Giant Sand Dunes

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 😀

This has been one of the most enjoyable experiences I've had! The sand dunes are magnificent. Sliding down is exhilarating, although the uphill climb is quite strenuous. Boards are available for rent at fifteen dollars. Please remember to bring cash; while they accept bank transfers, internet reception is unreliable. The descent was fun, but the ascent was exceedingly difficult, likely due to the strong, turbulent winds that caused sand to blow everywhere. I even got quite a bit of sand in my mouth. It would be best to visit when the wind is calm. Overall, it was a wonderful experience.

Around 3km of gravel road off the road to the lighthouse is the sand dunes & they are an amazing sight. There is a small car park near the dunes that also houses the van hiring out boards. A second car park is also available up the hill a couple of hundred metres. Toilets are available. It is a short walk to the free dunes, & then off you go to find your spot to have fun - small or big or huge choices await.

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!

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!

Surreal landscape and lots of fun to explore. Little ones will struggle to go too far up the dunes but they'll have a tonne of fun either way. Didn't do the boogie boards but looked fun. Lengthy gravel track to get there so choose an appropriate vehicle!

Good fun if a little challenging to get to the highest spot. Make sure you keep your mouth shut on the way down otherwise you be chewing sand for the next couple of days. Make sure you bring socks for that sand just in case it’s a hot one😊