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Te Paki Sand Dunes Giant Sand Dunes
Sand dunes
Rocks in front of a large sand dune on a sunny dayA Te Paki Sand Dune
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Coordinates: 34°32′S 172°46′E / 34.54°S 172.77°E / -34.54; 172.77
LocationNorthland, New Zealand
Area
 • Total10 square kilometres (3.9 sq mi)
Elevation150 m (490 ft)

Te Paki Sand Dunes, also called the Giant Sand Dunes, are a collection of sand dunes located on the Northland Peninsula of New Zealand. The dunes abut the Ninety Mile Beach and are a popular spot for sandboarding.

Geography

The dunes are located on the western (Tasman Sea) side of the Aupouri Peninsula and are southeast of Cape Reinga Lighthouse. They cover an area of approximately 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) by 1 kilometre (0.62 mi), with some individual dunes rising up to 150 metres (490 ft).

Te Paki stream runs through the area and contains many native flora and fauna.

Sandboarding

Sandsurfing is a popular activity at the dunes. Guided tours around Cape Reinga often stop at the dunes to sandboard.

Climate

Climate data for Te Paki (1951–1980)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 23.2
(73.8) 		23.7
(74.7) 		22.9
(73.2) 		20.7
(69.3) 		18.4
(65.1) 		16.6
(61.9) 		15.7
(60.3) 		16.0
(60.8) 		16.8
(62.2) 		18.0
(64.4) 		19.8
(67.6) 		21.6
(70.9) 		19.5
(67.0)
Daily mean °C (°F) 18.8
(65.8) 		19.3
(66.7) 		18.6
(65.5) 		16.5
(61.7) 		14.5
(58.1) 		12.9
(55.2) 		11.7
(53.1) 		12.2
(54.0) 		12.8
(55.0) 		14.1
(57.4) 		15.7
(60.3) 		17.3
(63.1) 		15.4
(59.7)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 14.3
(57.7) 		14.9
(58.8) 		14.2
(57.6) 		12.3
(54.1) 		10.6
(51.1) 		9.1
(48.4) 		7.7
(45.9) 		8.3
(46.9) 		8.8
(47.8) 		10.1
(50.2) 		11.6
(52.9) 		13.0
(55.4) 		11.2
(52.2)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 90
(3.5) 		116
(4.6) 		95
(3.7) 		135
(5.3) 		141
(5.6) 		171
(6.7) 		173
(6.8) 		170
(6.7) 		127
(5.0) 		94
(3.7) 		83
(3.3) 		75
(3.0) 		1,470
(57.9)
Mean monthly sunshine hours 229 181 176 162 144 119 135 150 168 185 209 220 2,078
Source: NIWA

References

  1. Spodyneiko, Kseniia (2 September 2020). "The big trio of Northland - Cape Reinga, 90 Mile Beach and Te Paki Sand Dunes". focus magazine. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  2. "Sandboarding in Cape Reinga, Northland". Bay Of Islands. 2 May 2019. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  3. ^ Larsen, Michael. "Te Paki sand dunes: seriously steep, seriously fun". AA Traveller. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  4. "Visit Te Paki Sand Dunes in Cape Reinga". Expedia. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  5. "NIWA Datahub (Agent number: 1005)". NIWA. Retrieved 24 November 2024.


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