The kayak route is open for 10 months (September to June) and is best down on an outgoing tide. At any time of the year you can walk to Wenderholm or close by Waiwera using the left fork (right coming north)
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-36.53, 174.68 · rel 9592461
-36.53, 174.68 · rel 9592461
Te Araroa - 02 Auckland - e Puhoi to Wenderholm Kayak
6,7 km from Puhoi township to Wenderholm Kayak through urban area.
Puhoi township
→
Wenderholm Kayak
linear
6,7km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
33
views
2
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
2× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Quiet area
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 5 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× monument
2× ruins
2× viewpoint
Landing Memorial Stone
monument ·
on the route
6,7 km
100%
Te Pā o Te Hēmara Tauhia
ruins ·
58 m off route
6,7 km
100%
Couldrey House Lookout
viewpoint ·
164 m off route
6,7 km
100%
Wenderholm Regional Park Picture Frame
viewpoint ·
215 m off route
6,7 km
100%
Te Kāinga Tawhito o Ngā
ruins ·
310 m off route
6,7 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Te Araroa - 02 Auckland - e Puhoi to Wenderholm Kayak is 6.7 km long.
At an average walking pace, Te Araroa - 02 Auckland - e Puhoi to Wenderholm Kayak takes approximately 1h 40min to complete.
No, Te Araroa - 02 Auckland - e Puhoi to Wenderholm Kayak is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Puhoi township to Wenderholm Kayak. Plan ahead for return transport.
Te Araroa - 02 Auckland - e Puhoi to Wenderholm Kayak starts at Puhoi township.
Te Araroa - 02 Auckland - e Puhoi to Wenderholm Kayak is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.