St. Ann

Cranbrook Flower Forest

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Difficulty: easy
Distance: 3.50 km
Climb: 200 m
Time: 1.2 h

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A privately owned flower forest and nature reserve in the St. Ann hills, covering 130 acres of landscaped grounds and remnant rainforest. Trails wind through orchid collections, heliconias, ferns, and bromeliads alongside the Newport River where visitors can tube or swim. One of the more family-friendly nature experiences on the north coast; the café serves local dishes.

Safety hazards on this trail

2 critical hazards

Read every item before you set out. Hazards are curated by Tekahike and confirmed by the operator.

Terrain

Sheer drop / precipice

Unfenced cliff edges where a fall would be fatal.

How to stay safe: Stay on the marked trail. Keep children within arm's reach. Avoid the edge in wind or rain.

Critical

Navigation

Cave darkness / disorientation

Karst caves are pitch dark, sometimes home to bats and crabs, and have unmarked drops.

How to stay safe: Carry two independent light sources per person. Stay with a guide who knows the system. Do not disturb roosting bats.

Danger

Additional notes from the operator

Wear appropriate hiking shoes. Bring water and sun protection. Check local weather before departure for St. Ann.

What you'll find on this trail

Adventure

Sinkhole / cockpit feature
Cliff jump
Rappel / scramble section

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