More like a cave than a canyon, Margaret Burn is one of the most spectacular, narrow, deep, committing and high-flow canyons in New Zealand.
Category: 4 Star Canyons
Gloomy Gorge v6a6VI****
One of the most difficult canyons in New Zealand
Whirling Water v6a6V ****
Possibly the most famous canyon in New Zealand.
The General v5a3V****
One of the most committing, sustained and narrow canyons in NZ. 44 pitches, super solid dark schist, deep, narrow, sustained. Don’t forget the “Slot of Doom”, with a handline to access 3 pitches (one including a deviation) on a 45m drop. If it had jumps it might be a 5 star canyon…
Tuke River v5a6VI**** (estimated)
Monster west coast canyon, only descendable in dry summers by an expert team.
Falls Creek v5a5IV****
80m (25+55m) | Public access | 4-6hrs
The Fiordland mega-classic – big features, big water, big smiles.