The dunes abut the Ninety Mile Beach and are a popular spot for sandboarding.

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).

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

[3] Guided tours around Cape Reinga often stop at the dunes to sandboard.