EVENTS AND HAPPENING AROUND DARGAVILLE AND THE KAURI COAST
If you want your event listed here contact Sue Taylor at the Dargaville Visitor Information Centre,4 Murdoch St,
Dargaville kaurinfo@xtra.co.nz or phone 09 439 4975
Check out the weather and tides www.metservice.com/towns-cities/dargaville
Please note that the Tutamoe Walk way is closed at
present due to logging operations.
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Woodturning tuition - all levels at The Woodturners Kauri Gallery with Master woodturner
Rick Taylor
1 day beginners from 8am till 4pm - you choose the day the suits you. Everything included.
We can arrange accommodation nearby. Camper Park Over on site, Bed and Breakfast adjacent.
Intermediate or advanced tuition also available for 1 day or longer.
4 Murdoch St, on State Highway 12, Dargaville 09 439 4975 www.thewoodturnersstudio.co.nz
or email
kauri4u@xtra.co.nz
Woodturning tools, CD books, kauri timber blanks, blocks, slabs for table tops, coffee tables tops etc. also available.
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Dargaville - Circus Kumarani - last Friday of each month
Parenga St (by car park at the back of the main shopping area) Dargaville
Open Stage Nights
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1 hour Kumara Show at the Kumara Box, Dargaville
Individual and group bookings contact the Visitor Information Centre 09 439 4975
Cost $20 for the show, a lunch @$12 per person also available but needs to be prebooked.
or morning/afternoon tea $6 extra. Dinner $20 pp (prebooked)
Ride the Kumara Train extra $10 and see the smallest church in New Zealand
This show operates on demand so just contact us and we will arrange the show for you.
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Thursday - Riverside Market Dargaville from 2.30pm to 5.30pm
in the Ad Focus car park, corner Totara and Kapia Streets, Dargaville.
Lots of good buys - cheese, bread, olives, fruit and vegetables and more..... make sure you get there early!
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90 minute Historic River Cruise on the Northern Wairoa River. Dargaville
Learn about the Kauri timber days, the mills, the homes and some stories about the characters of the area.
Adult $20 - child $10 up to 13 years and under 4 years old free - bookings essential Ph Sue @ Visitor Information Centre,
Dargaville 09 439 4975
Call or email us kaurinfo@xtra.co.nz
We can arrange a cruise for you. Maximum passengers 20 (minimum 6) but can add you to a cruise if there are only 1 or 2 of you. Subject to weather.
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Kaihu Hall Market Day - Kaihu Hall approx 20 mins north-west of Dargaville and only 10-15minutes from
Kai Iwi Lakes.
Sat 9am till 12noon (check for dates) )
Good range of produce, jams, pickles, baking, books, clothing and other nic naks - some thing for everyone.
Contact Esma Thornton 439 7293 - stalls are free.
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Maize Maze Baylys Beach turnoff from SH 12 Dargaville
Come and loose yourself for 45 minutes. (closed till the next growing season)
Gold coin donation as entry fee - Lions International project
open weekends from 10am till 4pm or other times by appointment PH 09 439 7464
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November 2011 to February 2012 - Summer Exhibition at the Dargaville Museum, Harding Park, Dargaville
"top to toe and all things in between" Ph 09 439 7555
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The Northern Jazz Society presents: Jazz in the Vines
New Years Eve 31st December 2011 11.0am till 4.30pm - Postponed due to weather till 7th January 2012
Marsden Estate, Wiroa Road, Kerikeri
Purchase your tickets from Marsden Estate Ph 09 4079398
Bands: Buddhapest Swing Quartet, the Carol Power Quartet and the Joe Carbery Swingtet
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Aratapu Tavern Friday 6th January 2012
Texas Swing Party - 7.30pm
featuring the Northern Swing Seven
"come dance the night away" free entry - courtesy van
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6th Northland Circus Festival 13th Jan to 15th January 2012
Kai Iwi Lakes - approx 20-25 minutes north/west of Dargaville
Friday 13th 10am till 9pm, Sat 14th Jan 9.30 till 9pm and Sunday 15 Jan 9.30am till 1.30pm-
You will be treated to a smorgasbord of circus, workshops, shows and heaps of fun for all ages and abilities.
This time around they are also offering non-stop unicycle events for those of you who cant get enough
of the single wheel. see website www.circuskumarani.co.nz or phone 09 439 5152 or visit at
14 Parenga St, Dargaville.
Camping is extra - contact Kai Iwi Lakes campground 09 4394757 or lakes@kaipara.govt.nz
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Rodeo at the Rodeo Grounds, Maungatapere
6th Jan 2012 to 8th Jan 2012
Contact Sec Dianna 021 367 546
Programme Friday 6th Jan 6pm to 7pm
Sat 10am till 5pm and Sunday 8am till 5pm.
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Dargaville Burnout competition and Kaipara Car Show weekend.
Sat 4th Feb 9am till 2am and Sunday 9am till am.
Hoanga Oudoor Events Centre, 770 Hoanga Rd, Dargaville off SH 12 just south of the Dargaville township.
Day Pass $20, extra to camp $10. Under 12 year olds free
check out www.kaiparacarshow.co.nz
$15,000 prize money, courtesy van from Dargaville Check website for full details.
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Kaipara Harbour Cruises - Cruise from Dargaville to Helensville then coach back to Dargaville.
Dates Sunday 19th Feb, Sunday 4th March, Sunday 18th March and 15th April 2012
$120 per person - byo lunch and food for the day. Tea/coffee, cold soft drinks, biscuits, potato chips for sale on board
the Kewpie Too.
Book now at the Visitor Information Centre, 4 Murdoch St, Dargaville Ph 094394975
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Northland Fieldays - Dargaville Thursday 1st March to Saturday 3rd March 2012
Contact 439 8998 for site info etc.
for accommodation contact 09 439 4975 Dargaville Visitor Information Centre
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Saturday 3rd March - at the Aratapu Tavern.... Urban Country.
5.30pm to 10pm.
Rocking good country-rock band playing all the oldies and more Dine at the Tavern and dance the night away
afterwards - more info contact Donice and Richard at the tavern 09 439 5923 Pouto Road, Dargaville
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Northland Cycle Challenge - 15th - 18th March 2012
Whangarei, Dargaville, Omapere, Paihia, Whangarei
15th March stopover in Dargaville - for accommodation contact Dargaville Visitor Information Centre
09 439 4975 - email kauriinfo@xtra.co.nz - we will book your Dargaville accommodation - get in early and book
if possible - but dont panic - we will find you accommodation. We can also assist with accommodation in Russell/Paihia
/Whangarei and Omapere - just book with us as soon as possible
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March 25th 2012 - "afternoon of Music"
with Kevin Friedrich and friends at the Lighthouse Function Centre @ Dargaville Museum, Harding Park, Dargaville.
also the opening of an exhibition to celebrate 40 years of the accordion in New Zealand.
Ph 09 439 7555
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Cruise from Dargaville to Helensville and then coach back to Dargaville
1 day trip- approx 10 hours.
$120 per person - byo lunch and food. Tea/coffee, cold soft drinks, biscuits, chips for sale.
February March and April 2012 departure dates.
Bookings and more info: Visitor Information Centre, 4 Murdoch St, Dargaville
Ph 09 439 4975 or email: kauriinfo@xtra.co.nz
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Dargaville - Kaipara Kai and Fun Festival
Saturday 24th March 2012
watch this space for events and happenings - keep this date free
Food from the Kaipara region kids rides, craft stalls and much more
Contact Lynley Thompson if you want to have a stall 09 439.5119 and for more information
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National Motor Cycle Rally/Tour 2013
The Vintage Car club is organising the 2013 event and the group will be staying in Dargaville on the night
off Monday 18th February 2013. On previous tours there have been approx 100 - 120 people taking part.
Contact Bruce and Claudia Jeffery 09 439 7813
accommodation can be arrange with the Dargaville and Kauri Coast Visitor Information Centre
09 439 4975 or email kauriinfo@xtra.co.nz attention Sue Taylor
If you have an event happening let me know and we will put it on here for everyone to see
Come back soon as see what else is happening ........