17m
1-2hrs
Public access
Short and sweet, with easy access and low flow: this is probably the most descended canyon within range of Christchurch!
Category: 1 Star Canyons
Raving Torrent v4a4V*
60m
12hrs
Public access
3hrs in, a number of slides and jumps, and a bigwater swim exit.
Bridges Creek v5a4V*
60m
Private land: permission required
Inconsistent canyon, but with a couple of cool features.
Lake Creek v5a4V*
50m
Private land: permission required
A hard approach to a canyon which isn’t as good as it looks from the road, but still worth doing.