Kai Iwi Lakes - Taharoa Domain -approx 25 minutes north/west of Dargaville
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Camp reopened 10th December 2010
CONTACT LEANNE AND ANDREW - CAMP MANAGERS 09 439 4757 FOR MORE DETAILS AND TO MAKE BOOKINGS.
Also camp grounds are available at Baylys Beach, Glinks Gully, Kellys Bay, Pouto, Tinopai, Pahi, Paparoa and Matakohe. Dargaville Museum also allows fully self contained motor homes (no power sites)
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With its clear sparking lakes, the domain is a shining jewel on Northland's west coast. The freshwater dune lakes of Kai Iwi, Taharoa and Waikare are renowned for their beauty and clear waters
The 538 hectare recreation reserve offers camping, a wide range of recreational opportunities and supports a rich variety of native bird, animal and plant life.
Recreational opportunities include picnicking, swimming, boating, kayaking, water and jet skiing, sail boarding, diving, trout fishing and yachting. There is also an extensive walking track around Lake Taharoa and a 2.5 km walk from the domain to the Ripiro ocean beach.
Camping is available at two sheltered camping grounds (Promenade Point and Pine Beach).
Cold water showers and neither campground offers powered sites.
The Kai Iwi Lakes are 35 kilometres north of Dargaville on a sealed road.
Booking essential over the Christmas/New Year period. Ph 09 4394757 for bookings at the camp.
please note - no dogs allowed at Kai Iwi Lakes
There is also accommodation at Wai Hou Oma Lodge only a few minutes from the Lakes - enquire at the Visitor Information Centre, Dargaville 09 439 8360 or email kauriinfo@xtra.co.nz;
(Lakes photos by Sue Taylor and subject to copyright) Art works by Ruby Martin and are for sale and are subject to copyright. Contact Ruby at Wai Hou Oma Lodge to purchased her art works)
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Art at a private property near the Kai Iwi Lakes - by artist Ruby Martin
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Wonderful art works near Kai Iwi Lakes (private property) by artist Ruby Martin (c) |
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art near Kai Iwi Lakes on private property Kai Iwi Lakes (photos taken October 2010 after the trees were felled) |
Kai Iwi Lakes Ski Club |
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 the grass is growing just need a little rain! |
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Kai Iwi Lakes looking towards Maunganui Bluff |
WOW - what an amazing location for a holiday, a day out with a picnic lunch, a swim, fishing for trout, perhaps a 2.5 km walk from the domain to the Ripiro ocean beach |
