Descended by the French Aotearoa Exped in 2017, whilst scouting the Gloomy Gorge area. Second descent in Feb 2024 by Andrew Humphreys, Charlotte Workman et al. First descent French Aotearoa Expedition 2016/17, whilst in preparations to descent Gloomy Gorge. Second known descent, Andrew Humphreys, Dale Strang, Charlotte Workman et al March 2024. Andrew and his…
Category: 2 Star Canyons
Giant Gate Falls v5a5III**
Access up the true right, to a short but spectacular canyon on the edge of the Milford Track. A large catchment, very high rainfall an extremely deep canyon make this a very very serious proposition. Giants Gate Topo – quick notes Start @ 200m contour at mouth of canyon 5m DC on TR to shallow…
Sawyer Stream v4a3II**
42m | 3hrs | Public access
Mt Cook, Canterbury
Short, steep and sustained set of waterfalls through a solid sculpted greywacke.
Melita Stream v5a4III**
Best approached by kayak across Lake Gunn, walking around is not recommended due to thick forest and swampy ground. Access on the TR. Lots of absiels in powerful flows. Extremely hard rock: serpentine and diorite, so if you’re taking a drill, (which you should) take plenty of spare drill bits and extra batteries!!! First descent…