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If you come to Dargaville looking for fun, excitement or a dose of adrenalin, you certainly won't leave disappointed. There's bound to be aquatic, family or thrilling activities either here or not too far away, from marine mammal encounters and eco-tourism adventures to cruises and jet-boat rides. New Zealand is the 'Adventure Capital of the World', so adrenalin-pumping action is found all over the country. Jet boating and white-water rafting are exhilarating ways to check out the country's crystal-clear rivers and magic scenery. If you would rather stay dry then there's a myriad of land and air-based activities on offer too. The brave can try bungy jumping, the slightly less courageous can enjoy a tandem hang-glide or parapent, or for the ultimate thrill there is the free-fall skydive. Plus, abseiling or exploring the captivating cave systems that riddle both the North and South Islands should definitely be on your to-do list.

Dargaville is known throughout the country as the Kumara Capital of New Zealand. It is nestled
beside the Northern Wairoa River and has a rich cultural heritage of kauri logging, gumdigging,
shipbuilding and shipwrecks. In the last two decades, Dargaville has matured as a tourist attraction
and hosts such events as the Northland Agricultural Field Days and several major surf and trout
fishing competitions. Local art and craft galleries specialise in kauri timber products along with a
paper mill that produces paper products from rice grass, unique to the area and growing on the banks
of the Northern Wairoa River. The Dargaville Museum has relics from many of the area's shipwrecks
including the Rainbow Warrior masts. A range of accommodation is available, and the local cuisine at
cafes and restaurants features both local seafood and kumara delicacies.