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.
Lodge Creek
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.