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Baylys Beach Tours
Contact person: Olaf | Mobile: 022 475 2534 | Email: baylysbeachtours@gmail.com | Address: Baylys Beach, Dargaville | Schedule: See the wonders of Baylys Beach with a local guide
Butter Barques and Gum Trail - Amber Threads Tales and Trails
Explore the history of the river and early Dargaville by following the Butter Barques and Gum Trail. The trail is designed as a loop, starting at the Gumdigger Statue in Lower Hokianga Road, travelling along Logan Street to the Dargaville Museum and returning to Lower Hokianga Road via River Road. Historic site markers along the trail give you an insight into Dargaville's history with a short explanation and a photograph. Experience as much or as little as you like by joining and leaving the trail at any point. While at Pou Tu te Rangi Park, visit the Dargaville Museum and the Kaipara Vintage Machinery Club.
Time: approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours with an easy to moderate fitness level. The majority of the walk is wheelchair / pushchair / mobility scooter friendly. It is advisable to take a water bottle and a hat and we request that you respect the privacy of residents.
Brochures available from Dargaville Library, DCDB Offices in Victoria Street, Muddy Water Art Gallery, and Dargaville Museum.
Contact person: Sue Curtis | Mobile: 021 608 606 | Address: Dargaveille/Mangawhare | Schedule: Activity Level: Low-Medium
Dargaville Museum
The Dargaville Museum sits on a hill overlooking Dargaville township and the Northern Wairoa River. The views are stunning and the collections within the Museum walls are unexpected.
The history of the Northern Wairoa area is on display here with specialised displays including the gumdigging era, a collection of piano accordians, a vast array of maritime artifacts some from the many ships wrecked on the Kaipara Bar or Ripiro Beach and interesting stories of the town and its people.
Contact person: Christine Johnstone | Phone: 09 439 7555 | Email: info@dargavillemuseum.co.nz | Address: Pou tu te Rangi/Harding Park | Schedule: November to March 9 am to 5 pm, April to October 9 am to 4 pm Only closed Christmas Day
Dargaville Rail Cart Tours
Enjoy the day out scooting around the countryside in a golf cart on rails. It's a wonderful way to learn more about the history of the area and enjoy our beautiful surroundings. Lots of fun!
Contact person: John Hansen or Dave Selby | Mobile: 0212387869 | Email: portdargavillerailandriver@gmail.com | Address: Station Road, Dargaville | Schedule: Activity Level: Low
Kaipara Harbour and River Cruises
Cruise the mighty Kaipara Harbour and Kaipara River aboard our 17m fun vessel the M.V. Kewpie Too.
We offer a range of cruises from three-hour river cruises to our two-day harbour adventures retracing the routes of historic steamers from a bygone era and exploring the distant reaches of the Kaipara - the largest harbour in the Southern Hemisphere.
2 Day Kaipara Harbour Cruise details
Departure Point - Springs Road Landing, end of Springs road, Parakai.
Contact person: Terry | Phone: 09 420 8466 | Email: kaiparacruises@xtra.co.nz | Address: Springs Road Landing, Spring Road, Parakai
Kaipara Heritage Machinery Club
So much vintage and veteran machinery and implements have found their way to a new home, some in excellent condition others needing varying degrees of T.L.C.
Tractors of many shapes, sizes and colours plus farm implements cowshed and dairy equipment, corn shellers, timber and logging machinery, horse and bullock harness.
Our club is open every Wednesday and Saturday, also any day when requested as any excuse to open up and show off our treasures is welcome.
Contact person: Ann Lupton | Phone: Ph 09 439 4614 | Email: kvmcdargaville@gmail.com | Address: Pou tu O te Rangi Harding Park, 32 Mt Wesley Coast Road, Dargaville | Schedule: Open: Wednesday and Saturday 10-30am - 3.30pm and any time on request
Te Pou tu O te Rangi Harding Park
This gift from the Harding Family to the people of Dargaville is a great place to spend an afternoon. Follow the tracks through the native bush, take in the spectacular views over the Northern Wairoa River, see the masts from the Green Peace boat, Rainbow Warrior, visit the Pa Site, meander through the Mt Wesley Cemetery, enjoy the wealth of history on display at the Dargaville Museum, be astounded by the collection at the Kaipara Heritage Machinery Museum, or cruise around the mountain bike tracks which are a small fun network of trails for all abilities. Entry fees apply for the Dargaville Museum and Kaipara Heritage Machinery Museum.
Dogs are not permitted in the Pa Site and must be on a lead at all times in other areas of the Park.
Contact person: Kaipara District Council | Address: 32 Mt Wesley Coast Road, Dargaville
The Kauri Museum
The award winning Kauri Museum tells the story of our pioneering settlers though the lens of the Kauri Industry. The museum specialises in the legacy of our Kauri Forests; specifically the strong durable timber and the highly prized Kauri Gum. Experience the adventures of our pioneering settlers and appreciate the legacy of our Kauri forests.
- Explore our interactive hands on displays
- Venture into our historic buildings, escape into the pages of our history
- Get to know the people behind the mannequins and their stories
As part of the Museum complex, The Gumdiggers Cafe is located directly opposite the Museum.
Contact person: Reception | Phone: 09 431 7417 | Email: info@kaurimuseum.com | Address: 5 Church Road, RD 1, Matakohe 0593 | Schedule: Open 9 am to 5 pm