45m (2×50)
14hrs
Public Access
Very long, steep, committing mountain stream with some nice narrows. A significant undertaking.
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17m (2×40)
6hrs
Public Access
Haast Pass (insert the area name here)
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Oteao Falls v3a3III**
30m (1x30m, 1x50m)
5h45m
Private access – see topo
Coroglen valley, Coromandel
Jumps, slides, pools and raps, a high quality day out in the upper north.
Deep Creek v1a1I
0m
1hr
Public access
Short scramble and wade, worth a wee look if you are in the area with a little spare time.
Lower Fish River, v1a4I*
2m
1hr
Public access
A great scramble and swim through an impressive gorge, just below SH6.
Ore Stream v4a5IV***
31m (2x60m)
5-6hr
Public access
One of the highest flow canyons in the Haast pass area. Steep, rough, technical, dangerous and beautiful.
Tri Falls Canyon v4a2III*
Highest drop 40m
5-6hrs
Public Access
Descent of a more open tributary of Woolshed Creek, with some nice raps, jumps and slides
Sylvia Falls v3a3I*
Highest drop 17m
1hr round trip
Public access
Very short, mostly horizontal gorge with a very beautiful final waterfall.
Ford Creek v2a2I**
No Rappels,
Public access
1-2hrs
Short, horizontal sandstone canyon
Three Fellahs Canyon v4a2III*
Highest drop 40m
Public access
6hrs
Generally open series of mid height abseils high in the canyon. Scrambly tramping in the lower section, then exit out lower Woolshed Creek.
Sharplin Falls v3a3III*
25m
3.5-4.5hrs
Public access
Interesting route finding through a boulder choked gorge. One short beautiful narrows section. The lower part of the canyon has had the boardwalk removed after being destroyed by rocks. So now after the last waterfall you head down the stream to gain the track 2 minutes before the carpark. The canyon is extended a further pitch so it has 6 pitches and is well worth the visit.
Wilberhorse Canyon v5a3IV***
Required Rope: 1x110m and another 110m of rope.
Private access, permission required (see topo)
8.5-12.5hrs