Gorge walk/swim. More of a tough tramping trip then a real canyoning trip. 8 Km SW of Collingwood, Golden Bay. 5hrs round trip. No ropes required Download Slate River Lower Gorge information sheet.
Author: Dan Clearwater
Mathews Stream Canyon Trip Report
First Canyon for the Season! Located in the North Eastern Ruahine Range, the south branch of Mathews Stream was our objective for the day. During the steep but straightforward 2 hr access, we could see fresh snow sprinkled on the tops of trees on the ridgelines. Access was very simple, but the snow flakes bumped…
Upper Mangatepopo Stream
SH47, between National Park and Turangi, Western side of Mt Tongarirro. The land to the South East of SH47 is all Tongarirro National Park (open walking access). Observed the ‘Mangatepopo Falls’ (approx 30-40m??) and a reasonably enclosed looking stream whilst over flying the area. Suggest park one car at the SH 47 bridge, then drive…
One North Of Mary Stream Waterfall
Descended March 2014 by Alain Rohr, Holly Officer and Jethro Robinson. Steep alpine Canyon. One large Drop observed (100m), but more incised than the Mary Stream Waterfall. Access looks steep, best bet appears to be the TR. 1.5hr walk up Hopkins valley from end of 2WD access track. 4WD and MTB access to Monument Hut.
Mary Stream Waterfall
Steep alpine canyon. Hopkins Valley, about 1.5hrs walk in from the end of 2WD access. 4WD or bicycle access to Monument Hut. 4 drops observed, rather than a single 141m drop. Easy access on TL Download Research Sheet Mary Stream Waterfall
Pass Creek v2a2III
First descended by Alain Rohr et al. “pass creek is done. i did it with sott,jeff and a french boy. you don’t need a rope there. it’s nice about all the different kind of rock you pass. it’s a descent just good to learn how to climb down boulders,to practice. the last 15 minutes there…
Sawcut Gorge v1a1II*
Easy tramping, to a short but spectacular limestone slot. DOC Website information sheet
Blue Lakes Canyon
Steep Alpine Canyon, tricky access, low flow. Download research sheet Blue Lakes Canyon
Upper Otira River
Heard accounts that DOC staff used to run a few trips through the short gorge of the Upper Otira River. Walk up the Otira Valley track for half an hour or so, the drop into the river. Probably get out by Pegleg Flat. Appears that much of the gorge can be seen from the State…
Top Wairoa Gorges
The Top Wairoa Hut sits directly between the two creeks and both gorges start just downstream of the hut. Grid references here. The gorges don’t seem to be too long and I bet they both can be done in a day. Pretty spot and a nice hut nearby could make it a nice trip. Download…
Frenchy Cascade Creek v4a2III
From Alain Rohr, after the first descent, 28 Feb 2009, with Raphael Borrow et al. Access: 1h30 to walk up on the TR (very steep at the beginning.) Drop into canyon via slippery downclimbs and gravel Descent: 3hrs Description: DC6m,DC3m,DC7m,R1:10m,R2:50m(nice),R3:12m,R4:23m. Classic section at the end. Download research sheet Frenchy Cascade Ck José J. Pintado J. went…
Deep Creek
Public Access. Just from the look on the map and some similarity to Tiropahi canyon. Download research sheet Deep Creek, Charleston
Matata Reserve
The stream has been descended from above the bushline. Only one nice section of canyon, with a large amount of walking. Not really worth repeating. Trip report from Chuckys adventures
Ruatahuna Canyon
Waterfall tramping expedition, 3 day trip A reasonably full day accross the Umukarikari range to Bivvy at the head of the Canyon. One day to descend canyon, multiple, tall, back to back waterfalls. One day to bushbash out.. Download research sheet Ruatahuna Canyon
Okoeke Stream
One decent fall (very pretty) into a swim pool. No other falls observed Download research sheet Okoeke Stream
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Kapakapanui Hut v3a1III
20m max drop, 8 pitches 2hrs to the Hut | 8hrs back to the car An adventure, but not a good canyoning trip! “Waterfall tramping” down a steep stream, with loose-ish rock and lots of debris in the stream way. About an hour from the hut to the first pitch, 2.5hrs of frequent small waterfalls…
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