Climbing atop a small board and flying down a snow covered hill at an exhilarating speed is a common snow sport that is known to many all around the world by the name of snow boarding. However, the idea of doing the same, but on a steep sandy hill is an activity that not many people have heard of let alone experienced. Such is the art of sand boarding which is also one of the many diverse activities and experiences the tropical island nation of New Zealand has to offer her visitors.
The island is riddled with sandy dunes that make for great sand boarding and one such location is Cape Reinga where there is a meeting of the Tasman Sea and the great Pacific Ocean. The dunes are absolutely massive and though the trek to the top is a tiresome exercise, the fast paced, exhilarating ride down, makes it absolutely and completely worth it.
A sand boarding experience, but with an intriguing and exciting twist is known as the Hokianga Express in Opononi. For those wishing to experience this interesting activity, take a boat from the jetty to the sandy dunes and experience sand boarding in a completely different way. These golden dunes will allow you to ride down a thirty metre slope and skim over the water, giving you the illusion of suspending gravity. The boat ride from the jetty can be booked according to your convenience and the entire experience should cost less than 30 dollars.
Sand boarding is an activity that can be abundantly found in this Paradise of the Gods and gives you an ideal opportunity to explore the amazing feats of nature as well. After a fun bout of sand boarding, opt to go for a walk or hike and see how these deliciously golden dunes mould together to make beautifully scenic imagery thanks to strong winds and rain.
When staying at New Zealand hotels, ensure to make queries regarding the closest sand dunes suitable for sand boarding for this is a kiwi experience you would surely not want to miss. When touring the country, opting for reliable accommodation is a must as you move from city to city. When on the west coast and searching for Greymouth hotels in the area, it is always sensible to opt for the hotel belonging to the reputed chain of Millennium & Copthorne Hotels NZ for it is sure to make your holiday in New Zealand, convenient and comfortable.