Category: 1 Star Canyons

Ruapae Falls v4a2V*

37m 2x50m
12hrs
Public access

Waterfall tramping, lots of short drops, boulder scrambling with a final gorge section and drop over Ruapae Falls.

Usually done in two days, with an overnight at Herepai Hut

Black Miller Stream is a short fun canyoning trip which is not difficult in normal flows & so is an excellent trip for experienced canyoners to introduce beginners to the sport or to break up a road trip through Kaikoura with a short diversion.

Wainui River v3a4V*

12m
10+hrs
Public access

Long, difficult bush bash to a high volume river/gorge with lots of walking and some jumping.

Waikoko Canyon v3a3I*

10m
2hrs
Public access

Short canyon section with some nice narrows and one good drop. Otherwise a pleasant stream walk.