Guidebook for Puhoi
Food Scene
At the market you can enjoy some time in the slow lane, grab a freshly brewed coffee, meander around the stalls and take the opportunity to talk with the growers.
Stalls at the market sell organic and gourmet fruit, vegetables, chocolate, preserves, breads, meats, cotton reusable shopping bags and much more. To add to the atmosphere, local musicians play live music and the market is relaxed and friendly.
Every Saturday from 8am to 1pm.
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Bauernmarkt im Matakana Village
2 Matakana Valley RdAt the market you can enjoy some time in the slow lane, grab a freshly brewed coffee, meander around the stalls and take the opportunity to talk with the growers.
Stalls at the market sell organic and gourmet fruit, vegetables, chocolate, preserves, breads, meats, cotton reusable shopping bags and much more. To add to the atmosphere, local musicians play live music and the market is relaxed and friendly.
Every Saturday from 8am to 1pm.
The Puhoi Pub is one of the last historical hotels left in the Southern hemisphere. The interior is filled with the remnants of past and present memorabilia is enough to fill one with a sense of nostalgia.
Enjoy a glass of your favourite tipple, choose from the excellent bistro menu with daily specials, relax in the historic surroundings and take in the atmosphere.
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The Puhoi Pub Hotel & Stables...Est 1879
5 Saleyards RdThe Puhoi Pub is one of the last historical hotels left in the Southern hemisphere. The interior is filled with the remnants of past and present memorabilia is enough to fill one with a sense of nostalgia.
Enjoy a glass of your favourite tipple, choose from the excellent bistro menu with daily specials, relax in the historic surroundings and take in the atmosphere.
Mahurangi River’s Vineyard is embedded in the hills looking towards the Matakana Valley - a stunning, special place where passion, skills and care produce grapes that go on to allow the production of a selection of truly first class wines.
Mahurangi River is a property that has the terroir necessary to produce simply gorgeous wine that is growing in popularity and stature.
The Chardonnay and Bordeaux red vines are about 14 years old and recent varieties include new plantings of Albarino and top graftings of Raussanne.
Mahurangi River Winery & Restaurant
Mahurangi River’s Vineyard is embedded in the hills looking towards the Matakana Valley - a stunning, special place where passion, skills and care produce grapes that go on to allow the production of a selection of truly first class wines.
Mahurangi River is a property that has the terroir necessary to produce simply gorgeous wine that is growing in popularity and stature.
The Chardonnay and Bordeaux red vines are about 14 years old and recent varieties include new plantings of Albarino and top graftings of Raussanne.
Boutique winery featuring a daytime cafe for light, seasonal fare & a wooded, sculpture-lined trail.
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Brick Bay Wines & Sculpture Trail
17 Arabella LnBoutique winery featuring a daytime cafe for light, seasonal fare & a wooded, sculpture-lined trail.
Entertainment & Activities
It's a safe leisurely un-guided paddle along the Puhoi River which meanders 8km from the Bohemian village of Puhoi through to the scenic Wenderholm Regional Park.
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PUHOI RIVER CANOE HIRE
84 Puhoi RdIt's a safe leisurely un-guided paddle along the Puhoi River which meanders 8km from the Bohemian village of Puhoi through to the scenic Wenderholm Regional Park.
Bushrider outdoor adventures
Essentials
Famous for its Mahurangi Oyster and Chips ($10) the General Store also carries a great selection of groceries, Puhoi coffee from locally owned boutique coffee roastery, delicious sandwiches, cakes, pies and breads from award winning artisan Matakana Patisserie, a large range of Mustardmakers’ sauces and marinades, mustards and dressings or top class fish and chips.
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The Puhoi General Store
109 Puhoi RdFamous for its Mahurangi Oyster and Chips ($10) the General Store also carries a great selection of groceries, Puhoi coffee from locally owned boutique coffee roastery, delicious sandwiches, cakes, pies and breads from award winning artisan Matakana Patisserie, a large range of Mustardmakers’ sauces and marinades, mustards and dressings or top class fish and chips.
Drinks & Nightlife
Not only a brewery but an Orewa restaurant with a view of the beach, decor with solid wood finish, cosy banquettes, seaside cushions, plus the friendly, professional staff, Great varied menu.
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Coast - Bites & Brews
342 Hibiscus Coast HwyNot only a brewery but an Orewa restaurant with a view of the beach, decor with solid wood finish, cosy banquettes, seaside cushions, plus the friendly, professional staff, Great varied menu.
Sightseeing
The library on the riverbank is one of the smallest in New Zealand, the General Store is well stocked with local produce and the Puhoi Hotel is famous for its rustic character. There are many small artisan businesses in and around Puhoi making everything from cheese, mustards and preserves.
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Puhoi
The library on the riverbank is one of the smallest in New Zealand, the General Store is well stocked with local produce and the Puhoi Hotel is famous for its rustic character. There are many small artisan businesses in and around Puhoi making everything from cheese, mustards and preserves.
An easy 15 minutes drive away. the town has numerous attractions including the Warkworth and Districts Museum at Parry Kauri Park, the riverbank walkway, Lucy Moore Park and the Courthouse built in 1880.
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Warkworth
An easy 15 minutes drive away. the town has numerous attractions including the Warkworth and Districts Museum at Parry Kauri Park, the riverbank walkway, Lucy Moore Park and the Courthouse built in 1880.
Shopping
Held on the last Sunday of the month - a great place for local produce, fresh fruit and vegetables and other culinary and crafty delights.
Puhoi farmers market
5 Saleyards RdHeld on the last Sunday of the month - a great place for local produce, fresh fruit and vegetables and other culinary and crafty delights.
Parks & Nature
Set on a remote peninsula, Tawharanui Regional Park boasts some of the Auckland region's most beautiful white sand beaches, rolling pastures, shingled bays, native coastal forest and regenerating wetlands.
Tāwharanui is New Zealand’s first open sanctuary integrating conservation, recreation and farming. Pest free habitat provides a safe home for threatened native wildlife.
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Tawharanui Open Sanctuary
Takatu RoadSet on a remote peninsula, Tawharanui Regional Park boasts some of the Auckland region's most beautiful white sand beaches, rolling pastures, shingled bays, native coastal forest and regenerating wetlands.
Tāwharanui is New Zealand’s first open sanctuary integrating conservation, recreation and farming. Pest free habitat provides a safe home for threatened native wildlife.