4WD Tracks in Far North

The Far North district is home to Ninety Mile Beach — New Zealand's most famous vehicle-accessible beach — and the Aupouri Peninsula forestry tracks. It's the northernmost 4WD territory in NZ and the only place in the country where you can drive a beach that stretches for kilometres without seeing another tyre track.

Ninety Mile Beach runs along the west coast of the Aupouri Peninsula from Ahipara to Scott Point (though the driveable section is roughly 80 km). Vehicle access is via Waipapakauri Ramp at the southern end or Te Paki Stream at the northern approach. Tide timing is critical — the beach narrows significantly at high tide and disappears in sections.