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2 Star Canyons

Kaumira Canyon v3a3II** (grade pending until there are enough trip logs)

Posted by Dan Clearwater on

Highest Drop 20m

Time 3hrs

Public Access

One of the classic beginner canyons of the Canterbury region. Some nice short/medium pitches, big pools and jumps.

Run commercially by BigRockCanyons. Open public access, but a courtesy call/email to the guiding company is requested and will be appreciated.

Ph 0800 Big Rock (0800 244 762) or email info@bigrockadventures.co.nz

Thanks to Dan Clearwater and Grant Prattley for the Topo information.

Download Kaumira Topo

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  1. Josh K says:
    12/12/2025 at 12:10 pm

    Great short canyon.
    Very well bolted, as expected for a commercially guided canyon. Extra bolts on the TL of R3 & R4 that aren’t on the topo. Lots of fun options for jumps and slides. Managed to retrieve the rope from dry ledges after each pitch with 2x 25m ropes.

    • Date -11/12/2025
    • Water level -normal
    • Anchor conditions -All in good condition
    • Is the grade and star rating correct? -
    • Group size -2
    • Time: approach/descent/return (eg: 1hr/4hrs/3mins) -50mins/2hrs/25mins
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  2. Erwan says:
    06/04/2023 at 2:42 pm

    Fun Canyon! Worth doing if you are in the area! Well bolted! And a good canyon to introduce your friends to canyoning!

    • Date -4-4-2023
    • Water level -normal
    • Anchor conditions -All in good condition
    • Is the grade and star rating correct? -
    • Group size -2
    • Time: approach/descent/return (eg: 1hr/4hrs/3mins) -1Hr / 1 HR / 10 min
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