Cape Reinga (or Te Rerenga Wairua in Māori) is the northwesternmost tip of the north island, New Zealand. Cape Reinga is located over 100 km north of the nearest small town of Kaitaia. There is a road all the way but the final 20 km (approximately) are gravel road. Suitable vehicles can travel much of the way via Ninety Mile Beach and Te Paki stream bed.
The name of the cape comes from the Māori word 'Reinga', meaning the 'Underworld'. Another Māori name is 'Te Rerenga Wairua', meaning the leaping-off place of spirits. Both refer to the Māori belief that the cape is the point where the spirits of the dead enter the underworld.
The name of the cape comes from the Māori word 'Reinga', meaning the 'Underworld'. Another Māori name is 'Te Rerenga Wairua', meaning the leaping-off place of spirits. Both refer to the Māori belief that the cape is the point where the spirits of the dead enter the underworld.
Cape reinga lighthouse (up and down)
Cape Reinga is generally considered the separation marker between the Tasman Sea to the west and the Pacific Ocean to the east. From the lighthouse it is possible to watch the tidal race, as the two seas clash to create unsettled waters just off the coast. 
The cape is often mistakenly thought of as being the northernmost point of the North Island, and thus, of mainland New Zealand. However, North Cape's Surville Cliffs, 30 km east of Cape Reinga, are slightly more northerly.
The cape is often mistakenly thought of as being the northernmost point of the North Island, and thus, of mainland New Zealand. However, North Cape's Surville Cliffs, 30 km east of Cape Reinga, are slightly more northerly.
This post is because i went up there these holidays so i have found an interest in it and i hope you have too.
Please note that all of these pictures were taken by me and therefore do not need a reference.
All of this information was found at WIKIPEDIA.
3 comments:
That is so cool!
Its really good info!
I don't think I've been there...
wonderful post! its great to get up to our northern most point - not everyone actually bothers to go up there. i haven't taken sasha yet, but i will. we need a van first so we can take manny.
NZ is a magical place when you start to love it and see its unique beauty - i didn't appreciate it when i was a kid because i lamented the lack of primates.
IVE BEEN THERE!!! IT IS SOOOO COOL! YOU CAN SEE THE TWO OCEANS MEET!!!
HEHE
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