Giant Sand Dunes

Conquer a landscape of epic proportions with Great North Tours at the Te Paki Giant Sand Dunes, located near the northern tip of New Zealand. These colossal golden hills rise up to 150 meters above the surrounding scrubland, creating a desert-like playground that feels worlds away from the lush greenery of the North Island. The ultimate way to experience the dunes is on a sandboard, where you can climb to the peaks and feel the rush of adrenaline as you slide down the steep faces at incredible speeds. Whether you are racing your friends to the bottom or simply hiking to the top to take in the vast, desert-meets-ocean views, the Te Paki dunes offer a high-energy, physical adventure that is a highlight of any journey to the Far North.