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Canaan Downs Scenic Reserve

Canaan Downs Scenic Reserve

Located in the Nelson/Tasman region

Introduction

This hilltop reserve has stands of ancient beech trees, bounded by rolling meadow scattered with eerie rock formations. There are mountain bike tracks and a campsite.

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Canaan Downs Campsite

Camp in Canaan Downs near mountain bike and tramping tracks.

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Caving

Experienced cavers can explore Harwoods Hole.

Harwoods Hole information and guidance.

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Canaan Downs mountain bike tracks

There are three mountain bike tracks that can all be accessed from or near the Canaan Downs Scenic Reserve car park.

Duration:30 min - 4 hrs

Difficulty:Easy, Intermediate, Advanced

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Getting there

From SH60 on the Tākaka Hill Rd turn off at Canaan Rd and follow it 11 km to end.

Know before you go

Wasp numbers can be high in summer. Always carry antihistamine and especially an epipen if you are allergic to wasp stings.

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