Ripiro Beach
Surf, fishing, coastal walks, sunsets and long open west coast scenery.
Baylys Beach itself offers many great Northland west coast activities: surfing, swimming, coastal walking, fishing off the beach and collecting shellfish at low tide. Ripiro Beach, Dargaville, Kai Iwi Lakes, Waipoua Forest and the Kaipara coast also make the holiday park a practical base for family holidays, camping trips and road-trip stopovers.
Dargaville Museum
The world-renowned Dargaville Museum is a fascinating must-see attraction. Located in Pou Tu o Te Rangi Harding Park with its magnificent views overlooking the district, town and the Northern Wairoa River, the Museum has 1800 square metres of exhibition space.
The Woodturners Studio
Home of Master Wood turner Rick Taylor. Rick uses ancient kauri pieces to create pieces from Toki, pens, candle holders, bowls, platters and hollow forms. Rick also offers 1 day or longer individual woodturning tuition.
Golf
The Northern Wairoa Golf Club offers 18 holes located right next to the Tasman Sea, Baylys Beach.
Sharky's Takeaways
Sharky's is our local restaurant and takeaways. They also have all corner dairy needs. Great for all ages; beers for Dad, coffee for Mum and icecreams for the kids. Open every day.
The Kauri Museum
Deep in the heart of an ancient forest that's gone, the Kauri Museum celebrates one of the world's greatest trees and honours our relationship with it. Learn stories of courage and determination, tragedy and triumph, boundless hope and unfathomable loss; kauri making a nation. 45km south.
Pouto Lighthouse
Take a tour to the remote Pouto Lighthouse and view the site of 150 shipwrecks at the entrance to the Kaipara Harbour.
Kai Iwi Lakes
Dream of a place of sheer beauty that was created more than 1.8 million years ago for the delight of kiwi campers, and you have the Kai Iwi Lakes – crystal clear freshwater lakes. The lakes are part of the Taharoa domain, an unsurpassed recreational reserve. Take the kids, the tent, the kayaks, windsurfer, fishing and dive gear, boat and water skis, surf ski and of course your togs.
Walks & Tracks
Anyone wanting to stretch their legs will find the Kaipara a great place to do so. The Kaipara boasts an impressive variety of walks and tracks, ranging from gentle strolls to a chance to climb Northland's second highest peak or look down on New Zealand's longest drivable beach from the summit of the Maunganui Bluff.
Make Baylys Beach Your West Coast Base
Stay close to beach walks, surf, fishing, freshwater lakes, forest day trips and Dargaville attractions.
Activities and day trips
From Ripiro Beach to Kai Iwi Lakes
Baylys Beach is especially useful for travellers who want accommodation close to natural attractions rather than a busy resort centre. Ripiro Beach gives visitors a wide open west coast beach experience, while Dargaville adds museums, shops, cafes and essential services.
Guests often use the holiday park as a base for surf casting, beach walks, sunset photography, golf, Kaipara heritage touring and slow road trips along SH12.
Helpful stay options for exploring the area
Why Stay Nearby?
Stay at Baylys Beach Holiday Park for easy access to Ripiro Beach, Dargaville, Kai Iwi Lakes, surf beaches, fishing spots, coastal walks, sand dunes and Kaipara road-trip attractions.