3-star, high flow canyon with 10 abseils up to 80 meters height. Dragon’s Den follows a medium to high volume stream through two technical crux sections which give the canyon it’s grade. The highlight is the spectacular 80m waterfall with a grand view across the Pyke river valley. First descent: Dutch Canyoning Expedition 08 &…
Category: 3 Star Canyons
Eagles Nest – alternative start v4a3V***
The character is the same as the classic Eagles Nest. No added difficulties are encountered in this alternative entrance route. Anchors: 10mm ss wedge bolts and hangers and 5 mm dyneema with Tebylon half ring Longest abseil in this bit 35 m, but eagle’s nest is advised to take 2*60m rope First descent: Dutch Canyoning…
Tatare Stream v6a6V***
A fairly short but very techincal section of canyoning near Franz Joseph Glacier.. “Maybe the ideal warmup for Whirling Water?” said some of the first descent team… First canyoning descent, 21 February 2025. Edgar Fella, Henry Rotherham, Taylor Haisell, Jeroen Verhees, WIlliam Henry Norton, Louis Rgissart See the facebook post below for videos, until we…
Mather Creek v4a4III***
27m
6-7hrs
Public access
Plenty of variety: high jumps, low technical jumps, perfect slides, back to back absiels and beautiful narrows.