The Aupōuri Peninsula is a tombolo[2] at the northern tip of the North Island of New Zealand.

High quality kauri gum was found around the Parengarenga Harbour in the north, which led to the development of the Parenga Gumfield Company.

Towards its northern tip is the natural inlet of Parengarenga Harbour, beyond which lies North Cape.

Only a handful of islands in the Three Kings and Kermadec chains lie further north in New Zealand.

The main road (State Highway 1) is sealed, the final section completed in April 2010.

[4] Ninety Mile Beach is a designated highway, but most rental contracts include it in "prohibited roads".

[11] Groundwater levels are monitored and water allocation limits are set by Northland Regional Council.

There is a possibility to use these as "window lakes" presenting an extension of the groundwater table ("window lakes" would be affected by groundwater pumping due to the direct hydraulically connection with the aquifer), there is however, little data available on which to base a conclusion.

[12] Use of the aquifer for the avocado industry has caused concerns for the public regarding water security for local communities,[15] and the potential environmental impact on the nearby Kaimaumau wetland.