Not an official name, just close to the ‘Lodge’ on the Topo map. Apparently its been checked out by locals, and it was apparently an ok canyon, but it got hit by a slip in the 90’s which ruined it. Who knows, it might have cleared out by now… Surrounded by private farmland, see WAMS website for…
Macpherson 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. Surrounded by private farmland, see WAMS website for details.
Bent Burn
Apparently its been checked out by locals, who called it ‘blocky’ (ie, lots of big blocks in the river bed, not really a canyon). No idea how high they started though. Surrounded by private farmland. Check out the WAMS website to see the public walking access options. No photos available.
Siberia Hut Canyon
Has been descended a fair few times, ends in the ‘swimming hole’ of Siberia Hut, so you can expect some observers when you arrive. No info on the canyon, but from the valley you can see a bunch of stacked waterfalls… I’d be taking a drill and at least 2x60m ropes and a staunch bushbashing…
1071 Canyon
Done in 2015 by the French “Aotearoa Expedition” Apparently it was reasonably short, but pretty good. No other info… Fixed wing access to the Airstrip and a hut nearby… who is going to check it out again and get a topo and some photos??
Tounge spur creek
Apparently its been checked out by locals, who found nothing of interest. No idea how high they started though. No photos available.
Sleeping God Canyon v4a3III**
Big pitches, some of the highest water levels in the region, big jumps, full-day out… This is one of the region’s best canyons. 5hrs 45m max pitch (3x50m ) Public access (courtesy call to CANYONZ requested before your trip 0800 422 696 ) SG has been an established canyoning route for a long time. Its…
HydroPhobia v4a2III**
26m (1x60m)
7hrs
Public Access
Kauaeranga Valley, Coromandel
Steep and slotty canyon with medium length abseils
Spray Creek v5a3IV**
100m (2x70m)
8h15m
Public access
The drawcard is two 100m+ waterfall sequences in a row. It has a good amount of water and gradient, and some great waterfalls.
Mathews Stream v6a4V**
45m (2×50)
14hrs
Public Access
Very long, steep, committing mountain stream with some nice narrows. A significant undertaking.
Narrow Spur
Unsure precisely which stream, but locals have checked it out and say there’s nothign interesting. No idea how high they entered.
End Peak – East Stream
Apparently explored by locals, who reckon there were no features of interest. No idea how high they got in.
Starvation Stream access to Rangihau Gorge
Not worth the effort. Go to Bulls Run instead!
Un-named Stream access Rangihau Gorge
This stream was descended when exploring ways to access the Rangihau Gorge. It had a few bits of canyoning, but wasn’t really worth it.
Deep Creek v1a1I
0m
1hr
Public access
Short scramble and wade, worth a wee look if you are in the area with a little spare time.
Lower Fish River, v1a4I*
2m
1hr
Public access
A great scramble and swim through an impressive gorge, just below SH6.
Ore Stream v4a5IV***
31m (2x60m)
5-6hr
Public access
One of the highest flow canyons in the Haast pass area. Steep, rough, technical, dangerous and beautiful.
Tri Falls Canyon v4a2III*
Highest drop 40m
5-6hrs
Public Access
Descent of a more open tributary of Woolshed Creek, with some nice raps, jumps and slides
Sylvia Falls v3a3I*
Highest drop 17m
1hr round trip
Public access
Very short, mostly horizontal gorge with a very beautiful final waterfall.
Three Fellahs Canyon v4a2III*
Highest drop 40m
Public access
6hrs
Generally open series of mid height abseils high in the canyon. Scrambly tramping in the lower section, then exit out lower Woolshed Creek.
Sharplin Falls v3a3III*
25m
3.5-4.5hrs
Public access
Interesting route finding through a boulder choked gorge. One short beautiful narrows section. The lower part of the canyon has had the boardwalk removed after being destroyed by rocks. So now after the last waterfall you head down the stream to gain the track 2 minutes before the carpark. The canyon is extended a further pitch so it has 6 pitches and is well worth the visit.
Wilberhorse Canyon v5a3IV***
Required Rope: 1x110m and another 110m of rope.
Private access, permission required (see topo)
8.5-12.5hrs
Woolshed Creek v3a3III**
15m
5hrs
Public access
A relatively benign sustained aquatic slot with a few nice short rappels and a couple of fun slides and jumps.
Holts Creek v4a4IV**
40m
11-12hrs
Holts Creek is a big day in a remote alpine canyon. It is bolted but come with natural anchor rigging materials. The upper canyon starts with pool drop waterfalls. The only escape is a scree mid-canyon before giving way to enclosed steep walls. On the way down make sure to look back up the canyon at the spectacular series of waterfalls.
Tauranikau Canyon v3a2III*
20m
7.5hrs
Public access
Easy, low flow canyon, ending in with a swim through the Kauaeranga Gorge
Hydroslide canyon
2x30m ropes
6hrs
Public access
Kauaeranga Valley, Coromandel Range
Diamond Creek v4a2III*
32m
6-8hrs
Public access
25 Pitches. The pick of the bunch in Waiorongomai Valley. Low Flow (much more fun after a bit of rain!) Big, continuous waterfalls with the odd gold mining relic.
Premier Creek v2a2III
25m
6hrs
Long, slippery waterfall tramping trip at the head of the Waiorogomai Valley. Only 4 pitches with lots of river walking in between.
Tawhiuau v4a2IV**
80m
10-12hrs
Public access
700m of descent makes this one of the biggest trips in the North Island. A solid 3hr approach up a steep but well marked track and a “mini canyon ” (2 pitches) entry to the main river. Big waterfalls, Hanging re belays and wide expansive views.
Sleeping Dog v4a2I
60m
Public access
Alternative entry to Sleeping God canyon. Has loose rock at the top and is not recommended.
Bonny Creek v4a2II*
53m
7.5hrs
Public access
Steep, low volume stream with about 10 rappels, a few jumps and a very scenic finish into the Burke Gorge. Unfortunately a bit slippery, which detracts a little from the descent.
California Dreaming v4a2II**
40m
3hrs
Private land: access permission required.
A very pretty, low flow granite canyon with some stunning big rappels. A great beginners/intermediate half day out. Can be combined with neighbouring Fred’s canyon.
Surly Creek v4a3III**
30m
Adventure canyon
Public access
Pretty good trip but quite a bit of down climbing and boulder hopping.
Fyffe Gorge v2a3III*
40m (optional, can walk around)
6-7hrs
Public access
Challenging scramble up a deep limestone gorge to a swim up and explore a short but spectacular marble slot canyon. Options for canyoning short canyon sections on the descent, but all can be walked around.
Rockburn v4a7III*
10m (30m rope)
8hrs
Public access
Main river gorge, with extremely high water levels and numerous huge syphons. Only in condition at the end of a long dry summer.
Greyneys Creek v3a2II
20m
Public Access
3hrs
A sizeable walk, a lot of boulder bashing, and 1 waterfall. There are better alternatives in the area.
Edwards River v3a4IV***
42m (rebelay allows 30m pitch)
Public access
8hr30min
6 pitches down a main river gorge with high flows, big jumps and challenging swims.
Kaumira Canyon v3a3II**
20m | 3hrs |Public access
One of the classic beginner canyons of the Canterbury region. Some nice short/medium pitches, big pools and jumps.
Purple Creek v3a3IV*
20m
9-10hrs
Public Access
Wilderness adventure canyon, medium gradient, lots of fun scrambling and down climbing. Normally done with a base camp in the Lower Landsborough Valley.
Wesley Creek v5a3IV***
124 m (2 x 70 m ropes)
10 hours (5 hours up 5 hours down)
Public Access
Steep alpine canyon, with large multip-pitch rappels.