About

Puhoi is one of two ethnic historic villages in New Zealand with the second being Akaroa, which is close to Christchurch. In 1863, the early settlers of Puhoi came from Bohemia, an area of what is now the Czech Republic. By the sheer hard work and determination of them all, Puhoi survived and eventually prospered.

Today, Puhoi remains a small village and retains much of it’s special character and because of this it is a great place to visit. Learn about local history and how Puhoi came about. Enjoy good food and nice drinks, have fun kayaking or canoeing the Puhoi River and experience the excitement of an off road adventure. Puhoi also has great accommodation options for those who want to experience all Puhoi has to offer.