Guidebook for Donnellys Crossing
Parks & Nature
A small hidden road that takes you along the beautiful waima river gorge. A nice track that you can start at your cottage , with a short section through the farm, 3 hours return
Waima River Road
Waima River RoadA small hidden road that takes you along the beautiful waima river gorge. A nice track that you can start at your cottage , with a short section through the farm, 3 hours return
Everything Else
Lake Kaiiwi
Awesome swimming , fishing, hiking, waterskiing spot
Maunganui Bluff
A walking track with breathtaking views over the coastline. 2 to 3 hours av return
Visit the biggest and oldest trees of NZ. This is also home to Tane Mahuta
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Waipoua Forest
Visit the biggest and oldest trees of NZ. This is also home to Tane Mahuta
Entertainment & Activities
Geo thermal springs. You can relax in the hot pools with various health benefits
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Ngawha Springs
Geo thermal springs. You can relax in the hot pools with various health benefits
Sightseeing
Come up here walking or driving and enjoy the beautiful views over the entire Dargaville area and coastline, all the way over waipoua forest. At sunset this is a truely majestic view.
Jones Road
Jones RoadCome up here walking or driving and enjoy the beautiful views over the entire Dargaville area and coastline, all the way over waipoua forest. At sunset this is a truely majestic view.
Drive along the historic railroad line to Donnellys Crossing. This road is a beautiful example why you should travel the small backroads to truely get to know New Zealand.
Aranga Station Road
Aranga Station RoadDrive along the historic railroad line to Donnellys Crossing. This road is a beautiful example why you should travel the small backroads to truely get to know New Zealand.
Foster Road
Foster RoadA beautiful waterfall , scenic reserve.
A small spot on private farm, that has the only granite rock formations that have been eroded by nature. Here you find a track that winds around farmland showing off the amazing boulders and rocks with their stunning shapes. A very peacefull and enjoyable walk . (45min to 1.5 hrs) not far from the farm you come out at a historic landing with an old missionary site. Take time and discover some of the more hidden gems of NZ history. relax on the jetty, watch the tides change, walk along the sea. This is a secluded spot not many people go off the main track to see.
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Wairere Boulders
70 McDonnell RdA small spot on private farm, that has the only granite rock formations that have been eroded by nature. Here you find a track that winds around farmland showing off the amazing boulders and rocks with their stunning shapes. A very peacefull and enjoyable walk . (45min to 1.5 hrs) not far from the farm you come out at a historic landing with an old missionary site. Take time and discover some of the more hidden gems of NZ history. relax on the jetty, watch the tides change, walk along the sea. This is a secluded spot not many people go off the main track to see.
Drinks & Nightlife
Enjoy the local hospitality in the original pub of the area. We can recommend the seafood platter
Kaihu Tavern
Enjoy the local hospitality in the original pub of the area. We can recommend the seafood platter
Shopping
An amazing selection of all things made from Kauri wood. Bowls, utensils, jewelry, clocks.... crafted, hand carved and turned.
Nelson's Kaihu Kauri
An amazing selection of all things made from Kauri wood. Bowls, utensils, jewelry, clocks.... crafted, hand carved and turned.