20m (40&10m ropes) | 2-3 days | Public access
A huge weekend adventure canyon, one of the test pieces of the Tararua’s
Author: Dan Clearwater
Robinson Creek v4a3II***
25m (2x30m)
2.5-3 hrs
Public access
A relatively short canyon, with a more open upper section with pools, jumps and swims. Then the canyon closes in for several drops, including a very impressive pitch into a giant cavern.
Whio Creek Canyon v4a4III***
20m (2×30) | 7h15m | Public access
Jumps and slides through enchained granite potholes, not far from Milford Sound
Rope Creek v4a3IV*
Max drop 31m Public access 2hr approach / unknown descent time / 1.5hr return Exploration by Jeroen Verhees et al, December 2024 Upper Rope creek: Jeroen (Stretch) Verhees, Billy Norton, Henry Rotherham (fox guides) and support from the top from Jack Kyle (franz guide) Middel and lower Rope creek: Jeroen (Stretch) Verhees, Billy Norton First…