Te Werahi Beach & Cape Maria van Diemen
Te Werahi Beach
A wild beach southwest of Cape Reinga, reached on foot to view Cape Maria van Diemen, the northwesternmost point of New Zealand.
From the Cape Reinga car park, follow the Te Paki Coastal Track southwest downhill for about an hour to reach Te Werahi Beach. The wide, empty sand stretches toward the wild Cape Maria van Diemen and the lighthouse on its offshore island. Along the way, the track passes Mount Heransi, where you can look back at the Cape Reinga lighthouse. The round trip takes three to four hours. You need to cross a stream mouth, which can be deep at high tide. There are no supplies along the route, so bring sun protection.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Cape Reinga Lighthouse
- Tapotupotu Bay
- Te Paki Giant Sand Dunes
- Spirits Bay (Kapowairua)
- Ninety Mile Beach
- Rarawa Beach
- Subritzky-Wagener Homestead
- Gumdiggers Park