Pōhuehue facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pōhuehue
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Picnic area at the start of the Moirs Hill Walkway in Pōhuehue
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Auckland Region |
| Ward | Rodney ward |
| Community board | Rodney Local Board |
| Subdivision | Warkworth subdivision |
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Pōhuehue is a small, quiet area in the countryside of New Zealand. It's part of the Auckland Region, in a place called Rodney. You can find it along State Highway 1, which is a main road, located between the towns of Puhoi and Warkworth.
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Exploring Pōhuehue's Location
Pōhuehue is located where State Highway 1 meets Cowan Bay Road. This area is part of Rodney in the Auckland Region. A large bridge called the Pōhuehue Viaduct is also found here. It helps the main highway cross over a deep valley.
A Glimpse into Pōhuehue's Past
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European settlers first arrived in the Pōhuehue area in the 1860s. They sometimes called the place Little Scotland or Huhue. The first families to settle here were the Wilsons, Shaws, and Perrys. The Shaw family started farming in 1864 and built a historic farmhouse. The Perry family created an orchard and a plant nursery.
School Days in Old Pōhuehue
In 1899, the Huhue School opened its doors. It was only open three days a week because the teacher also taught at another school in Mahurangi West. In 1912, a post office opened in Pōhuehue. Later, in 1916, the school's name was changed to Pōhuehue School.
Building the Pōhuehue Viaduct
Work on the Pōhuehue Viaduct began in 1928. This important bridge was built to make State Highway 1 straighter and safer. It helped the road avoid a very steep gully. The new road was actually built right over the old school playground!
Fun Things to See and Do in Pōhuehue
Pōhuehue is home to the Moirs Hill Walkway, which is located in the Pohuehue Scenic Reserve. This reserve is a beautiful forest with native trees like kohekohe and taraire. If you visit in spring, you might even spot special greenhood orchids growing there. A small, pretty waterfall, called the Pohuehue Falls, can be found along the walkway.
The Amazing Redwoods Treehouse
The Redwoods Treehouse is a very unique building in Pōhuehue. It's a 14-meter-tall pod-shaped structure built around a giant redwood tree. Peter Eising designed this amazing treehouse in 2008. It was first created for a marketing campaign. Later, it became a restaurant and a special place for events.
