In March 2024, Austin Edwards ascended from Dart River to 700m contour: no evidence of a canyon was found. There could be something above that elevation, but the nearby Abruzzi canyon was gorged between 600-700m.
Author: Dan Clearwater
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Whirling Water v6a6V ****
Possibly the most famous canyon in New Zealand.
Canyon Creek v5a5V***
2x50m + 1x30m
2-3 days
Public access
A committing alpine slot canyon, with continous high flow features.