Te Paki Sand Dunes
Te Paki Sand Dunes
Giant Sand Dunes | |
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Sand dunes | |
Coordinates: 34°32′S 172°46′E / 34.54°S 172.77°E | |
Location | Northland, New Zealand |
Area | |
• Total | 10 square kilometres (3.9 sq mi) |
Elevation | 150 m (490 ft) |
Te Paki Sand Dunes, also called the Giant Sand Dunes, are a collection of
sand dunes located on the Northland Peninsula of New Zealand. The dunes abut the Ninety Mile Beach and are a popular spot for sandboarding
.
Geography
The dunes are located on the western (
Aupouri Peninsula and are southeast of Cape Reinga Lighthouse. They cover an area of approximately 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) by 1 kilometre (0.62 mi), with some individual dunes rising up to 150 metres (490 ft).[1]
Te Paki stream runs through the area and contains many native flora and fauna.[2][3]
Sandboarding
Sandsurfing is a popular activity at the dunes.[3] Guided tours around Cape Reinga often stop at the dunes to sandboard.[4]
References
- ^ Spodyneiko, Kseniia (2 September 2020). "The big trio of Northland - Cape Reinga, 90 Mile Beach and Te Paki Sand Dunes". focus magazine. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
- ^ "Sandboarding in Cape Reinga, Northland". Bay Of Islands. 2 May 2019. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
- ^ a b Larsen, Michael. "Te Paki sand dunes: seriously steep, seriously fun". AA Traveller. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
- ^ "Visit Te Paki Sand Dunes in Cape Reinga". Expedia. Retrieved 16 January 2021.