New Zealand North Island Caves, Glowworms, Waterfalls and Cape Reinga... Cape Reinga Cape Reinga The Māori, the indigenous people of Aotearoa (the Māori name for New Zealand), have a long history here on New Zealand having been here for over 1000 years, and this culture is widely embraced and celebrated. Cape Reinga is one of their sacred sites on the northernmost tip of the North Island. It is the site where the Pacific Ocean and the Tasman Sea meet. Light house Cape Reinga Fun world city directions and distances on a signpost at the lighthouse According to Māori history, this site is the jumping off point for spirits in their journey to the afterlife. As this is a sacred spot, refraining from eating and drinking at this site is requested. Beach to the left on the walk the lighthouse While seeing the Cape itself is cool, the surrounding area is absolutely beautiful. The drive to Cape Reinga is definitely a long one, as it took almost 3 ho...