Dargaville NZ
Water
Northern Wairoa Boating Club
Great venue for your event with stunning views out over the Northern Wairoa River. Book in function for your crew or make a reservation for a meal when the Club is open on Friday and Sunday evenings. Some bar meals are available. The food is delicious, there is a fully licenced bar and the views out over the Northern Wairoa River are outstanding.
Phone: 09 439 8098 | Email: secnwboatingclub@gmail.com | Address: Totara Street, Dargaville | More info: Dinners available on Friday and Sunday Evenings - Bookings Essential
Fast food
Moa Bakery and Cafe
Looking for a tasty pie - you will find a variety of pies at Moa Bakery & Cafe. They bake them onsite and also serve an assortment of cakes, slices and sweet pies. Good selection of drinks available from the drinks cabinets and freshly made coffee, tea and hot chocolate.
Mobile: 022 0332 303 | Address: 104 Victoria Street | More info: Open 7 days
Water
Taharoa Domain
The Taharoa Domain reserve's beautiful crystal clear Kai Iwi Lakes are ideal for safe swimming, kayaking, fishing, boating, cycling, and water skiing.
Explore and enjoy bush and open country walking tracks with native wildlife and revegetation programme making this a premier Northland reserve close to surf beaches, Waipoua Forest and other Kauri Coast and Northland attractions.
Contact person: Kaipara District Council | Phone: (09) 439 0986 | Email: lakes@kaipara.govt.nz | Address: Kai Iwi Lakes, Dargaville
Water
Kai Iwi Lakes Track
Description: This easy and enjoyable track begins at Kai Iwi Lakes Road and heads over farmland to the expansive Ripiro Beach (30 minutes). Return back along the same track or continue north along Ripiro Beach to the other end at Aranga Beach Road (a further 1 hour 30 minutes). The view to the north is dominated by the majestic Maunganui Bluff in the distance, and marks the end of this track.
Getting there: Access is from Kai Iwi Lakes Road. From Dargaville, head north on SH12 for 23.6 km. Turn left onto Omamari Road and follow this for 7.6 km, then turn right into Kai Iwi Lakes Road and follow this for 4.8 km. The start of the track is signposted on the left of the road. To walk the track in reverse, start on the northern end on Aranga Beach Road. From Dargaville, head north on SH12 for 36 km, then turn left onto Aranga Beach Road and continue for 6.5 km to the road end.
Know before you go: Access along the coastline is limited to the intertidal zone – the land above high tide is private land and trespassers may be prosecuted.
Contact person: Department of Conservation | Address: Kai Iwi Lakes to Maunganui Bluff | More info: Activity Level: Medium to High
Regular Community Events
Literacy Aotearoa
We offer quality adult education to ensure whanau, workplaces and communities realise their full social, economic and cultural potential.
Phone: 09 601 4144 | Email: info.c1@literacy.org.nz | Address: 22 Gladstone Street cnr Normanby St, Dargaville 0310 | More info: Mon - Fri 9am to 3pm
Sport
Dargaville Stockcars
Parking free; no dogs however, please!
Hot food and cold drinks are available at the club canteen (Cash Only no debit or credit cards) or you can bring your own refreshments, but there is to be absolutely no consumption of alcohol prior to the completion of racing, as above all we strive to be a family-friendly facility.
Spectators are permitted in the pit area prior to the start of racing, but must be aware of the hazards of moving vehicles and children must always be under the supervision of an adult.
Situated approximately 1.5 km from Dargaville on State Highway 14, the road from Dargaville to Whangarei.
Mobile: 021 595 525 | Address: State Highway 14, Dargaville
Art & Entertainment
Northern Wairoa Country Music Club
Join us for a fun toe tapping time!!
Contact person: Ken Foster | Phone: 09 439 8046 | Mobile: 027 291 6261 | Address: 23 Onslow Street, Dargaville (Scout Hall) | More info: Held every 1st Sunday of the month
Regular Community Events
Air Training Corp - 57 Squadron, Dargaville
For boys and girls aged 13-18 years. Meet on Monday night 6 pm to 9 pm at the Dargaville Aero Club.
Contact person: Gordon | Mobile: 021 262 0547 | Address: Dargaville Aero Club, Hoanga Road, Dargaville
Regular Community Events
Alcoholics Anonymous
Dargaville meetings held at the Lighthouse Church cnr of Parore & Normanby St. Mondays 4.30pm
Thursday meetings held at the Anglican Church Hall 58 Hokianga Rd, Dargaville 7.30pm. To the top of the drive, parking available.
Phone: 0800 229 6757 | Mobile: Ladies call 020 4082 1373 | Email: help@aa.org.nz | Address: Meeting Address noted | More info: Fellowship of people sharing their experiences, strength and hope with each other
Regular Community Events
Dementia Te Tai Tokerau - Carer Support
Dementia Tai Tokerau - A place where journeys unite.
Contact person: Maxine | Mobile: 0226916068 | Email: info@dementiatt.nz | Address: Northern Wairoa Boating Club | More info: Dementia Tai Tokerau meet every 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Northern Wairoa Boating Club.
Sport
Arapohue Tennis Club
Social Tennis on Monday nights 6.15pm till dark.
Held at Arapohue Showgrounds, 3338 Mititai Rd, Arapohue.
Casual games. All ages welcome!
Contact person: Raewyn or Sue | Phone: 09 439 2512 or 09 439 2154 | Address: Arapohue Showgrounds, 3338 Mititai Road, Dargaville | More info: From October through to April. Monday nights 6.15pm till dark.
Regular Community Events
Citizens Advice Bureau
At the CAB we try to help people to know and understand their rights and obligations and how to use this information to get the best outcomes, provide people with the confidence and support they need to take action, and work for positive social change within communities and wider society. We provide a free and independent service to all.
Phone: 09 439 6100 or 0800 367 222 | Email: dargaville@cab.org.nz | Address: McKay House 16 Parenga Street, Dargaville | More info: Open Monday to Friday 10 am to 1 pm
Regular Community Events
Dargaville Firearms and Militaria Collectors Club
Meetings are held at the Lions Club Hall opposite the Old Post Office at 7.30pm - the 3rd Friday in January, March, May, July, September, November.
Contact person: Shirley Andrews - Secretary/Treasurer | Phone: 09 439 8800 | Mobile: 027 215 1833 Alec Melville - President | Address: Lions Club Hall, Hokianga Road, Dargaville | More info: Meetings the 3rd Friday in January, March, May, July, September, November
Regular Community Events
Kaipara Budgeting Service
Free and confidential.
Monday to Friday 9 am to 1 pm. Parking available at the top of the steep driveway.
Contact person: Reception | Phone: 09 439 8592 | Email: kaiparabudgetingservice@gmail.com | Address: 80 Normanby Street, Dargaville | More info: Mon - Fri 9am - 1pm
Regular Community Events
Stepping Out Leisure Marching Team
New marchers welcome!! Come along and have a look!!
Every Tuesday 4pm - 5pm at the Dalmatian Community Hall - 20 Normanby St, Dargaville
Contact person: Sharon Hunter | Mobile: 027 395 634 | Address: 20 Normanby St Dargaville (Dalmatian Community Hall) | More info: Tuesdays at 4pm
Regular Community Events
Mainly Music
Welcome! $2 per child or $3 per family.
Contact person: Rebecca | Mobile: 021 969 626 | Address: 185/187 Victoria St, Dargaville (Baptist Community Church) | More info: Wednesdays 10am to 11am
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Sport
Northern Wairoa Indoor Bowls Club
Mondays held at the Parish Anglican Church - 58 Hokianga Rd at 7pm
Wednesdays held at the Dargaville Dalmatian Hall - 20 Normanby St at 7pm
Contact person: Warren Younger | Phone: 09 439 6155 Evenings | Mobile: 027 478 5102 | More info: Held Mondays and Wednesdays at 7pm
Regular Community Events
Northern Wairoa Lions Club Inc
Business Meeting first Thursday of the month at 7 pm.
Address: Lions Centre, Hokianga Road, Dargaville
Regular Community Events
Parkinsons Support Group
I am one of the Nurses for Parkinson’s and cover Whangarei and Kaipara.
My role is to provide support and information to Parkinson’s clients and their carers, whanau, family through home visits, telephone contact, meetings and in-services.
My background is as an Enrolled Nurse since 1980 having worked in a variety of health-related fields.
Please feel free to contact me for any support, information I can provide for you as a client or carer.
Contact person: Vicki Sadgrove | Phone: 09 437 6876 | Mobile: 027 268 4973 | Email: vicki.sadgrove@parkinsons.org.nz | More info: Meetings held the 1st Thursday of the month at the Kiosk, Logan St, Dargaville
Art & Entertainment
Peggy Purls in our Community
Every third Wednesday at 10.30 am at the Dargaville Sewing & Curtain Centre, 51 Normanby Street, Dargaville.
Contact person: Marion | Phone: 09 439 8540 | Address: 51 Normanby Street, Dargaville