Cape Reinga Half-Day Tour Including Scenic Flight

Name: Cape Reinga Half-Day Tour Including Scenic Flight
Price: 558.98 NZD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.94 (137 reviews)

Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours 30 minutes

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Discover the rugged natural beauty of Cape Reinga, located on the tip of New Zealand's North Island. Perfect for those short on time who want to make the most of this splendid area, this combination scenic aeroplane flights and driving small-group tour showcases the best of the top end of New Zealand.

See the remote and beautiful silica sand beaches of Parengarenga Harbour and Great Exhibition Bay; wander the lighthouse at Cape Reinga, where the Tasman Sea meets the Pacific Ocean; and enjoy refreshments at the beautiful Tapotupotu Bay.

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

All departures are subject to weather conditions

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

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What To Expect

Cape Reinga Lighthouse

This is the main point of interest during the vehicle tour. You will see the meeting of the two seas and can walk to the lighthouse to enjoy the views.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Ninety Mile Beach

You will fly at lower levels over 90 mile beach before coming in to land at our airstrip south of the light house.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Scenic flights to and from Cape Reinga

2.5-hour guided driving tour around top end of New Zealand

Hotel pickup/drop-off at selected hotels in Paihia

Coffee and/or Tea

Lunch

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Cape Reinga Half-Day Tour Including Scenic Flight

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Reviews

4.94

137 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

133

Northland from above
MarcelTeB NL,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Just a day after torrential rains, pilot and guide Jonathan took us and another couple for an awesome scenic flight. We flew an hour or so later than normal so the skies could clear somewhat more, which was an excellent call. Clear views along the way, and many breathtaking sights. Many insightful stories from Jonathan and we were given plenty of time to view things on our own at Cape Reinga, at the bay and the sand dunes. The flight back was amazing with the many east-coast bays.
Fantastic half day tour
LYSANDERMuenchen,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Perfectly organized from start to finish, the entire team super sympathetic. Minibus transfer from Paihia to Kerikeri Airport. The pilot is an absolute all-rounder, doing the whole thing alone from departure to return, great. On the entire flight fascinating and breathtaking views that you don't have during a 3-3.5 hour drive from Russell to Cape Reinga. Landing at Meadow Airport, great, that's really flying ! From the Meadows Airport we take the VW bus to Cape Reinga, then to a small picnic at the magnificent Pandora Beach, then to the big dunes. The return flight is almost even more fascinating than the outbound flight. Clear recommendation, a great experience, definitely better than driving for hours, precisely because you can only really capture the breathtaking scenery from above. The bottom line is that the flight is on a par with a Grand Barrier Reef / Whitsundays flight.
One Of The Best Air Tours In New Zealand!
LuckyEddie1,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Although I live in the Russell area, I seldom have the time to do as much exploring as I would like to do with my busy work schedule. So glad to have booked this tour as it was magnificent in every way! Was met at Paihia Wharf, driven to Kerikeri to board the plane and it just got better and better! Professionalism mixed with friendliness was the perception all passengers had of our pilot/guide. A superb day and a lot of scenery is packed into the duration of the trip. Highly recommend to all as superb value for one of the best air tours in New Zealand.
Unique way to admire the beauty of Northland
LoveAndalucia2021,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Extraordinary experience from A to Z. My 80-yr old Mum, sister and I were picked up on time from our hotel in Paihia and taken by a small plane ( we were 7 plus the pilot) to near Cape Reinga over the West coast over the sublime 90-mile beach. The views were superb and the pilot manoevred well so both side of the place could see well. Landing on a farm field was simply unexpected, safe and so beautifully surreal. Then our skilled pilot drove us in a van to amazing Cape Reinga which we explored ahead of the crowds arriving there by bus mid morning. From there we drove to a nearby lovely beach for tea/cookies break and then went for a quick look to the great Paki giant sand dunes. The Flight back flew over the East coast and we were treated with extraordinary views of the extraordinary great Exhibition bay, the wild kari kari peninsula and the gorgeous Bay of islands. I had done most of Northland by car before but the Salt Air tour is simply sensational. Very well through, profesional and enjoyable.
Incredible Far North experience!
TristanOffTheGrid,,Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Highly recommend!! This is by far the best way to experience the Far North all in one, especially some very remote parts that you can’t access via land. Our pilot/driver Jonathon was an absolute gent, he was very informative and friendly! The sand dunes are amazing, Cape Reinga overlooking Cape Maria Van Diemen and where the Tasman and Pacific oceans meet is absolutely breathtaking along with all the incredible views of the bays and harbours along the way! Great team of people and well worth the money! A Far North must do!
Panoramic Views
diob255114,,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a wonderful half day trip with Salt Air. The weather was a bit iffy but we were kept up to date and told if we were not happy we could pull out. The weather was great. The flight there and back was so interesting with so much to see. Jonathon our wonderful pilot provided a commentary but not too much and we could share our observations. On landing in the far north Jonathon the pilot became Jonathon the tour driver and drove us up to Cape Reinga and then to a lovely beach for coffee/tea and muffins.(Thank you Boss’s wife for the lovely home cooked muffins). Back to the plane and back to Kerikeri and then Paihia completing a wonderful afternoon.
What a beautiful place to visit an absolute must.
Shelley L,,Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Absolutely fantastic, couldn’t have been better. Entire family enjoyed this. We are family of 5 aged between 19 to 81 ! Just awesome.
Bay of Islands Half Day Flight Drive
joolszH,,Mar 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an amazing half day looked after expertly by Jonathan. Such a polite young man. He pointed things out along the route including sea life. This trip has been the highlight of our holiday so far and I highly recommend this trip. The views over the B-o-I are amazing. If you’re a nervous flyer don’t be our flight had no tummy somersaults it was perfect. Thumbs up to Jonathan.
Cape Reina and 90 Mile beach flight
Tom M,,Feb 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The whole experience was amazing. The pilot explained in detail about all the places we went to. There was a nice mix of walking activity to visit the Cape Reina lighthouse and see the views from this point. Nice refreshments enroute.
Spectacular views
timprior,,Feb 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was an amazing trip- we were lucky to have a clear day and the views were spectacular- our pilot/guide Migael, was brilliant. Informative, charming and an excellent pilot. You walk down to the lighthouse-, up dunes, have coffee and home made muffins- perfect. Such a wonderful way to do this trip and still be back for lunch.