Dargaville Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Dargaville

Dargaville is known as the kumara capital of New Zealand, as the vast majority of the country's kumara (sweet potato) is grown in the area. It is also in the heart of the region of where the giant native kauri tree grows, and where the gum (fossilised resin) of the kauri was dug up to make products such as varnish, and nowadays decorative items.

Top Attractions in Dargaville

Explore the best things to see and do in Dargaville:

• ★Dargaville Museum, also known as Dargaville Maritime Museum
• ★Kaipara Vintage Machinery Museum
• ★The Kauri Museum
• ★The Kumara Box

Dargaville Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: