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Dargaville Must-Do's
Baylys Beach - A 12-minute drive from Dargaville presents New Zealand’s longest driveable beach. The more famous Ninety Mile Beach is 88km whereas this beauty is a full 100km. The powerful rips are better suited to surfers but walks along the golden cliffs and picnics in the dunes are heavenly.
Baylys Beach © Adobe Stock
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Kaihū Tavern - Fifteen minutes from Kai Iwi Lakes, discover a country pub run by Raewyn and Grant. Enjoy good wholesome tucker, Kiwi humour and a handful of charming cats and dogs. Whether lost or stray, word has spread that The Kaihū takes in wayfarers.
Kai Iwi Lakes - Glistening in shades usually associated with exotic islands, pitch a tent at one of two campsites, laze on platinum-white sand, swim in tropical coloured water or find your own secret beach while undertaking glistening lakeside walks.
Dargaville Museum / Te Whare Taonga o Tunatahi - Arguably one of the country’s best small museums. Marvel at the 16m waka, replica gum-diggers camp, shipwreck relics and the original ship masts from bombed boat, Rainbow Warrior – stationed outdoors before a glorious view.
The Woodturners Kauri Gallery - Owner and master woodturner Rick Taylor creates and sells incredible kauri objects in his studio and adjoining gallery. Pop in for a gift, nosey and a yarn.
Dargaville Rail Tours - Jump inside a converted golf cart and trundle along disused railway lines. There are two routes to pick from, ranging from two hours to eight.
