Dargaville & West Coast Things to Do
In Dargaville
The gardens beside Woolworths supermarket just opposite Dargaville Campervan Park are worth a look around. They were opened in 2004. There is a gateway through Woolworths car park and there is a ship in there for children to play on. A good place for a picnic.
Don’t forget to check out the main shopping centre area. We have nice shops in town for gifts, clothes, sports equipment and food.
Well worth a visit and has a lovely outlook over Dargaville. There is also a historic walk along Mangawhare and up to the museum.
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We have three galleries in town making Kauri products– Dormavilla, The Wood Turners Studio, and Kauri Bowl Gallery.
Selling products made from rice grass from the river banks. Guided tours of the factory available.
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Ernie's live Kumara show and DVD presentation of the Kaipara area and forests.
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Dargaville Campervan Park & Cabins is ideally situated for visitors to the Dargaville Bowling Club, Arapohue Bowling Club and Mamaranui Bowling Club.
The Northern Wairoa Golf Course - a classic links style courses. 10 minutes from Dargaville towards the coast.
The Kumara Triathlon - short and long courses at Kai Iwi Lakes, usually around March.
Northland Agricultural Field Days - 1st Saturday of March at the Dargaville Racecourse
Keep track of what's happening locally by visiting the Dargaville Events Directory
The West Coast
A popular holiday spot, well worth a day’s visit. Great for trout fishing, fun for families and general sightseeing. 20 - 30 minutes from Dargaville
Miles of white sandy beaches await you to explore them. Take an organised trip, go fishing, walking, surfing, or swimming. Make sure that you swim on the incoming tide.
Glinks Gully is 15-20 minutes drive away and Baylys Beach just 10 minutes. Pouto Point with an historic lighthouse and gigantic sand dunes is approx. 1 hour away, tours are available, enquire at the campground office.
Tokatoka Peak is ideal for those liking a good walk. Breathtaking views from the top!
Visit Tane Mahuta, the largest remaining Kauri tree – a great tourist attraction about an hours drive from Dargaville.
Take an easy 40 minute loop walk through stands of magnificent Kauri trees.
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