Cape Reinga, known as Te Rerenga Wairua in Maori, is one of New Zealand's most popular tourist destinations, attracting more than 120,000 visitors each year. The cape, which is named for a Maori word for the leaping-off place of spirits to the underworld, marks the separation point between the Tasman Sea and the Pacific Ocean, located along the northwesternmost point of New Zealand's Aupouri Peninsula. It is home to a gorgeous preserved lighthouse, which was originally constructed in 1941. A signpost at the base of the lighthouse shows the distance from the Cape to landmarks all around the world, known as a popular photo opportunity for visitors. Visitors can embark on guided coach tours of the cape departing from the Bay of Islands each day, exploring sites such as beautiful 90 Mile Beach.

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