Stony River (Hangatahua) Walkway

Track category

Walking track

Time:

10 min

Distance:

600m

Description

This short track begins at Hickford Place and crosses the Stony River swingbridge to Okato Domain. Enjoy a picnic, play on the field or fish for trout in the river (fishing licence required). Return the same way.

Getting there

The Stony River Walkway is located in Okato township.

Activities

Child/family friendly activities Child/family friendly activities
Fishing Fishing

Plan and prepare

  • Be prepared for changes in the weather
  • Take warm clothes including a waterproof raincoat

Before you go into the outdoors, tell someone your plans and leave a date to raise the alarm if you haven't returned. To do this, use the New Zealand Outdoors Intentions process on the AdventureSmart website. It is endorsed by New Zealand's search and rescue agencies and provides three simple options to tell someone you trust the details about your trip.

Location map

Location map of Stony River walkway.

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Weather

NZ weather

Maps

New Zealand topographic maps are available from DOC Visitor Centres

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Plan and prepare for your trip

Great Walks

Stop the spread of didymo
Check, Clean, Dry
all items before entering, and when moving between, waterways.

Safety

Follow the Outdoor Safety Code:
1. Plan your trip
2. Tell someone
3. Be aware of the weather
4. Know your limits
5. Take sufficient supplies

Safety alerts for Taranaki tracks

Contacts

Taranaki Area Office
Phone: +64 6 759 0350
Email: TWTConservancy@doc.govt.nz
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