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NZ Walking Routes > Canterbury > Hanmer Springs-Cheviot-Kaikoura > Dog Stream Reserve

Dog Stream Reserve

Location
Access from the village is closest from the end of Cheltenham Street. You can also enter it from Scarborough Terrace, the end of Bath or Leamington Streets, or the west side of the bridge on Jollies Pass Rd.
Description

This pleasant track along Lower Dog Stream winds through alder and willow trees. There are two entry or exit points to the Forest Walk area.

Native birds commonly found in the park are the korimako/bellbird, piwakawaka/fantail, miro-miro/tomtit, riroriro/grey warbler, titipounamu/ rifleman, tui, kereru and karearea/New Zealand falcon.

Introduced birds include chaffinch, blackbird, thrush, greenfinch, goldfinch and hedge sparrow.

Duration
1.0 hours
Level
Easy
Amenities
  • Birds
  • Mountain Biking / Biking
  • Plant Life
Source
www.doc.govt.nz
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