Brigid, Chris, Pip and Chucky had a fun day cruising through the Upper Tutaekuri Gorge. This is a non technical trip; the two small marked waterfalls are easily jumped or slid, so there’s no need for rope (except perhaps a throwbag). We encountered the stream in pretty low flows. A fair bit mor water would…
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Whiskey Falls Trip Report
After walking all the way up to the top of Mt Robert and then turning back in moderate rain a few days ago, we were stoked when the weather turned good for us to have a second crack at this first descent. Toine and I were joined by Bernat, a Spanish Canyoner for the day….
Ruamahanga Lower Gorge Trip Report
Although it rained all the way from Palmy to Mt Bruce, the weather actually cooperated for a trip down the Ruamahanga Lower Gorge. I was looking forward to seeing what it had to offer, since I’d not yet done any of the ‘Classic’ Gorge trips in the Tararua’s yet. Strolling into the Tararua’s via access…