Puhoi to Wenderholm Kayak

  • Walking
Difficulties
Easy , Medium , Hard
Length
7.4 km
Journey Time
2 hours
Region
Auckland
Sub-Region
Rodney
Part of Collections
Te Araroa - New Zealand's TrailTe Araroa - North Island
Track maintained by
Te Araroa Trail Trust

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. 

Conditions

Tide information for Puhoi to Wenderholm by kayak

Potential hazards

  • Poisons & traps at Wenderholm Regional Park
  • Tides, waves & rivers - safer at low tide - better to paddle (SOBO) on outgoing tide, or (NOBO) incoming tide
  • Water - wear a lifejacket.

No dogs allowed

How to get here

Northern Start: Puhoi Village
Southern End: Wenderholm Regional Park

Transport

Canoe and Kayak Hire

  • Puhoi Kayaks - 84 Puhoi Rd, Puhoi (Opposite the Historic Puhoi Church) - P: 027 484 1672   Puhoi Kayaks (formerly Puhoi River Canoe Hire) are part of the Puhoi to Wenderholm section of The Araroa.  Price is $50 per person. Hire includes Kayaks, all safety equipment and transport of your gear to your finish point.  Opening times - Daily 1st Sept - 30th June (Closed - Christmas Day)
  • Hibiscus Kayak Hire - P: 021 133 6938 - 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 Niwa Tide Calculator

Accommodation

There is camping available at the Schischka Campsite, turn left and walk 1km just after the Wenderholm main gates. 
Please do not freedom camp anywhere else within Wenderholm Regional Park.

Food And Supply

Track Elevation and Map

More information

For more information on Wenderholm Regional Park visit the website or contact the Auckland Council on P: 09 366 2000.

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Page last updated: Sep 12, 2023, 10:21 AM