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Sections of Te Paki Coastal Track are closed due to storm damage:
The open section of the Te Paki Coastal Track starts at Cape Reinga and ends at Te Paki Stream.
Pandora campsite is closed. DOC is not currently taking bookings for Tapotupotu and Kapowairua (Spirits Bay) campsites. Twilight Campsite is open.
This is a long term alert.
First published 29 Mar 2023 · Last reviewed 17 Sept 2026 · Source: DOC (opens in a new tab)
In 2024 feral dogs were seen near the Te Paki Coastal Track around Twilight Beach and Scott’s Point including 90 Mile Beach. As an ongoing precaution our advice is:
Report any sightings to Far North District Council dog control 0800 920 029 if safe to do so. GPS coordinates and photos are helpful.
This is a long term alert.
First published 22 Nov 2024 · Last reviewed 8 Oct 2026 · Source: DOC (opens in a new tab)
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5 Reviews
Nice track with beautiful views of the cliffs! I hardly recommend to take this track earlier as soon as possible, because the tide growing up between 5 and 6 pm.
A track with wonderful coastal views. You can easily do much of the track on day hikes. We hiked first from Tapotupotu Bay DOC Camp to Sandy Bay return, and the next day from Cape Reinga to Sandy Bay return to complete the Tapotupotu Bay - Cape Reinga section. On another day we hiked from Cape Reinga to Cape Maria van Diemen return.
A very nice hiking trail with great views. As the others write, however: watch out for tides very hard Sunscreen, hat and water are a MUST.
Superb hike. We made it from Tapotupotu to Cape Reinga (2h30) and the return a little faster. The whole ride is beautiful. It is passable for all even children, who like steep hills. Only pay attention to the tide times there is a beach about halfway (beautiful) and if the sea is high you have to wet your feet. Think about hats and sunscreen.
It was worth it! It took us 4 h to go and return but it's wonderful!