Canyoning teams flying in via Helicopter did a fly past and reported “just a boulder pile, not worth a look”
Fergusson Creek
Flown over by helicopter, canyoning teams report “just a boulder pile, not worth a look”
Third Waterfall Stream
Looked in form edge. Nice section in middle, trekking on either side. Waterfall at top Local canyoners who went for a recce…
Second Waterfall Stream
Big waterfall at the top, then just boulders, according to a recce from the canyon rim.
Watson Stream
Explored by locals, but nothing of interest to canyoners found
Big Hopwood Burn
Worth a look by a keen team. It has been kayaked by Justin Venable, and explored from the bottom by local canyoners.. Good fun sections. Lots of water. Some Jolie encasement. No major waterfalls, but lots of swims and jumps if you want. Have not yet descended it, but canyoned up from road to about…
High Burn
Explored by locals, but nothing found of interest to canyoners
Little Hopwood Burn
Explored by locals, but apparently nothing of interest to canyoners
McGregor Creek
Apparently visited by locals, but nothing of interest to canyoners
Fast burn
Apparently visited by locals, but nothing of interest to canyoners/
Terrace Creek
Apparently explored and nothing of interest to canyoners
Parasite Creek
Apparently explored by Alain Rohr, but nothing of note was found.
Boundary Creek
Apparently explored, but not particularly noteworthy
Solitude Stream
Nothing found of interest to canyoners
Strachan Creek
Not really a canyon. 1-1.5hrs access up the Burke canyon. Following (if you can) the old track which runs on the true left side. It is been unmaintained for a very long time, so don’t be surprised if you can’t find/follow it. There was an old wooden bridge, half broken crossing Strachan Creek. Only a…
TR branch of Robinson
Nothing of interest to Canyoners
Lil’ arch canyon
A fun little scramble up without wetsuits: there’s apparently a little arch about the same elevation as the one in nearby cross creek.
Broderick Stream
Explored by locals, who found nothing of interest to canyoners
1809 creek
Nice canyon shape, but not enough water to be worth doing Locals who expored it…
Muddy Creek
Explored by locals, but nothing found of interest to canyoners
Templeton Creek
Apparently explored by locals: Nothing down low. Looks good up high but too far to be bothered walking up..
Sawmill Creek
Explored by locals, who found nothing of interest. No idea how high they explored though…
“Davis Flat” stream
Apparently locals have been for an explore up here, and found nothing of interest. No idea how high up the creek they explored though…
Unammed stream
Explored, but nothing of interest to canyoners according to locals.
Teil Creek
According to locals: A bit of a waterfall section up past the end bend. Not worth the hike.
Ithsmus Peak Canyons
There appear to be 3 canyons coming off Isthmus Pk and into Lake Wanaka – accessible only by boat. Have good shape, canyon exits similar to Camp ck and Waterfall Ck just to north. However the rosehip and bracken make the approaches too formidable many.
Minga River v2a3III**
4m
4hrs
Public access
Arthurs Pass
Float, swim, jump and hike in a nicely slotted river gorge. Only one compulsory ‘drop’.
Bealey Chasm v2a4I*
Public access
Blue pools, slides and jumps in among big rocks in this gorge. A PFD for the swims plus a short rope to aid downclimbing.
Graham Stream v3a2III*
30m (2x35m)
7-8hr
Public access
A steep, vertical alpine descent using mostly natural anchors makes this a classic Arthur’s Pass canyon.
Pudding Hill Stream v4a4IV**
Public access
Steep alpine headwaters, bedrock main gorge, tough walk out!
10hrs round trip
Mt Hutt, Canterbury
Freds Creek v4a2II*
30m
Unknown duration
Private land: Permission Required
Lake Brunner, Westland
Lyell Peak Canyon
Alpine adventure canyoning with big drops.
Public access
Trovatore Canyon, v4a2III*
50m
5hrs
Public access
Lewis Pass
5 drops in an open, sunny alpine stream.
Hester Pinney Waterfall v3a4IV**
26m
8-10h
Public access
Highlights are the enchained potholes with technical jumping. A slightly longer approach to a long, varied and low-flow canyon with scenic views towards Mt Aspiring.
Chamberlain Creek v3a3VI**
15m max drop
2-3 days
Public access
Tararua Ranges..
The classic canyon of the Tararua Range! Awesome weekend adventure.
Boundary Creek
Some canyon features and lots of swimming. Worth more visits to figure out where the goods are.
Lake Wanaka, Aspiring
Bay Burn
Apparently its been checked out by locals, who say they found nothing of interest. No idea how high they started though. No photos available.
Estuary Burn
Apparently its been checked out by locals, who say they found nothing of interest. No idea how high they started though. No photos available.
Bells Creek
Apparently its been checked out by locals, who say they found nothing of interest. No idea how high they started though. No photos available.
Raspberry Creek
Apparently this has been done a fair few times, and regarded as ‘not bad, although a bit dirty’. The canyon is on Mt Aspiring station, so permission is required for access. Plenty of other better canyons in the area; this record is mostly for historical recording purposes.