Dargaville Things to Do

With magnificent views of the Firth of Thames and the Coromandel Peninsula, Tapapakanga has been occupied by a succession of Maori and Pakeha since the initial occupation of New Zealand 1,000 years ago. This is evidenced by pa... more

Great Barrier Island, 90km North-East of Auckland, is accessible by ferry and air. Captain Cook recognized the role the island played in sheltering Hauraki Gulf's water from Pacific storms and named the island the Great Barrier... more

Grafton Bridge spans Grafton Gully, joining Karangahape Road on the city side and Park Road en route to the Domain and Auckland Hospital on the other. The old picturesque Victorian cemetery lies below, as well as a stretch of m... more

South Head overlooks the Kaipara Harbour as well as the Tasman Sea. With a large sand dune field, forest roads, and great surfcasting opportunities along kilometres of deserted beaches, South Head is about a two-hour drive from... more

Takapuna Beach is just a few steps from the bustling but laid-back shopping center of Takapuna. It not only offers beautiful views across the harbor, fine white sand and safe swimming but also some excellent examples of lava-en... more

This 65 hectare garden opened in 1982 and has become Auckland's premier horticultural showcase. With a full selection of New Zealand native plants and trees, the Botanic Garden is an excellent venue in which to learn about the... more

This is one of the most popular speedway tracks in the country, and it provides entertainment for the whole family. All safety measures are taken, for crowd and drivers. The season runs from November through March. There is sto... more

Less than 11/2 hours drive north of Auckland is the Goat Island marine reserve. The driest way to see some of the 55 species of marine life which inhabit the area, such as snapper, moki, mao-mao to name but a few, is aboard the... more

Balloon Safaris is the oldest established ballooning company in New Zealand. All their balloons and pilots are licensed and approved by the Civil Aviation Authority. Passenger safety is of top priority, and radio contact is mai... more

Just a short stroll from the ferry building you will find this information center full of free brochures, maps, public transport timetables, accommodation information, and a small range of souvenirs. The whole country is covere... more