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.
Category: 2 Star Canyons
Rangihau Lower Gorge v3a3II**, via Bulls Run Canyon v3a2II*
33m/6hrs/Public access
Coromandel Peninsula
Classic of the area; steep to start, then watery to finish.
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’.