4WD Tracks in Far North
75 tracks in Far North, Northland.
About 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.
The Te Paki Reserves area north of the 90 Mile Beach provides access to the sand dunes and the stream crossing to the Cape Reinga approach road. The surrounding forestry blocks have track access managed by Rayonier Matariki Forests — permits required.
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Frequently asked questions
What tyre pressure should I use on Ninety Mile Beach?
Most drivers run 20–22 psi on Ninety Mile Beach — soft enough to float over the sand but firm enough for the harder compacted sections near the water's edge. The sand firming up nearest the water (in the wave wash zone) gives the best driving surface. Carry a compressor for re-inflation before the return to sealed road. The beach surface varies along its length — be prepared to drop further if you sink in the softer sections inland from the tide line.