Alternative Track: Puhoi to Wenderholm Walk

• At the present time, the walking route to Wenderholm Regional Park is incomplete so, on an outgoing tide, you can hire a kayak for the downstream journey to Wenderholm. The kayaks do need to be pre-booked so contact:

Canoe and Kayak Hire

• Puhoi River Canoe & Kayak Hire - 84 Puhoi Rd, Puhoi (Opposite the Historic Puhoi Church) - P: 09 422 0891 or 027 2841672

Opening times - Daily 1st Sept - 30th June (Closed - Christmas Day)

• Hibiscus Kayak Hire - P: 021 1336938 - E: info@kayakhire.co.nz - $45 for Puhoi River, $50 for half-day (4hr) or $70 for 1-day hire if you want to go further (pickup/delivery fee may apply depending on final destination). All hire includes kayak, paddle, lifejacket and drybag.
• Auckland Sea Kayaks  - P: 0800 999 0899 (Freephone) - Operating throughout the summer months

Note: Exchange the kayak for your pack at the ramp on the Puhoi River side of Wenderholm Regional Park.

Requires an outgoing tide-check tides at www.niwa.co.nz/our-services/online-services/tides