Highest drop 75m (60m + 20m with double bolt anchors high on TL) Public access 7hrs Steep mountain stream, with generally low flows and a very big waterfall! A full description can be found in the Canyoning in NZ guidebook. Anchors need maintenance! As of March 2023: The big pitch was re-bolted as a 60m…
Category: 1 Star Canyons
Number One Canyon v3a3IV*
Highest drop 26m Time 8hr30min Public Access Challenging navigation to a low volume canyon with a bit of everything, swims, jumps, slides, raps. This canyon is fully described in the Canyoning in NZ guidebook.
Upper Tutaekuri Gorge v1a3II*
No rappels Public access 4-5hrs Requires Car shuttle Float/Scramble/Walk canyon, with a couple of short jumps/slides. This canyon is fully described in the Canyoning in NZ guidebook.
Tauherenikau Lower Gorge v1a4III*
Intermediate Tubing/Floating (no ropes) 5-7hrs round trip Public Access Hike in from Marchant Rd to Smith Creek Shelter, then down to the Bucks Rd end Assess the flows at the Tauherenikau Flow Gauge I haven’t been down it yet, so refer to a full route description in; “Tararua Adventure Guide” by Jonathon Kennett