58m (3x60m)
3hr30
Public Access
Kaimai Ranges
Multipitch descent of 153m Wairere Falls.
Category: 2 Star Canyons
Muriel Creek v4a4IV**
20m (1x60m + throwbag)
10hr
Public access
Hokitika gorge
Long and physical. A big approach followed by an adventurous canyon with a mix of down climbing, abseils, and jumps.
Bulls Run / Rangihau Lower Gorge v3a3II**
33m/6hrs/Public access
Coromandel Peninsula
Classic of the area; steep to start, then watery to finish.
HydroPhobia v4a2III**
26m (1x60m)
7hrs
Public Access
Kauaeranga Valley, Coromandel
Steep and slotty canyon with medium length abseils
Wakefield Canyon v4a2IV**
80m (3x80m)
7hrs
Public access
Mt Cook
Minga River v2a3III**
4m
4hrs
Public access
Arthurs Pass
Float, swim, jump and hike in a nicely slotted river gorge. Only one compulsory ‘drop’.
Pudding Hill Stream v4a3IV**
Public access
Steep alpine headwaters, bedrock main gorge, tough walk out!
10hrs round trip
Mt Hutt, Canterbury
Hester Pinney Waterfall v3a5IV**
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.
Mathews Stream v6a4V**
45m (2×50)
14hrs
Public Access
Very long, steep, committing mountain stream with some nice narrows. A significant undertaking.
Oteao Falls v3a3III**
30m (1x30m, 1x50m)
5h45m
Private access – see topo
Coroglen valley, Coromandel
Jumps, slides, pools and raps, a high quality day out in the upper north.
Ford Creek v2a2I**
No Rappels,
Public access
1-2hrs
Short, horizontal sandstone canyon
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.