Ninety Mile Beach
Ninety Mile Beach
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KiwiBoy66
New Zealand155 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
A well look after beach with various access points. We cycled along the beach about 20km from Ahipara and return stopping for a swim along the way. A great way to have a look round and fill in day. Need to look at tide times before going along the beach.
Written 25 January 2020
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Gwenlee1234
Singapore50 contributions
Dec 2020
Looks like endless stretch of beach. I loved it. It is recommended that you drive 4x4 (not a rental car as you won't get insurance cover), therefore it is best to book a tour as we did with Dune Rider.
Written 24 December 2020
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Kathy
565 contributions
Jan 2020
We drove north on SH 1 and pulled off the highway at the first "90-Mile Beach" sign, just a few miles past Kaitaia. We parked in a public car park with huge sand dunes blocking our view of the Tasman Sea, but we could hear the surf pounding. An opening in the dunes led directly to the beach. The view was absolutely breathtaking. Better yet, we had it all to ourselves! We saw unspoiled beauty in both directions for as far as we could see, and not one other human being in sight. What could be better than that?
Written 16 May 2020
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MarlynJ
Sandpoint, ID79 contributions
Feb 2020
One of the most incredible places in New Zealand. Yes, it's off the beaten path and and a bit of a drive. However, we found it definitely worth the effort. Walking on the beach for as long as you want is a delight as they are clean and mostly empty of people. I personally would not advise driving on the beach. The nearby road is smooth and safe while offering roads to drive in to park and walk on the beach. Much more respectful of the area as well as saving your vehicle from possible damage or getting stuck in the sand.
Written 21 February 2020
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Maree R
Christchurch, New Zealand1,289 contributions
July 2020
After leaving Kaitaia, we followed the sign post from the main road. About 10kms, just under half of it shingle, you reach the beach. Didnt see a lot of parking but we found a bit or you can just drive onto the beach. Its a stunning place with large dunes and we had it to ourselves.
Written 29 July 2020
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Grant N
Hastings, New Zealand1,518 contributions
Sept 2022
Great expanse of beach. Surprisingly a lot to see other than just endless sand. There's a lot of sea life washed up to check out and there's always somebody fishing or gathering to chat to. Definitely worth the effort - but only in a 4WD and stick to the road rules
Written 29 September 2022
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Herbst-Winter
Berlin, Germany467 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
It feels like you've been driving through the wilderness for ages and then you're left speechless! You've never seen anything like it, this vastness, endless beach and sea and a feeling of freedom. Fantastic, sensational!
If possible, drive at low tide, notice where the exit is and then just step on the gas!
It's actually indescribable!
If possible, drive at low tide, notice where the exit is and then just step on the gas!
It's actually indescribable!
Written 25 May 2024
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Aashild G
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Oct 2024 • Couples
It's a very long beautiful beach in North New Zealand, and if you are in the area, it's worth visiting. You can take your care and drive along the beach. There weren't many places that was signed to the beach but google and you will have a nice experience.
Written 24 October 2024
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Ken H
Ipswich, UK1,077 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
We joined a tour that included a drive along 90 Mile Beach and so glad we did. A bus driving on a beach - who would have thought. So called apparently because it took three days at a standard 30 miles per day for a horse to ride end to end ... only horses on sand go a lot slower, so it's actually only 55 miles long. The sea was spectacular when we visited as were the views. Highly recommended.
Written 11 January 2023
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BZONCE
Auckland, New Zealand977 contributions
Feb 2021 • Couples
We stayed in Ahipara over looking Shipwreck Bay and Ninety Mile Beach, we didn’t get any swimming done in there but the beach itself was lovely and at this end of the beach had heaps of places to explore with all the rock pools.
Managed to catch a beautiful sunset here also.
We did do another stop at part of Ninety Mile Beach and it was off the main road and along gravel for awhile, it was secluded and beautiful but looked rough with some mini sand dune type things.
Managed to catch a beautiful sunset here also.
We did do another stop at part of Ninety Mile Beach and it was off the main road and along gravel for awhile, it was secluded and beautiful but looked rough with some mini sand dune type things.
Written 5 February 2021
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Would a two wheel drive Ranger with diff lock get on 90 mile beach ??
Written 1 June 2023
tess
Gisborne, New Zealand
We are bringing a campervan up to fish the Snapper Bonanza. Can we park our campervan on the road and access the beach on foot with rods etc?
Written 25 September 2021
Hi
Is there anywhere that does just a tour along 90 mile beach? All I can find is day tours that include other things. We have a hire car and want to dive to Cape Reinga but do not want to drive along the beach.
Thank you
Written 27 April 2019
No, all the tours start at Kaitaia and return in the late afternoon. There is plenty of time to walk out to the lighthouse on these trips and the BBQ on the beach before you get there is nice. We spoke to several people who drove up and back and it is a tiring trip so have a day off and see the scenery and learn a bit about the area as the guides are very knowledgeable. Although dune surfing is on offer we just watched! The trips are reasonably priced and good value for money.
Written 29 April 2019
This ninety miles beach literally is a "highway" where cars can run (allowed) up to 100km/h. Probably it is unwise to let the dog free running and playing without leash.
Written 6 February 2017
tdentonlicsw
Bedford, Massachusetts
Can you drive the 90 mile beach yourself? If so what do you need to do it? Thank you. Tom
Written 30 April 2016
Yes, you can.
There is coverage for emergency calls if something happens and you need help, like your vehicle gets stuck but as long as you take note of tides.
Low tide is the safest ( only!) time to attempt it, also greatest probability of other travelers as well.
Sand is really soft at the top and was doable on the bike but would've been easier at low tide, we rode two up on KLR 650 at high tide and had to stop for a bit due to engine temp getting high.
Exiting is an issue but if you have done soft sand before its pretty much the same everywhere.
Just make sure you tell someone when you're doing it and when you expect to complete it so you're expected at a certain time just for the safety aspect.
Written 1 May 2016
From Paihia to Cape Reinga, with a short visit to Ninety Mile Beach, and return. Is it feasible as a day-trip, with a rental car (2WD)?
We plan to go mid of Feb 2016.
Thanks!
Written 5 February 2016
Absolutely.
The beach is only usable for a car when low tide, just be careful of soft sand.
The beach has few access roads so make sure of your exit or just drive back the same way after visiting beach.
Also consider stopping at dunes for sandboarding if you have kids or you feel like something different.
You can do 90 mile on way up or down depending on tide.
Either way all up return can be done 8 hrs for good enough to maybe 10 hrs if you plan on spending extra time at sandboarding. But 8 will be good.
Written 6 February 2016
It is possible to drive a campervan all the way to Cape Regina? What are the pros and cons of doing so?
Written 30 November 2015
We did a day tour up to the cape but that bus was 4x4. As you exit the beach up the top you need to literally drive up along a creek for some kilometres. Not sure how a camper would cope!?
Written 2 December 2015
Is there a tour bus that leaves Auckland to the Ninety Mile Beach tour?
Written 3 March 2015
From Auckland to Kaitaia it is aprox 4.5 hours.Once at Kaitaia there are plenty of bus company's that go up 90 mile beach to the Cape.
Written 3 March 2015
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