A gravel road that winds up the Puhi Puhi Valley, following the river along its course. It's an easy, accessible drive with a few small fords to cross and plenty of places to pull over, whether you want to get down to the river or just take in the views.

On a fine day the valley is well worth the trip. There are several good spots to stop along the way, and a DOC campsite sits right beside the road if you'd like to stay the night or break up the journey.