Canavans Knob
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Canavans Knob Track, located just south of town, offers a different perspective to admire the scenery. While the glacier may not be visible from the track, visitors are still impressed by the view and enjoy the easy walk through lovely bushland. The trail can get narrow and steep in some areas but rewards hikers with fresh water running down the rocks and a good view of the distant glacier at the top.Why you should go
- Enjoy stunning views of the Alps, glacier, river, and coastal town of Okarito
- Experience a moderate climb through rainforest with opportunities for bird watching
- Encounter Kea birds along the trail
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A lovely Bush walk gets a bit high and tight in places. Fresh water to drink running down the rocks. Good view of the glacier in the distance from the top of the track. Average fitness required and not suitable for strollers wheelchair or similar
Nice view of the alps and glacier easy walk up in the sheltered bush. Seems pretty quiet most of the time!
If you're restricted on time, I would recommend giving this one a miss and focusing your effort towards other rewarding walks (e.g. Franz Josef, Fox Glacier, Lake Matheson). The walk is quite steep, mostly uphill and the pay off is just a slightly higher view of the glacier (you see just a little more of the ice) from view. In retrospect I wouldn't have done this. Unless you're a fan of uphill walking; I would overlook this one.
Also important: there is a sign PARALLEL to the street the car park is on. So you'll have to look out for it as you drive. I nearly missed it.
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Know before you go
- Carry water due to humid conditions among trees on the trail
- Look out for a sign parallel to the street where the car park is located
- Consider visiting Canavans Knob for a shorter hike with beautiful scenery
- Check out 'Yellow Dog on a little journey' on YouTube for an informative video of the track
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Canavans Knob offers a lovely bush walk with fresh water running down the rocks, providing a good view of the glacier in the distance. While some reviewers found it to be steep and not as rewarding compared to other walks in the area, others appreciated the beautiful views from the top. The trail is described as easy but can get high and tight in places, requiring average fitness levels. Visitors also noted that Kea birds can be spotted around this area at times.Review score
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A lovely Bush walk gets a bit high and tight in places. Fresh water to drink running down the rocks. Good view of the glacier in the distance from the top of the track. Average fitness required and not suitable for strollers wheelchair or similar
Nice view of the alps and glacier easy walk up in the sheltered bush. Seems pretty quiet most of the time!
If you're restricted on time, I would recommend giving this one a miss and focusing your effort towards other rewarding walks (e.g. Franz Josef, Fox Glacier, Lake Matheson). The walk is quite steep, mostly uphill and the pay off is just a slightly higher view of the glacier (you see just a little more of the ice) from view. In retrospect I wouldn't have done this. Unless you're a fan of uphill walking; I would overlook this one.
Also important: there is a sign PARALLEL to the street the car park is on. So you'll have to look out for it as you drive. I nearly missed it.
Great small walk although very humid as in among the trees so take some water!
Really good view of Franz Josef glacier from the top.
Nice view up top. If you have time. Not a must do.
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