A new track to a historic village

May 2015

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The Puhoi Track passes through some nice native bush. Photo: Lisa Mead
Puhoi Track, Auckland  Just 50km north of Auckland lies the small historic village of Puhoi on the banks of the scenic Puhoi River. The name translates as ‘slow water’ and mid-week a tranquil, sleepy atmosphere permeates this rural hamlet which was originally settled by Bohemian cheese-maker immigrants in 1863. In the weekends the kayak trip […]

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