Dargaville & West Coast Things to Do
In Dargaville
Swimming Pool
We have Northland's only 50 metre swimming pool just 1km from Dargaville Campervan Park & Cabins.
Gardens
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.
Shopping
Don’t forget to check out the main shopping centre area. We have nice shops in town for gifts, clothes, sports equipment and food.
Dargaville Museum
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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Historic River Cruise on the "Daisy"
90 minute cruise on the mighty Northern Wairoa River - learn some of the history of the kauri timber milling days, the sailing ships, the stories of the past.
Book through the Visitor Information Centre, Murdoch Street, Dargaville kauriinfo@xtra.co.nz
Galleries
We have two galleries in town making Kauri products – Dormavilla and The Wood Turners Studio.
Zizania Paper Products
Selling products made from rice grass from the river banks. Guided tours of the factory available.
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The Kumara Box
Ernie's live Kumara show and DVD presentation of the Kaipara area and forests.
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Bowls
Dargaville Campervan Park & Cabins is ideally situated for visitors to the Dargaville Bowling Club, Arapohue Bowling Club and Mamaranui Bowling Club.
Golf
The Northern Wairoa Golf Course - a classic links style courses. 10 minutes from Dargaville towards the coast.
Events in the Area Include:
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
Tours
Taylor made Tours offers personalised, original, owner operated, eco friendly tours down the beach to Kaipara Lighthouse or Maunganui Bluff.
Kai Iwi Lakes
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
Beaches
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.
Walks
Tokatoka Peak is ideal for those liking a good walk. Breathtaking views from the top!
Waipoua Forest
Visit Tane Mahuta, the largest remaining Kauri tree – a great tourist attraction about an hours drive from Dargaville.
Trounson Kauri Reserve
Take an easy 40 minute loop walk through stands of magnificent Kauri trees.
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