Ripiro Luxury Apartment in Dargaville, Northland, New Zealand | Apartments | Beach Vacation Rentals | Beach apartment

Ripiro Luxury Apartment is a stunning, architecturally designed apartment located at Baylys Beach in Dargaville on the west coast of Northland in New Zealand. Ripiro Luxury Apartment is a luxury holiday apartment at Baylys Beach, Northland, and has been architecturally designed with the discerning traveller in mind. The self-contained three-bedroom apartment can accommodate up to six people.

The area retains all the character and charm of a New Zealand seaside holiday town: traditional baches on pohutukawa-lined streets; local shops and takeaways; old tales of shipwrecks in the harbour; and a spectacular outdoor environment of sand dunes, private coves, warm waters and long, golden beaches.

Ripiro Luxury Apartment is ideal accommodation for a romantic weekend away, a holiday full of adventure, some time away with friends, or a base from which to explore the rest of Northland.

There are plenty of great things to do at Baylys Beach, where Ripiro Luxury Apartment accommodation is situated, or you can use it as a base from which to explore the amazing variety of Northland.

Baylys Beach - Relax:
* Stay in ? gather some good friends, good food and wine and enjoy the ocean views and sunsets from the open plan living area and deck at Ripiro.
* Grab takeaways from Sharky?s and head to the beach for a delicious easy meal.
* Relax on the beach ? only five minutes? walk from Ripiro luxury accommodation! (Don?t forget your sunscreen, hat and sunglasses, as UV rates are often high).

Treat yourself:
* Have lunch or dinner at the Funky Fish or Sharky?s licensed cafés.

Have an adventure:
* Rent a quad bike from the camping ground or take your 4WD along Ripiro Beach, New Zealand?s longest drivable beach.
* Go fishing for snapper off the beach or with a chartered boat.
* Explore the beach or check out the cliff top walks for amazing views.
* Forage for tuatuas ? tuatuas are great for making fritters!
* Go for a swim or surf (please do take care though, as rips are prevalent; speak to a local and swim on an incoming tide).
* Go horse riding on the beach.
* Play golf at the Northern Wairoa club.
* Go stargazing at Astronomy Adventures.

Dargaville and Northland:
Northland is an area of spectacular, unspoilt beauty. Its many beaches and coves create a dramatic coastline, with long stretches of golden sand and tranquil harbours alternating with wild, windswept beaches. Further inland, 2000-year-old giant kauri trees stand tall in the stunning forests that still cover much of the area.

Treat yourself:
* Have a massage or day spa at Essentially Skin in Dargaville.
* Head to Blah, Blah, Blah in Dargaville or Sahara in Paparoa for lunch or dinner.

Go exploring:
* Take a picnic and visit Pouto Lighthouse, built in 1884. Learn about the shipwrecks in the Kaipara Harbour.
* Visit Paparoa Farmers Market every second Saturday from 9-12 am, then have lunch at Sahara.
* Check out the maze and have lunch at Morrells cafe in the old dairy factory at Waimamaku.
* Call into the Kaiwaka cheese shop for fantastic local produce.
* Visit the Kauri Museum at Matakohe.
* Visit the Dargaville Museum to see relics from shipwrecks, Maori artefacts, a model railway and village and pioneer and gum digging exhibits.
* Visit local art and craft galleries in Dargaville.
* Take a scenic flight.
* Play paintball at Tokatoka.
* Climb Tokatoka peak.
* Take a Kiwi Night walk tour from Trounson Park.
* Take a walk around Trounson Kauri Reserve?s 450 hectare unmodified Kauri forest with an easy 40-minute loop track.
* Take a day excursion to Waipoua Forest and view Tane Mahuta the largest remaining Kauri tree.
* Head to Kai Iwi lakes ? swim, relax, hire canoes, or walk around the lake