The Pūharakekenui/Styx River spans 24.8km and travels through a series of reserves before reaching the Waimakariri River.
There are plenty of recreational activities available along the Pūharakekenui/Styx River such as walking tracks, playgrounds, feature art works and even kayaking between Janet Stewart Reserve and Brooklands Lagoon. Try a family picnic by the banks of the river under the ambient birdsong of korimako/bellbirds and riroriro/grey warblers.
Styx Mill Conservation Reserve is a large wetland reserve well worth visiting. There are walking tracks, picnic tables by a stunning lake and a dedicated dog park on site.
For more information about the Styx catchment, visit the Styx Purakunui Living Laboratory Trust(external link) website.
