much of the East coast of the North is unreachable by road and therefore an aircraft presents the ideal viewing platform for this area.
Our first stop on the vehicle tour is the Cape Reinga lighthouse with it's spectacular views of the Tasman Sea and mighty Pacific Ocean merging together.
www.saltair.co.nz /reinga.html   (566 words)

  
 New Zealand Fishing, Kayaking Adventure Tours with Cape Reinga Adventures
Experience the Far North with Cape Reinga Adventures.
Cape Reinga Adventures specialises in small group Tours personalised to suit you.
Cape Reinga (Te Reinga Wairua), where the two seas meet, holds great spiritual significance for the Maori people as it is traditionally the leaving place of the spirits.
www.capereingaadventures.co.nz   (282 words)

  
 Cape Reinga   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Cape Reinga is the northernmost point of the country (actually it is North Cape, but that is not accessible).
In fact the area that you see on your right is the Northland Province, and is one of the remotest places in the country.
Cape Reinga is the confluence of two water bodies, the Tasman Sea from the West and the South Pacific Ocean from the East.
www-personal.umich.edu /~pbiswas/reinga.htm   (213 words)

  
 Cape Reinga - January 22, 2000.
The last 20 km to Cape Reinga is a winding gravel road.
Cape Reinga isn't the most western part of New Zealand either.
The hike to Cape Maria van Diemen takes about five hours return, a little bit to long to fit in our plans so we only walk part of it, down to Te Werahi Beach and up to Cape Reinga again.
www.xs4all.nl /~widr/nz/nz_0122.htm   (559 words)

  
 Kaitawa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The weather at Cape Reinga at 2100 hours that night was reported to be: Wind direction from 270 degrees, speed 35 knots, visibility up to 15 miles subject to rain squalls.
The officer of the watch on ”Cape Horn” reported that at about 8pm the Kaitawa had started to alter her course to clear Cape Reinga.
The Cape Horn could not close to search for the origin of the flare because that would have brought her into the dangerous area of the Pandora Bank.
users.iconz.co.nz /rwincer/kaitawa.htm   (1760 words)

  
 fUSION Anomaly. Cape Reinga
New Zealand is not Cape Reinga, but rather Kerr Point (near North Cape).
Cape Reinga has no facilities except for a tiny little post office that was New Zealand's most northerly.
Xerox Challenge Cape Reinga to Bluff event was named the winner at the Sir Richard Hadlee Sports
fusionanomaly.net /capereinga.html   (142 words)

  
 Cape Reinga New Zealand : Ninety Mile Beach New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Cape Reinga New Zealand, is the northernmost point of the North Island.
Cape Reinga is the northernmost point of New Zealand.
A trip to the Cape would not be complete without making the journey up or back along spectacular Ninety Mile Beach, regarded by many to be one of the best surfcasting beaches in the world.
www.tourism.net.nz /new-zealand/about-new-zealand/attractions/scenic-views/cape-reinga-and-ninety-mile-beach.html   (273 words)

  
 Unique New Zealand wildlife - Northland - Cape Reinga   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
From Awanui north to Cape Reinga one passes first through scrubland and then, nearer the top of the North Island, rolling farmland, some of which is in grass.
From Cape Reinga itself there are fine views looking north over the turbulent area where the Tasman Sea and the Pacific ocean meet.
From Cape Reinga one can return south either by the road or via Ninety Mile Beach which is best attempted at low tide.
homepages.ihug.co.nz /~janm/wildlife/northland/reinga.htm   (656 words)

  
 Ninety Mile beach and the Cape Reinga Coastal Walkway
Cape Reinga is the Northernmost point (well, nearly) of New Zealand and lies close to 34S.
This walk/hike/tramp starts to the west of Cape Reinga on Ninety Mile Beach and ends 3 days later to the east at the end of Spirits Bay.
About 5 miles west of Cape Reinga lies Cape Maria van Diemen (left photo) - the western most point of the North Island.
web.ukonline.co.uk /stu.webster/NZ2003/capereinga.html   (1259 words)

  
 Cape Reinga
Langsam rückte der Abend näher und wir stellten fest, dass wir es an diesem Abend nicht mehr bis zum Cape schaffen würden.
Ausgeschlafen machten wir uns dann wieder auf den Weg in Richtung Cape Reinga.
Cape Reinga wird zwar gerne der nördlichste Punkt Neuseelands bezeichnet, eigentlich ist jedoch eine, ein paar Kilometer östlich gelegen Landzunge noch ein Stück weiter im Norden.
www.schmittat.com /slide/capereinga/index.php?lang=de&id=17   (474 words)

  
 Cape Reinga
Cape Reinga is the point where the Tasman Sea and the Pacific Ocean meet, with swell 10m high at certain times.
At the tip of the Cape is a Light House, and the freshest air I have breathed for a long time.
It takes about 3hrs to drive from Paihai to Cape Reinga, if the trip was solely for the light house and the cape it would be a little excessive.
www.travelblog.org /Australasia/New-Zealand/North-Island/Northland/Cape-Reinga/blog-77.html   (311 words)

  
 New Zealand Scenic Highlights - A2B Rental Cars New Zealand :: Cape Reinga
To the east lie the Surville Cliffs of North Cape, and somewhere out there beyond the crashing surf, are the isolated Three Kings Islands.
Cape Reinga has huge spiritual significance for Maori people, being the 'Leaping Place' where spirits of the deceased start their long journey back to the traditional homeland of 'Hawaiki.' The 800 year old pohutukawa tree on the lower rocks of the point, hides the entrance to the mythical Underworld where spirits move freely.
Eastwards from the Cape are tracks to a superb campsite at Tapotupotu Bay and further on to a camp at Spirits Bay.
www.newzealandnz.co.nz /a2brentals/scenic-highlights/cape-reinga.html   (407 words)

  
 Cape Reinga - Three Kings Island Area - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
They are all protected areas; the mainland features lie within the Te Paki Recreational Reserve (which has been suggestod for National Reserve status) and Manawatawhi is the largest island in the Three Kings Islands group which is strictly protected as a Nature Reserve.
One a fine clear day at Cape Reinga, the Three Kings Islands can be seen 50km to the northwest.
Because of the islands are influenced by both temperate and sub-tropical currents, their marine biota is an extraordinary mixture of cold and warm species.
whc.unesco.org /fr/listesindicatives/481   (401 words)

  
 View Letterbox - Cape Reinga
The Cape Reinga Letterbox is hidden behind this rock under several smaller stones.
Once you have found the Cape Reinga Letterbox and signed in, thank you for replacing the Letterbox to ensure the integrity of its hiding place.
Construction plans are imminent for the parking and trail areas at the end of the road at Cape Reinga.
www.letterboxing.org /BoxView.php?boxnum=8323&boxname=Cape_Reinga&plain   (553 words)

  
 Cape Reinga Accommodation, Cape Reinga Attractions: Cape Reinga Travel Guide - Jasons
Cape Reinga Accommodation, Cape Reinga Attractions and Activities in Cape Reinga - Jasons Travel Channel™ is Your Complete Cape Reinga Travel Information Source.
On picture postcard days at Cape Reinga, the farthest point north in New Zealand, the vivid green of the Tasman Sea and the cobalt blue of the Pacific Ocean make a striking scene.
The Cape Reinga area is spiritually significant to Maori.
www.jasons.com /001437,,,,,pg,1,0.mel   (174 words)

  
 Cape Reinga Northland : New Zealand Places : NZ
Cape Reinga is deeply seated at the heart of the Maori culture.
At the most northern point in New Zealand Cape Reinga Lighthouse stands protectively above the pounding convergence of the Tasman Sea and Pacific Ocean, a coming together which has been known to generate waves 10m high.
There are a few day walks available to you from Cape Reinga.
www.backpack-newzealand.com /articles/topic24.php   (260 words)

  
 Cape Reinga - Wikitravel
Cape Reinga ist der nördlichste zugängliche Punkt der Nordinsel Neuseelands.
Besondere Bedeutung hat Cape Reinga in der Maori-Mythologie: Die Seelen der Verstorbenen verlassen hier das Land in Richtung Three Kings Islands.
Ausserdem startet am Cape Reinga der 134km lange Cape Reinga Walkway entlang des Ninety Mile Beach.
www.wikitravel.org /de/Cape_Reinga   (242 words)

  
 Awanui to Cape Reinga - Destination Northland
At the furthest reaches of New Zealand is the Aupouri Peninsula, home of Cape Reinga, 90 Mile Beach, North Cape, the Three Kings Islands and three magnificent harbours; Parengarenga Harbour, Houhora Harbour and Rangaunu Harbour.
With north, east and west facing coastlines, the weather is always good for fishing or simply dig your toes into the sand taking a peaceful walk on sparkling white silica sand beaches.
Explore the famous 90 Mile Beach, visit legendary Cape Reinga, and witness the coming together of two oceans the Pacific Ocean and the Tasman Sea.
www.northlandnz.com /destinations/top_of_the_north/awanui_cape_reinga.htm   (247 words)

  
 Cape Reinga, 90 Mile Beach Tours, Far North New Zealand
explore famous 90 Mile Beach, dramatic Cape Reinga and a host of stunning and fascinating places off the main tourist route.
hear the myths and legends of Cape Reinga and the Far North and learn about it's abundant marine and bird life.
With Phil you can drive along 90 Mile Beach, visit Cape Reinga, where two mighty oceans meet, and head off the normal tourist routes to visit pristine beaches and historic sites.
www.farnorthtours.co.nz   (565 words)

  
 New Zealand Tour Information: Auckland to the Bay of Islands, visit Cape Brett and Cape Reinga
CAPE REINGA TOUR: Join a full day tour to the top of the North Island.
CAPE REINGA: The top of New Zealand where the Pacific Ocean crashes into the Tasman Sea.
CAPE BRETT: The Hole in the Rock Cruise, this has to be one of NZ's most famous off shore experiences (subject to sea conditions)
www.innz.co.nz /travel/tour_14.html   (457 words)

  
 Wild Isle - backpacking in New Zealand
We took Harrison's Cape Runner tour up to Cape Reinga the next morning which turned out to be one of the best $35 I spent in New Zealand.
The cape and the lighthouse are suitably dramatic perched at what feels like the end of the world above the wild Tasman Sea and Pacific Ocean.
After a walk around the cape we drove down to a sheltered beach for the provided lunch and a nice stroll on the white sand.
www.wildisle.ca /travel/new_zealand/cape_reinga.html   (444 words)

  
 My Trip to Cape Reinga
I was very excited by my van had finally be completed to my liking and I bought all the necessary things for the trip (camp chairs, cooler, bug spray, camp table) The drive took about 4 hours to reach Cape Reinga.
Cape Reinga is where the Tasman Sea and the Pacific Ocean meet in a (at times) violent meeting.
After Cape Reinga we went to a local Department of Conservation (DOC) camp ground called Tapotupotu Bay.
travelblog.org /Australasia/New-Zealand/.../Cape-Reinga/blog-32001.html   (1532 words)

  
 Magic Travellers Network New Zealand Backpacking Holidays New Zealand Budget Travel.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
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.
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.
www.magicbus.co.nz /main/capeReinga   (270 words)

  
 Cape Reinga and Ninety 90 Mile Beach Tour from Doubtless Bay New Zealand
Cape Reinga and Ninety 90 Mile Beach Tour from Doubtless Bay New Zealand
Travel in air-conditioned comfort with your own Driver- Guide, seafood lunch provided, with our tours to Cape Reinga and Ninety Mile Beach and to other areas of Northland, visiting kauri forests, golf courses and vineyards, unspoiled beaches and much more...
Operating from Doubtless Bay, the best place to stay when visiting the north of New Zealand, we offer our Cape Reinga and Ninety Mile Beach Tour or other personalised tours from one day to 30 days or more, with pickup from your chosen local accommodation or airport.
www.paradisenz.co.nz   (171 words)

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