A short, straightforward beach drive at Hicks Bay, near the northeastern tip of the East Cape in the Gisborne region. The route runs along the sand, with how far you can travel varying depending on conditions. It's an easygoing run that generally doesn't cause any trouble for drivers. As with any beach track, keep an eye out for other users sharing the sand, including walkers and other vehicles. The remote East Cape setting offers wide coastal scenery, with the open ocean on one side and the rugged coastline that defines this far-flung corner of the North Island.