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Things to Do in Dargaville

Things to see and do in Dargaville, Dargaville highlights, Dargaville activities and attractions, and points of interest in Dargaville - the ALL NEW Jasons Dargaville Things to Do Guide is your complete guide to sightseeing in Dargaville.

  • Waipoua Forest
    The largest remaining stand of Kauri forest, Waipoua contains the nation's largest tree – Tane Mahuta (Lord of the Forest), which is thought to be about 2000 years old. Other walks lead to Te Matua Ngahere (Father of the Forest), which has the widest girth of any kauri in New Zealand – more than 5m.
  • Trounson Kauri Park
    Some 40km north of Dargaville, this 575ha kauri tree reserve offers night-time guided tours by the Department of Conservation. Weta, kiwi, possums, birdlife and glow worms can be seen. A 30min walk from the parking area leads through forest to the Four Sisters – two trees with double trunks.
  • Kai Iwi Lakes
    Kai Iwi Lakes, near DargavilleA beauty spot 34km north of Dargaville, these deep blue lakes, with their white sand beaches, are popular for swimming, sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, jet skiing and trout fishing. A walk (3hrs return) leads to Maunganui Bluff on the coast.
  • Baylys Beach
    A holiday resort 12km west of Dargaville, on Ripiro Beach, offering surfing, walking, swimming, fishing and horse treks.
  • The Kauri Museum
    45km south of Dargaville, this award-winning museum focuses on the role the kauri played in shaping the lives of Northland's pioneer gum diggers and loggers.
  • Hokianga Harbour
    Located at a 1.5hr drive north of Dargaville, this historic harbour has massive sand dunes up to 170m high.
  • Kaipara Harbour & Wairoa River
    Wairoa River, DargavilleThis comparatively shallow harbour offers good fishing. 
  • The Woodturners Studio & Gallery
    This kauri gallery and working studio offers wood art and woodturning tuition.
  • Northern Wairoa Golf Club
    Improve your handicap on the 18-hole golf course at Northern Wairoa Golf Club.
  • Ripiro Ocean Beach
    New Zealand's longest driveable beach at 100km.

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