Te Paki Sand Dunes
Giant Sand Dunes | |
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![]() A Te Paki Sand Dune | |
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.
The dunes are located on the western ( Tasman Sea) side of the 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]
Sandsurfing is a popular activity at the dunes. [3] Guided tours around Cape Reinga often stop at the dunes to sandboard. [4]
Te Paki Sand Dunes
Giant Sand Dunes | |
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![]() A Te Paki Sand Dune | |
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.
The dunes are located on the western ( Tasman Sea) side of the 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]
Sandsurfing is a popular activity at the dunes. [3] Guided tours around Cape Reinga often stop at the dunes to sandboard. [4]