Campground · Nelson/Tasman, New Zealand
Canaan Downs Campsite
Canaan Downs Scenic Reserve
Canaan Downs Campsite has 10 sites near mountain bike and tramping tracks, including three mountain bike tracks in the reserve. Canaan Road is 11 km of gravel from SH 60 via Tākaka Hill Road, steep and icy in winter, and not for large campervans or caravans. No spaces are held for campers arriving without a booking. Fires are not permitted at any time.
Canaan Downs Campsite is a campground in Canaan Downs Scenic Reserve, Nelson/Tasman, New Zealand, with 10 sites. You book it ahead through DOC bookings.
How booking Canaan Downs Campsite works
Department of Conservation (DOC) takes the bookings for this campground. Booking system: DOC bookings. DOC lists 10 sites.
At a glance
- Type
- Campground · DOC category: Standard
- Sites
- 10 sites
- Fees (NZD)
- Adult (18+): $15 per night
- Child (5–17): $7.50 per night
- Infant (0–4): free
As DOC states them on 2026-10-31. Check the DOC page before you book.
- Rules and limits
- Not available: fires not permitted at any time
- Getting there
- Canaan Road, 11 km gravel from SH 60 via Tākaka Hill Road; steep, icy in winter; no large campervans or caravans
- Booked through
- DOC bookings
- Location
- -40.94287, 172.89185
In an emergency, call 111.
This page has no PermitSnag alert for Canaan Downs Campsite yet. Book it with DOC.
Nearby places to stay
Straight-line distance between the agency’s map points.
- Tinline CampsiteAbel Tasman National Park12.3 km (7.6 mi)
- Coquille Bay CampsiteAbel Tasman National Park12.7 km (7.9 mi)
- Torrent Bay Village CampsiteAbel Tasman National Park12.9 km (8 mi)
- Apple Tree Bay CampsiteAbel Tasman National Park13 km (8.1 mi)
- Akersten Bay CampsiteAbel Tasman National Park13.5 km (8.4 mi)
- Bark Bay HutAbel Tasman National Park13.5 km (8.4 mi)
Canaan Downs Campsite: questions
Do I need to book Canaan Downs Campsite ahead?
Yes. Canaan Downs Campsite is booked online through DOC bookings, run by Department of Conservation (DOC).
How many sites does Canaan Downs Campsite have?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists 10 sites at Canaan Downs Campsite.
How much does Canaan Downs Campsite cost?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists: Adult (18+) $15 NZD per night; Child (5–17) $7.50 NZD per night; Infant (0–4) free.
What is the emergency number at Canaan Downs Scenic Reserve?
In New Zealand, call 111 for police, fire or ambulance, and for search and rescue.
Permits and tracks nearby
Hut, campsite, region and location data: Department of Conservation (DOC), Crown copyright, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International.