Panako Walkway is a 40-minute walk within Styx Mill Conservation Reserve, near Northwood, featuring wetlands, ponds and a viewing platform.
| Start | Styx Mill Road car park |
|---|---|
| Finish | Hussey Road car park |
| Distance | 1 km |
| Time | 20 minutes one way |
| Access |
Suitable for wheelchairs and buggies. Bikes are prohibited from Styx Mill Reserve and its walking tracks. |
| Toilets | Located in the Hussey Road car park |
| Dogs |
Prohibited. There is a designated dog exercise park within Styx Mill Reserve where dogs can be under effective control and a walking track around the park's perimeter where dogs may be walked on leash. |
| Description |
Begin at the Styx Mill Road car park and follow the path into the reserve. Head right and pass the lakes. At the fork, the right track leads to a small lookout and the left continues down the main track past a number of paddocks. Enjoy dense native restoration plantings and a meandering 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
Bus stop
Toilets
Water fountains
Accessible tracks
Challenging feature
Entry and exit point
Point of interest
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