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The Kauri Coast is a quiet, stretch of coastline on the western shores of Northland. It has a facsinating history and some spectacular coastal scenery. A highlight is the magnificent Waipoua Kauri Forest, northern New Zealand's largest remnant of kauri forest.

At Matakohe, discover New Zealand heritage at the internationally acclaimed Kauri Museum. This museum charts the history of the local community who were so dependent on the mighty kauri tree.

Dargaville is a lovely town nestled on the banks of the Northern Wairoa River. It has several places of interest. Visit the Big River Art Gallery, Dargaville Museum and the Zizania paper Mill.
At Kaipara Harbour take the rugged unsealed road to historic Kaipara Lighthouse. Further north be sure not to miss the Waipoua Kauri Forest and crystal clear Kai Iwi Lakes, Nelson's Kaihu Kauri gallery situated at Kaihu 30 kms North of Dargaville, on State Highway 12. Or take a night tour of Trounson Kauri Park Mainland Island.

Kauri Dieback Disease: Help protect our kings of our forest

Kauri dieback disease is having a devastating effect on our giants of the forest. Once kauri trees are infected,they will die because there is no known treatment.

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Kaipara District

Information

Email info@kauricoast.co.nz

Kaiwaka 

Kaipara District Council Infomation Centre

1919 State Highway 1

KAIWAKA

0800 100 388

http://www.kaipara.govt.nz/

Mangawhai

MANGAWHAI INFORMATION CENTRE

It is located on Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai Heads, outside the Golf Club. Winter Hours: Fridays 2-5pm; Saturdays 11am - 5pm and Sundays 11am - 1pm. Ph 09 431 5090. Outside these hours the phone is manned by the Duty Motel   (no calls after 10pm please)

email mangawhaiinfo@xtra.co.nz

Free phone 0800 15 24 72 press 3

 Matakohe 

•  Information services for all accommodation, attractions, activities and tours with the main focus on the western route of the Twin Coast Discovery Highway and Northland.
• Address: 5 Church Rd, RD 1, Matakohe 0593 Northland
  • Phone: +64 9 431 7417
  • Fax: +64 9 431 6969
  • Email: info@kaurimuseum.com
  • Web: www.kaurimuseum.com 

 Free phone 0800 15 24 72 press 1

Waipoua

 Waipoua Visitor Centre
Waipoua Forest
Private Bag
Dargaville
Northland
Phone: 0800 362 468
www.doc.govt.nz

The Waipoua Sanctuary was created in 1952 to protect 9105 hectares (22,762 acres) of un-logged forest. This came to be because of public pressure during the 1940s when the New Zealand public became aware that the State Forest Service was cutting kauri at Waipoua forest.
Several organizations secured 50,000 signatures to Parliament in a wheelbarrow. Its hope was that 160 km² at Waipoua should be set aside for all time, inviolate from interference by man. Other petitions followed, and on 2 July 1952 an area of over 80 km² was proclaimed a forest sanctuary.

Most accommodation providers on the Kauri Coast have a display of literature about the area, they can advice you about local dining, places to see and things to do, even book your activities for you. We have more than 60 activities on the Kauri Coast. Please ask your hosts for details

You can also find information and "talk to a local" at
 

Baylys Beach

• Baylys Beach Holiday Park Phone (09) 439 6349

Dargaville:

• Dargaville Library - Normanby street       Phone   (09) 439 3150

• Dargaville Museum - Harding Park          Phone   (09) 439 7555

• Dormavilla Kids - 98 Victoria Street.        Phone   (09) 439 7373

• Lynleys Lingerie & Linen - Victoria Street phone  (09) 439 5119

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