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Hokowhitu Lagoon Walk

Leave the city clamour behind and be entertained by the wealth of bird life that shelters in this environment. This open, picturesque walkway follows the Hokowhitu Lagoon from beginning to end.

Photo shows couple walking along limestone pathway with lagoon on one side and grassy reserve full of trees on the other.

Photo: ManawatuNZ.co.nz

We're currently doing some work at the lagoon. Read about it here: Hokowhitu Lagoon upgrade.

Track Difficulty Rating: 1  2  3  4  5   (1 = easy : 5 = difficult) 

Distance:  1.1 kilometres

Photo shows a map of the walkway at Centennial Lagoon.

Walkway shown in red

Contour:  Flat

Surface:  Limestone

Access Points: Centennial Drive, Caccia Birch Lane

Conveniences: Car park, picnic benches, toilets

Special Attractions: Lagoon views, bird life

Motorised Trail Bikes or Vehicles: Not permitted on any walkways

Dogs

Symbol - Dog-On-Leash Dogs must be on leash
  • Ensure your dog is under control at all times .
  • Please pick up your dog waste and put it in a rubbish bin or take it away with you.

Related information

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Parks and playgrounds at Alert Level 2

All parks and playgrounds are open again, including skate parks, basketball courts, and the dog park at Ahimate Reserve. It's OK to let your dog off-leash again but people should still maintain physical distance.
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Our services in Level 2

Find out what the change in alert level means for Council services.
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Exercising your dog

Check our online map to see where you can and can't take your dog in Palmerston North. Places you can exercise your dog off-leash are coloured green.