Walking this section
Introduction
Should tides not suit, or you don't wish to pay for kayaking from Puhoi to Wenderholm - it can be walked.
Puhoi to Wenderholm Road Bypass - 6.5km
Please wear a hi-viz vest and/or pack cover if available.
From the Puhoi Domain, turn left/east and walk 1200m and under the Motorway Bridge to Pahuehue Road. Cross with caution and turn right/south, following the east side of the road for 4.5km to Wenderholm Regional Park (Schischka Road).
It is 1km down the driveway to the start of the next route.
For northbound walkers using the road bypass. The motorway north of the Johnstone's Hill tunnels is not shown on some Topo maps. Do not use the access road that crosses above the tunnels. Descend the hill, remaining on the eastern side of the highway. Turn left (west) under the motorway bridge at bypass km 1, signposted to Puhoi
Getting there
Northern Start: Puhoi Village
Southern End: Wenderholm Regional Park
Track conditions
Cross Pohuehue Road (previously SH1) with extreme caution as cars are travelling at 80-100km/h. Walk as far off the road shoulder as you can, on the far side of the barrier fence where this is possible. The elevated motorway is now SH1
Potential hazards
- Vehicles on road or track. Walk well off the road, over barrier where possible
- Motorway construction and road works. Follow any instructions given by traffic management staff and signage.
- Track exposed to sun, wind or cold
- Few water sources
Accommodation
Wenderholm Regional Park - Basic camping, duty ranger - Auckland Council - P: 09 366 2000
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.