Puhoi

Puhoi is a historic village with a population of about 500. It was first settled in the 1860s by immigrants from Bohemia in the Czech Republic. At that time it was very isolated, with access being up the Puhoi River by boat. The term "up the Boohai", referring to the Puhoi River by a corruption of its name, became New Zealand slang for any remote rural location. The village has been used as a location for several films.

By bus

• IntercityPuhoi is served by coaches running between Auckland and Kerikeri, with 4 coaches per day in each direction. Coaches stop at the Puhoi turn-off on SH1.

• Puhoi Heritage Museum

  address: 77 Puhoi Rd
  Small settlers museum housed in the former convent school.

• Church of Saints Peter and Paul

  address: 83 Puhoi Rd
  Roman Catholic church opened in 1881.

• Puhoi River Canoe Hire

  address: 84 Puhoi Rd
  Paddle down the Puhoi River from the village to Wenderholm Regional Park, taking 2 hours, with return by courtesy shuttle to Puhoi. Can also do longer or shorter canoe trips.

• Puhoi General Store

  address: 109 Puhoi Rd
  Sells takeaways, as well as general goods.

• Puhoi Valley Cheese FactoryMakes artisan cheeses, with tastings cafe and shop. Makes a wide range of European style cheeses and yogurts.

• Puhoi Pub

  address: 5 Saleyards Rd
  Established in 1879 and earlier known as the German Hotel, it is popular not only with the locals, but also with people from the city out for a drink at a characterful old country pub.

• North to Warkworth, 16 km
• West to Helensville
• South to Auckland/North Harbour