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Things to Do
Horse Treks - Kauri Coast Horse Adventures, all treks guided by experienced horseman, Farm, Bush or River treks also day rides to the beach and the Kai Iwi Lakes.
Quad Bike and Beach Buggie Hire - Freedom riding along Baylys Beach - all you need is a drivers licence and a credit card.
Quad Bike Tours - Adventure Tours of Pouto Point and the Kaipara Lighthouse.
Beach Tours - Scenic Beach Excursions - Tour the Wild West 100km Ripiro Beach in the 'Big Foot' or '4x4 Sandcruiser - Explore lignite, brick shanty, ancient ship wreck sites, the Ancient Kaipara Lighthouse, Beachcombing, Wildlife, Birdlife and much more.
Trout Fishing - Kai Iwi Lakes, 35 km North of Dargaville - all year round. Some of the best Trout Fishing in New Zealand.
Beach, Lakes and Forest Tours - Guided Tours of Ripiro Beach, Kai Iwi Lakes, Trounson Kauri Park and Waipoua Forest.
Coastal Tracks and Walks- The Kauri Coast is blessed with many Bush and Coastal Walks catering for all levels of fitness - Tranquil Bush Walks along with spectacular Coastal Tracks and Walks make the Kauri Coast a must for all sightseers, nature lovers and trampers.
Night Time Nature Walks - Trounson Kauri Park, 45km North of Dargaville. Duration approximately 2 hours - fully guided through Trounson Kauri Park - see the forest at night, Weta, Kiwi, Glow-worms, Kokapu, Kauri Snails, Eels and Morepork.
Galleries
Kauri Galleries - Visit the local Galleries which have superb handcrafted NZ Swamp Kauri, souvenirs and gifts. The Kauri Bowl Gallery, Nelsons Kaihu Kauri Gallery, The Woodturners Kauri Gallery
Art Galleries - Paintings of local and world renowned scenes.
Paper Mill - Paper is milled out of Rice Grass which grows on the banks of the Northern Wairoa River. Tours available.
Museums
Kauri Museum: Situated at Matakohe 45 km South of Dargaville. Discover the story of the magnificent Kauri tree, its timber and it's gum, in the context of pioneering in New Zealand.
Dargaville Museum:Situated in Dargaville. Open daily 9 am to 4pm, except for Christmas Day. See the Rainbow Warrior masts, Maori and Pioneer exhibits, Shipwreck display, ancient Maori Pa site, largest piece of Kauri Gum in the world. Panoramic views of surrounding district and Northern Wairoa River.
Attractions, Parks and Reserves
Waipoua Forest:The Waipoua Forest is home to the mighty Kauri. The best remnant of Kauri Forest preserved as a reserve. The three largest Kauri trees left in New Zealand can be found here.
Trounson Kauri Park: Delightful Kauri reserve with well defined and easy walking track.
Kai Iwi Lakes: Situated 35km north-west of Dargaville. The Lakes are great for all water activities including swimming, water skiing, windsurfing, sailing, kayaking, and Trout Fishing. A wonderful safe family holiday spot which is great for picnics.
Ripiro Ocean Beach: New Zealand's longest driveable beach. It can be accessed from Baylys Beach, Glinks Gully, Pouto, Omamari and Maunganui Bluff. It is advisable to use 4WD if driving on the beach.
Northern Wairoa River: New Zealand's longest navigable river - great fishing.
Historic Moreton Bay Fig: One of New Zealand's ten most noteable trees - situated at Pahi, 6 km from Paparoa.
Coates Memorial Church: Opposite the Kauri Museum at Matakohe.
Tokatoka Peak: Situated 17km South of Dargaville. Your chance to climb a rare volcanic phenomenon - the plug or core of a volcano. A 20 minute climb to expansive views of the whole district.
Maungaraho Rock: A huge rocky outcrop rising from the countryside. Situated 11km South of Dargaville - 45 minute walk around base - 30 minutes to summit.
Pouto Lighthouse: (Kaipara Head) 69 km South of Dargaville on Pouto Peninsula at the entrance to the Kaipara Harbour.
Harding Park - Dargaville: Scenic views over Dargaville and of the Norther Wairoa River Very good picnic area.
Maunganui Bluff: 40 km North of Dargaville, at the end of Aranga Coast Road. Three hours return walk to the summit. The Bluff rises 460 metres from the sea below and comprises a 495 hectare scenic reserve providing breathtaking scenery.
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