Kai Iwi Lakes (Taharoa Domain)
Dargaville, New Zealand
Three clear freshwater dune lakes with white sand and blue-green water, set among pines on the Kauri Coast. Taharoa Domain has a campground, a lake-edge beach and walking tracks. Check fees and booking rules, and bring insect repellent in summer.
- Nearest town
- Dargaville, New Zealand
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- -35.8240, 173.6550
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February–March, June–August and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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FAQs
Where is Kai Iwi Lakes (Taharoa Domain)?
Kai Iwi Lakes (Taharoa Domain) is in Dargaville, New Zealand, at GPS -35.8240, 173.6550.
Which road trips pass Kai Iwi Lakes (Taharoa Domain)?
Kai Iwi Lakes (Taharoa Domain) is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: The Kauri Coast and Hokianga from Kaikohe to Matakohe.
What is there to see near Kai Iwi Lakes (Taharoa Domain)?
Places worth a stop nearby: Trounson Kauri Park Campsite (12 km), Te Matua Ngahere (27 km), Tāne Mahuta, Waipoua Forest (28 km) and Hokianga Harbour Sand Dunes (40 km).
When is the best time to visit Kai Iwi Lakes (Taharoa Domain)?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February–March, June–August and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)