Giant Sand Dunes

We had a perfect day for our visit—it was sunny, even with the unpredictable spring weather. The sand was soft and fine, and the dunes were quite large, making it feel like a desert adventure. My 5-year-old daughter had an amazing time!

In August, the Giant Sand Dunes were empty, clean, and stunning. For $30 we rented two sandboards and spent hours sliding down the golden slopes like kids. The tallest dune, to the far left, offers the most thrilling ride and incredible views of both the dunes and the distant ocean. The off-season solitude made the experience magical—no crowds, just wind, sand, and laughter. A perfect mix of fun, beauty, and adventure in one unforgettable place.

Great place to visit. Wonderful 😊 We wanted to rent boards but the lady was so rude that we preferred to do without. A hello and a smile never hurt anyone! We are human. Keep your money or bring a board 👍

It was the first desert I’ve ever visited in my life, and it was absolutely stunning. New Zealand is such a fascinating place. This spot is near the northernmost tip of the country, so I highly recommend stopping by! You have to cross a small stream to reach the sand dunes. Next time, I’m planning to go sandboarding!

Don't forget uour body boards...but if you do there was a little shack you could hire them from. Truly worth the ride there, a fantastic sight to see! The dunes are incredible. We did go in winter so not great weather and we didn't stay too long as we'd already done a lot of walking but we will definitely visit again in summer 😀

Absolutely beautiful place! It’s hard to believe there are sand dunes tucked right between lush green mountains. The scenery is perfect for some amazing photos, and if you’re up for a bit of fun, you can hire a sandboard for just $15. Totally worth it!

Felt Like I Was in Dubai! Te Paki Sand Dunes totally blew me away—way more impressive than I expected. The views are stunning and the landscape feels like something straight out of the Middle East. Don’t forget to grab a boogie board—sandboarding down those massive dunes is a must-do and so much fun. A unique and unforgettable stop on any trip up north!

Beautiful sand dunes! If you think about doing the sand surfing, go for it, it’s very funny! But take cash with you or you have to go up the hill for signal to make a bank transfer :)