Kaipara District

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

Mangawhai
Known for Relaxing, Friendly people and Countryside
Experience secluded Mangawhai: its countryside, oceanfront, beaches, and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Mangawhai Heads Beach
  • Mangawhai Cliff Walk
Dargaville
Known for Friendly people, Small town and Shopping
Explore the golden beaches and rocky bluffs of the Kauri Coast from this riverside hamlet that is home to several art hubs and an impressive museum.
Kaiwaka
Check out the local area in Kaiwaka—home to attractions like Kaipara Harbour and Kaiwaka Library.
Baylys Beach
Head to Kai Iwi Lakes and Dargaville Museum—just two of the sights around Baylys Beach.
Te Kopuru
Head to sights like Kaipara Harbour and Zizania Hand Made Papers as you discover Te Kopuru.
Pouto
Explore an endless untamed beach, hunt for shipwrecks and visit New Zealand’s oldest wooden lighthouse at this peninsula on the Kauri Coast.

Stay near popular Kaipara District attractions