Meeting of the Oceans. Cape Reinga. North Island, New Zealand. - Scenic Overlooks on Waymarking.com

A highlight of any visit to our beautiful country must surely be a trip to the northern tip of the North Island, the beautiful coastal headland of Cape Reinga, a steep rocky Cape overlooking the vivid blue ocean where the Tasman Sea and the mighty Pacific Ocean come crashing together.

Excerpt: Here, at the top of the country, you can witness a rare and powerful thing – the meeting of two bodies of water, the Tasman Sea and the Pacific Ocean. The tides race each other in a display of awesome ocean strength as you stand on the bluff, buffeted by the inevitable breeze and wowed by the beauty of this spot. A sweep to the left takes in Cape Maria van Diemen, the name a legacy of the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman who literally put this country on the map, and to the right, the beautiful arc of Spirits Bay, its name underpinning the sacred cultural aspect of this amazing place. Maori believe that Cape Reinga is where the dead depart for their final journey and there is a certain feeling at this busy spot that reinforces that belief, adding another layer of experience on even the sunniest days. (From the AA website.)

This stunning viewpoint is accessed by a walking track downhill to the base of the Lighthouse, about 20 mins each way. Wheelchair accessible but it is uphill on the return trip.

Type of overlook: Walk by Picnic tables: no Benches: yes Water/restrooms: no Overlook designation: Designated Elevation: 460.00 View: The northernmost tip of New Zealand at Cape Reinga where the two oceans meet, causing turbulent water. Stunning coastal views.

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Date Logged Log User Rating   10/07/2020 Punga and Paua visited it