Styx Mill Perimeter Walk

A lovely longer walk around the perimeter of Styx Mill Conservation Reserve.

Start Car park off Hussey Road or Styx Mill Road
Finish Car park off Hussey Road or Styx Mill Road
Distance 3.3 km
Time 40 minutes one way
Access Suitable for buggies
Toilets In the car parks
Dogs On a leash at all times on the walkway. There is a designated dog park in Styx Mill Reserve for off leash exercise.
Description

The Styx Mill Perimeter Walk follows the river around the perimeter of the reserve, outside the predator fencing.

The walk is on flat, very easy terrain, with a backdrop of native plantings, mature trees and the meandering Pūharakekenui Styx river.

Get ready for this track using Plan My Walk(external link)(external link) by the NZ Mountain Safety Council. You can find track alerts, weather forecasts, trip reviews and a packing list, so you are set for your adventure. 

Walking tracks


Shared use


Connecting tracks


Closed


Parking square 100x100

Parking


bus

Bus stop


Toilets

Toilets


water fountain marker

Water fountains


 
Accessible tracks


Punt Tahi pointer 85x125

Challenging feature


Pukeko Tahi pointer 85x125

Entry and exit point


Avon River Rua pointer 85x125

Point of interest



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