# Cape Reinga Lighthouse

> The north-western tip of the country, where the Tasman Sea and Pacific Ocean meet beneath a small lighthouse.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-cape-reinga/

The north-western tip of the country, where the Tasman Sea and Pacific Ocean meet beneath a small lighthouse. In Māori tradition, spirits of the dead leave from here. A paved path leads from the car park in about ten minutes; expect strong wind.

- **Nearest town:** Kaitaia, New Zealand
- **Category:** Scenic viewpoints
- **GPS:** -34.4296, 172.6811
- **Editor's pick:** ★

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually April–June and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February–March and July–August. Hot in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [From the Bay of Islands to Cape Reinga and back](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/nzn-bay-of-islands-to-cape-reinga/)

## Nearby

- [Te Paki Giant Sand Dunes](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-te-paki-sand-dunes/) – 10 km
- [Rarawa Beach Campsite](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-rarawa-beach-campsite/) – 62 km
- [Ahipara and Shipwreck Bay](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-ahipara-shipwreck-bay/) – 93 km
- [Mangonui Harbour Waterfront](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-mangonui-waterfront/) – 100 km

## FAQs

### Where is Cape Reinga Lighthouse?

Cape Reinga Lighthouse is in Kaitaia, New Zealand, at GPS -34.4296, 172.6811.

### Which road trips pass Cape Reinga Lighthouse?

Cape Reinga Lighthouse is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: From the Bay of Islands to Cape Reinga and back.

### What is there to see near Cape Reinga Lighthouse?

Places worth a stop nearby: Te Paki Giant Sand Dunes (10 km), Rarawa Beach Campsite (62 km), Ahipara and Shipwreck Bay (93 km) and Mangonui Harbour Waterfront (100 km).

### When is the best time to visit Cape Reinga Lighthouse?

The most pleasant months are usually April–June and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February–March and July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)