Top picks:

• Taste locally made Puhoi Valley Cheeses
• Meander down the scenic Puhoi River in a kayak
• Grab a hearty meal and a cheeky drink at the local pub
• Follow the historical walk which travels through the museum and library

Fact file:

• Puhoi is the Māori word for Spring Water
• Originally a Bohemian village, settlers came from the Czech Republic in 1863
• Puhoi Valley was founded in 1983 by two cheese makers

Why visit?

The historic ethnic bohemian village of Puhoi is 25 minutes north of Auckland. This small community gives visitors a taste of village life in rural Auckland and is worth taking some time to explore.

Step into Puhoi Valley Cheese Shop and Café and sample some of the finest specialty cheeses in the world. Taste cheeses rich with flavor - velvety double cream brie to the fine-textured subtle flavor of goat’s milk feta. Stop for lunch in the café and relax in the garden outside, or for a hearty pub meal visit the traditional pub.

  

To experience Puhoi’s natural splendor paddle up the river in a kayak following the same scenic path that the Bohemians took two centuries ago when they arrived from the Czech Republic. Puhoi river meanders from the village to the beautiful Wenderholm Regional Park. A relaxed paddle is a fun way to experience the great outdoors and enjoy a slice of outdoor Kiwi life.

Location

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