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Introduction
You can hire a kayak for the downstream journey to Wenderholm.
Puhoi to Wenderholm by kayak - 7.5km
Hire a kayak in Puhoi and paddle down the Puhoi River to Wenderholm Regional Park. Exchange the kayak for your pack at the ramp at Wenderholm.
Requires an outgoing tide - check tides at Niwa Tide Calculator
Getting there
Northern Start: Puhoi Village
Southern End: Wenderholm Regional Park
Track conditions
Tide information for Puhoi to Wenderholm by kayak
- 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
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