Dargaville Visitor Guide 2020

DARGAVILLE VISITOR GUIDE 2020



CONTENTS Visitor Information 2 Did you know, safety first 3-4 North Island Map 5 Northland regional map 6 Welcome to Dargaville 7 Dargaville Accommodation 8 Dargaville Attractions 9-10 Baylys Beach 11-12 Accommodation Baylys Beach Activities 13-14

VISITOR INFO Useful information and valuable tips to help you around Dargaville BANKING Banks are open Monday-Friday (expect public holidays) 9.00-4.30. Automatic Teller Machines operate on a card/Pin number system. BUSINESS HOURS Offices and business operate Monday-Friday 8:30-5pm. Petrol stations open 24 hours stocking food and newspapers. Shops are usually open from 9am to 5:30. The supermarkets in Dargaville are open from 7am- 9pm. IMPORTANT NUMBERS Emergency services FREE CALL...............111 Local operator...........010 International operator...........0170 NZ directory assistance ...........018 International directory assistance ...........0172 GOODS & SERVICES TAX (GST) Goods & services are taxed 15%. This tax is usually included in the advertised price. National direct dialling full area code (with the 0 prefix) and local number. International direct calling dialling 00 followed by country code, area code & local number.

DID YOU KNOW? • It is not obligatory to tip in NZ, including in restaurants and bars. However if you wish to tip for good service you are always welcome. • Arrival and departure times (check-in and check-out) are generally from 2pm on the day of arrival and by 10am on the day of departure. Other arrival and departure times must be arrangement. SAFETY FIRST • Please don’t swim alone and take particular care at surf beaches. Rips are strong currents of water running out to sea they are very dangerous for swimmers but are difficult to identify. If the beach is patrolled by lifeguards always swim between the red and yellow flags as they identify the safest area to swim • It pays to have travel insurance when visiting New Zealand. • Always lock your car and never leave valuables in vehicles. • Keep your valuables such as your passport, stored securely at your accommodation. • Avoid carrying large amounts of cash. • Carry a mobile phone at all times • Don’t leave your bags unattended in public places

Dargaville

Dargaville

WELCOME TO DARGAVILLE Take advantage of Dargaville ‘s pioneering past and seaside location with a trip to Ripiro Beach for fossicking, or join a guided tour. Get a handle on the area with a short, sharp walk to Tokatoka peak and Maungaraho Rock for amazing views. Dargaville is the kumara capital of world find out all about it at the The Kumara Box. You can also take a boat trip down the Wairoa River or drive a buggy down a old train line. For sailing, swimming, water-skiing or fishing in the sun, head to the Kai Iwi Lakes, or if a long sandy beach is more your style, visit Baylys Beach and try kite surfing, surf casting, surfing and quad biking.

DARGAVILLE ACCOMMODATION DARGAVILLE MOTEL • SPECTACULAR RIVER/ RURAL VIEWS • 9 spotlessly clean and spacious self-contained studio units SLEEPS (1-5) • FREE WIFI • HANDY TO SHOPS/RESTAURANTS 217 Victoria St, Dargaville, New Zealand P: +64 9 439 7734 www.dargavillemotel.co.nz E: [email protected] NORTHERN WAIROA HOTEL • SPECTACULAR RIVER VIEWS • 14 ROOMS WITH FACILITIES OR 15 NON-FACILITY ROOMS • FREE WIFI • HANDY TO SHOPS/RESTAURANTS 70 Victoria St, Dargaville, New Zealand P: +64 9 439 8923 www northernwairoahotel.nz E:[email protected] HOBSON’S CHOICE MOTEL • DARGAVILLE’S NEWEST MOTEL • 21 STUDIO, 1, 2-BEDROOM UNITS WITH SPA BATH • CENTRALISED SWIMMING POOL WITH TOPICAL SURROUNDINGS • HANDY TO SHOPS/RESTAURANTS 212 Victoria St, Dargaville, New Zealand P:+64 9 439 8551 www.hobsonschoicemotel.co.nz E: [email protected]

DARGAVILLE ATTRACTIONS THE KUMARA BOX For great family fun check out Ernie’s live Kumara Show! Sit back and relax in Ernie’s shed, The Kumara Box, and experience his unique stories (and interesting facts about the Kaipara and the Kauri Forest to boot!). 503 Pouto Road Dargaville, P: +64 9 4397018 E: [email protected] DARGAVILLE MUSEUM Opening in 1985, the Dargaville Museum Te Whare Taonga Tuna Tahi has continued to grow over the years to become a fascinating must see attraction when visiting Dargaville. Located in Harding Park with its magnificent views overlooking the district and the Northern Wairoa River ADMISSION CHANGES Adults $15 Seniors (NZ Gold card only): $12 Children 5yrs to 16yrs $5 NZ Student $12 Under 5’s: free 32 Mount Wesley Coast Road, Dargaville, P: +64 9 439 7555 http://www.dargavillemuseum.co.nz/ E: [email protected]

TOKATOKA SCENIC RESERVE From the top, the 360-degree views are stunning. You’ll get great views towards Dargaville and of the Kaipara. On a clear day, you’re able to see Bream Head and the Tangihua range towards the east. MAUNGARAHO ROCK Maungaraho Rock is another extinct volcanic plug similar to Tokatoka Peak that has eroded over time and is located just a few kms from the Tokatoka Peak however the similarities end there, Maungaraho Rock stands like a monolith out of the surrounding landscape. This walk is much tougher then the Tokatoka track, there are two tracks here one skirts around the base of the rock hugging the cliff side with some fantastic native bush and is fairly easy walking the other much more demanding track winds through some native bush then the chains start.

BAYLYS BEACH ACCOMMODATION BAYLYS BEACH HOLIDAY PARK • SELF CONTAINED UNITS • ENSUITE CABINS • CABINS (4 TO 6 PEOPLE) • LINEN HIRE • PET FRIENDLY • TENTS & POWER SITES • FREE WIFI 24 Sea View Road Baylys Beach Dargaville P: +64 9 439 6349 www.baylysbeach.co.nz/ E: [email protected]

SUNSET VIEW LODGE • SIX GUEST SUITE • PET FRIENDLY • FREE WIFI • Rates are charged per room for double or single occupancy. • There is a limit of two guests per room except for the Seashells Suite which has two singles and a roll-away if needed for three single beds. • A rolla-way bed can be used also in the Shipwreck Suite and Tasman Suite. • We offer our guests a free continental breakfast and free Wi-Fi. The swimming pool is always open for a soothing swim in resort-like conditions. • The pool area also offers a BBQ for guest use, a large outdoor dining table and chairs, and loungers for a perfect relaxing afternoon. • All rooms have clock/radio, hairdryer, heater, cooling fans and free Wi-Fi. • There is also a Guest Lounge/Dining Room, where continental breakfast is a buffet self-service. The guests may also use this room anytime for the use of the library, watching DVD’s on the big screen TV, board/card games, or simply socialising with other guests. 7 Alcemene Lane Baylys Beach Dargaville P: +64 21 053 7577 https://sunsetviewlodge.co.nz/ E: [email protected]

ACTIVITIES AT BAYLYS BEACH BAYLYS BEACH HORSE TREKS On the horse treks you can ride down the beach at your own pace, but when we turn to come home we walk the horses ONLY as all horses like getting home in a hurry. PRICES: $25 - 1/2hr riding lesson $40 - 1 hr paddock ride children under 14yrs $ 70 - 1hr Beach ride p/p (minimum 2 people) $125 - 2 hr Beach ride p/p 24 Sea View Road Baylys Beach Dargaville P: +64 27 390 4345 baylysbeachhorsetreks.webs.com E: [email protected]

Visit Pouto’s historic 1884 lighthouse, from Baylys beach along Kaipara’s scenic Ripero beach on a 3 to 4 hour tour. Enjoy amazing views of the ocean, fascinating shifting dunescapes, native bush and all that the wild west coast has to offer. Step out of your comfort zone and take a 4WD adventure along Kaipara’s Ripiro Beach – the shipwreck highway. Leaving from the popular Baylys Beach, drive along the sand and experience many of the area’s hidden treasures, as you travel to the historic lighthouse at Pouto. Built in 1884, this lighthouse is New Zealand’s oldest, wooden three-story lighthouse and boasts beautiful coastal views of the Kaipara Harbour, also known as The Graveyard. Over 150 ships have seen their last days in this area and old shipwrecks are often exposed by the shifting sands. PRICES: Adults: $110 Per Person Children: $55 Per Person (Please provide a child restraint for your child if they require one) Group / Family Pass: $400.00 maximum 5 Adults P: +64 21 027 00243 www.baylysbeachtours.com E: [email protected]