The picturesque mouth of the Puhoi River, surrounded by forested headlands, is Wenderholm, the first and perhaps still the most beautiful regional park.

There is a small native forest walk, the Puhoi River is a good safe river for kayaking. Walk along the long sandy beach and sit under the Pohutukawa trees and look out over the Hauraki Gulf.

• Gate access winter - 6am to 7pm (Non-daylight saving)
• Gate access summer - 6am to 9pm (Daylight saving)

Wenderholm contains one of Auckland's best examples of mainland coastal forest.

What to see and do at Wenderholm Regional Park

• BBQ - There are 3 electric and 6 wood-fired (2 double and 4 single) BBQs are available for casual use. You will need to supply your own wood or charcoal. The electric BBQs are free to operate.
• Car park on site: 290 spaces, also contains a 5-minute loading zone. 400 overflow spaces are available if the main car park is full and ground conditions allow.
• Mobility parking: There are two designated car parks in the main car park next to the pathway to the main toilet block.
• Beach: Wenderholm Regional Park has approximately 900 meters of family-friendly beach adjacent to large grassy picnic areas under the shade of pohutukawa trees.
• Boat ramp: The jetty and boat ramp are located on the Puhoi River estuary side of the park. It is not recommended to launch and retrieve boats for 3 hours on each side of low tide.