Kaipara District Travel Guide

Northland

A sailboat anchored near a sandy beach with calm water and a clear blue sky.
A calm lake at sunset with silhouettes of trees and hills in the background.
A coastal landscape with clear blue water, a sandy beach, and tall plants with red flowers.
A beach with footprints, a rainbow, and mountains in the background.
A coastal landscape with a beach, ocean waves, and palm trees.

Popular cities in Kaipara District

A beach with footprints, a rainbow, and mountains in the background.
Mangawhai
Known for Relaxing, Friendly people and Countryside
Experience quaint Mangawhai: its countryside, oceanfront, beaches and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Mangawhai Cliff Walk
A coastal town with mountains in the background and a sandy beach in the foreground.
Dargaville
Known for Friendly people, Small town and Shopping
Get away to quaint Dargaville! Enjoy the parks, art and museums.
Kaiwaka
Kaiwaka
Venture to sights like Kaiwaka Library and Kaipara Harbour as you discover Kaiwaka.
Baylys Beach
Baylys Beach
Head to Kai Iwi Lakes and Dargaville Museum—just two of the sights around Baylys Beach.
A white lighthouse with a red top, surrounded by sand dunes and coastal vegetation.
Pouto
Venture to sights like Kaipara Harbour as you discover the local area in Pouto.
Tinopai
Tinopai
Known for Dining, Museums and Countryside
Relaxing Tinopai is calling! Discover its countryside, museums, gardens and more.

Stay near popular Kaipara District attractions