Te Paki Stream

Sand Dune Walking

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Te Paki Stream

NZ's version of walking the moon

Park your vehicle at Te Paki Stream car-park walk over the nearby sand dunes. It's a surreal experience.

NOTE - Unfortunately this place has a history of car break ins. So lock your vehicle and maybe keep one person close while the other/s wander further.

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Organisation

DOC Northland

Central government organisation

Location

North Island ▷ Northland ▷ Kaitaia

Categories

Walking
Free

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-34.5248564600557

172.774436378479

Latitude
-34.5248564600557
Longitude
172.774436378479

Feature	Value	Info
Track Duration	10 to 30mins Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 10 to 30mins	Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 10 to 30mins
Track Difficulty	Moderate walk Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Moderate walk Steep sections in soft sand!	Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Moderate walk Steep sections in soft sand!
Payment Requirement	Free access/participation Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
Track Length	From 500m to 1km Track Length What is the physical length of this track? From 500m to 1km	Track Length What is the physical length of this track? From 500m to 1km
DOC Track Category	Walking track DOC Track Category What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)? Walking track Easy to moderate walking from a few minutes to a day. Track is mostly well formed, some sections may be steep, rough or muddy. Suitable for people with low to moderate fitness and abilities. Clearly signposted. Stream and river crossings are bridged. Walking shoes or light tramping/hiking boots required.	DOC Track Category What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)? Walking track Easy to moderate walking from a few minutes to a day. Track is mostly well formed, some sections may be steep, rough or muddy. Suitable for people with low to moderate fitness and abilities. Clearly signposted. Stream and river crossings are bridged. Walking shoes or light tramping/hiking boots required.
Track Managing Organisation	DOC Managed Track Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.	Track Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.

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Reviews

Lots of sand and lots of fun.
Amazing views, great access to hire boards.
Beautiful, even in foul weather.
Sand dunes to your left and ocean to your right.
A lovely sand climb.

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10/10	17	49%
9/10	6	17%
8/10	10	29%
7/10	2	6%
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5.0/5

Amazing views, great access to hire boards.

Reviewed about 7 years ago

Tom Bennett
4.0/5

Beautiful, even in foul weather.
Worth the trek.

Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in February 2017

Martha and Simon
5.0/5

Lots of sand and lots of fun.

Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in January 2017

Dorthe Soeholm
3.5/5

High sand dunes, well signposted, good parking.

Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in November 2016

Ulf
5.0/5

Great place for fun and photos, it is like a desert.

Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in November 2016

Gregor Szymiczek
4.5/5

A lovely sand climb.

Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in October 2016

Taruo Toomsalv
4.0/5

Walked around and really enjoyed the spot.
$15 to rent a board on site. Take a board with you before you go.

Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in October 2016

Guilhem
5.0/5

Go to the top and then fly to the bottom :p

Reviewed about 8 years ago

Sylvain Schiber
5.0/5

Sand dunes to your left and ocean to your right.
Perfect. Particularly liked the key hole rock out to sea.

Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in March 2016

Sarah Dorsett
4.5/5

Pretty hard to climb them.
Good fun and unforgettable!

Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in March 2016

Eline
5.0/5

Nice walk over the dunes through a little river.
Awesome place, nice landscape, feels like the Sahara.

Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in January 2016

Tom Theuer

5.0/5

Amazing views, great access to hire boards.

Reviewed about 7 years ago

Tom Bennett
5.0/5

Lots of sand and lots of fun.

Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in January 2017

Dorthe Soeholm
4.0/5

Beautiful, even in foul weather.
Worth the trek.

Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in February 2017

Martha and Simon
4.5/5

A lovely sand climb.

Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in October 2016

Taruo Toomsalv
4.0/5

Walked around and really enjoyed the spot.
$15 to rent a board on site. Take a board with you before you go.

Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in October 2016

Guilhem
5.0/5

Great place for fun and photos, it is like a desert.

Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in November 2016

Gregor Szymiczek
3.5/5

High sand dunes, well signposted, good parking.

Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in November 2016

Ulf
5.0/5

Sand dunes to your left and ocean to your right.
Perfect. Particularly liked the key hole rock out to sea.

Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in March 2016

Sarah Dorsett
5.0/5

Go to the top and then fly to the bottom :p

Reviewed about 8 years ago

Sylvain Schiber
4.5/5

Pretty hard to climb them.
Good fun and unforgettable!

Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in March 2016

Eline
5.0/5

Nice walk over the dunes through a little river.
Awesome place, nice landscape, feels like the Sahara.

Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in January 2016

Tom Theuer
5.0/5

The sand dunes are gorgeous.
We were so impressed of this natural wonder. You do not have to hire a sandboard as well, it is as much fun if you hike the dunes.

Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in January 2016

Jan
4.5/5

It feels like being in the desert, you can slide from the top.

Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in January 2016

Tilman
4.0/5

A good fun!

Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in December 2015

Anna Wilke
4.0/5

One of the most surprising landscapes you can find in New Zealand.
You can walk for hours in the middle of this desert landscape, until you reach a beautiful beach. You can also rent a board and sledge on the dunes.

Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in November 2015

Marianne Leclerco
5.0/5

Most fantastic walk of our trip in the North Island.
You can only go at low tide. But what an experience!! Takes 2-3 hours in total and don't forget to run down the dunes!

Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in February 2016

Josef Biller
4.0/5

Something special, a bit hard to climb the way back to the top of the dune.
You can rent a sandboard for $15 also.

Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in February 2016

Joris
4.5/5

Several dunes dominate the end of Ninety Mile Beach.
Heat and scenery bring you to another place. Africa or New Zealand?

Reviewed almost 9 years ago

Maddalena Buffoni
4.5/5

Very nice spot, the giant sand dunes are quite impressive.

Reviewed over 9 years ago and experienced in December 2014

Sibylle and Nadine
5.0/5

Awesome place!
Rent a board!

Reviewed over 9 years ago and experienced in October 2014

Hubert Schmid
4.0/5

Really high dunes, like in a desert, fun to climb up or roll down.

Reviewed about 10 years ago and experienced in January 2014

Debora Grusler
5.0/5

Great, you feel like you are in the middle of the Sahara!

Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in February 2014

Matthias Freiling
5.0/5

You have the feeling you are in the Sahara....
so many sand, amazing view over the Ninety Mile beach, funny walk over the dunes, you can rent a sandboard.

Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in February 2014

Andreas Jung
4.0/5

If done before or after bus crowds an outstanding experience.
Bring own board for sandboarding.

Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in January 2014

Susser
5.0/5

The most fun you can have - this place is awesome.

Reviewed about 12 years ago

KDS_Holiday
5.0/5

Incredible fun.

Reviewed almost 13 years ago

Thomas
4.0/5

Funny and free.
What do you want more. Pretty high dunes, though walk.

Reviewed almost 13 years ago

ToGy
3.5/5

The sand dunes look just like a desert.

Reviewed almost 13 years ago

Roberto Hallblom
5.0/5

On the top with the beautiful view was very good, surfing is another good thing to do!!

Reviewed almost 13 years ago and experienced in November 2011

Theresa
4.5/5

A beautiful place where the 2 oceans meet/sand dunes transport you to another world - amazing!

Reviewed about 13 years ago and experienced in March 2011

Danielle

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