Gateway to Matakana Coast Wine Country
Puhoi (meaning ‘Slow Water’) has a rich historical bohemian past.
The Historic township of Puhoi is the entry to the Matakana Coast Wine Country. Puhoi's history dates back to 1863 when it was settled by immigrants from Bohemia (now the Czech Republic). A group of 82 immigrants arrived in Puhoi 124 days after leaving their homeland, having traveled in Maori canoes for the final four miles of their journey up the Puhoi river.
Today the Puhoi's Bohemian pioneer past is proudly remembered by the community. Its history has given Puhoi a unique atmosphere, which the iconic Puhoi Village Pub echoes. The interior of the Puhoi Pub is like a museum in itself, showcasing photos, tools and old-time farm memorabilia. Other historical places of interest to visit while in Puhoi are: Bohemian Museum, Church of Saints Peter & Paul, Puhoi Centennial Hall, The Landing Stone, Puhoi Town Library & Puhoi Historic Wharf.
While in Puhoi there are a range of activities you can go - Kayaking or Canoeing down the Puhoi River, follow the Puhoi Heritage Trail, enjoy the Te Araroa Puhoi Track, Dunns Bush Walk or go Horse riding. Puhoi has some great eateries, such as the Puhoi Pub, Puhoi Valley Cafe & Cheese Store & Puhoi Cottage Tea Rooms.
Puhoi Village also has a great range of accommodation on offer from boutique cottages to luxury lodges.
We offer a safe leisurely unguided 8km (2hr) kayaking adventures, paddling along the Puhoi River, which meanders from the Historic Bohemian village of Puhoi to the scenic Wenderholm Reg..more..
The small white concrete building on the Puhoi river bank has been used as a venue for meetings, first aid post, mortuary and a small craft outlet. Today is serves as the Puhoi town..more..
Let your tastebuds escape to Puhoi Valley with our handcrafted cheeses and indulgent yoghurts. One taste and you'll know...It's Puhoi Valley. At Puhoi Valley we have a ..more..
Held on the last Sunday of every month !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Puhoi Village Market - located in the heart of Historic Puhoi Village. Come & savor fresh local produce and cr..more..
Puhoi has some great walking options - either take a walk around the Puhoi Heritage Trail or join part of the Te Araroa Trail: Puhoi Heritage Trail: Arrange a guided villag..more..
The Puhoi Historical Society records the early history of Puhoi, a settlement created by Bohemian (now Czech Republic) immigrants to New Zealand from the 1860's. It maintains a Bohe..more..
The Puhoi Cottage Tearooms are one of the oldest tea rooms in all of New Zealand and the oldest serving traditional Devonshire Cream Teas. The building was established in 1907 and h..more..
Right in the heart of Puhoi village."A hidden romantic dream"Stay for the night or the week. You can rent the whole house or one of our four en suite bedrooms and enjoy a leisurely brea..more..
Open 7-Days...Hours Winter,Bar; 10;30am to 7;00pm Sunday to Wednesday...Thursday to Saturday10;30am to 10;00pm Bistro Hours,same opening as bar ,BUT CLOSES around 3;00pm..Open Later..more..
We warmly welcome you as our guests to Te Muri Ridge. The Te Muri Ridge experience offers you secluded and peaceful surrounds, relax and enjoy the serenity of a beautiful rural ..more..