35m | 5hrs | Public Access
Arthurs Pass
Great low-flow beginner canyon
Goat Hill Canyon v4a4IV*
30m | 10hrs | Public access
Taramakau Valley, Westland
Scenic alpine approach, high quality slot sections, but with a fair bit of boulder bashing.
Imp Grotto v4a3II***
40m (2x45m)
2.5 hrs
Public access
Imp Grotto is a very short, but spectacular canyon, with a little bit of everything. The access is quick and easy, providing excellent rewards for minimal effort.
Wilson Creek v4a5IV***
17m (2x40m) | 4-8 hrs | Public access
Haast Pass, Aspiring NP
Very deep schist slot canyon with many beautiful turquoise pools and significant flow. A serious undertaking in anything but very low water conditions.
Mathers Creek v4a4III***
28m
6-7hrs
Public access
Plenty of variety: high jumps, low technical jumps, perfect slides, back to back absiels and beautiful narrows.
Cross Creek v3a2II***
22m (2x25m) | 1-4 hrs | Public Access.
One of the most fun canyons in NZ. Beautiful slides, jumps and rappels in very cold water.
Isabelle Creek Canyon v4a4VI***
70m | 24hrs (2+days) | Public access
Tararua Ranges, Lower North Island
Chamberlain Creeks big sister! Multi-day adventure canyoning with big pitches, great views and jumps
Lower Tree Trunk Gorge v4a3II**
1x 40m rope | 35mins | Public access
Tongarirro River, Kaimanawa Range
Rap in to explore the end of this infamous kayaking gorge.
Table Creek v4a3VI**
75m | 12hrs+ | Public
Abel Tasman National Park
A canyoning marathon through the center of the Natioanl
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Billy Goat Creek v3a1I
2x20m | 4.5hrs | Public access
Red rocks area, Wellington town belt
Micro mission, close to town, no wetsuits needed
Makarora Gorge v4 a5 or a6
Massive water gorging.. one 30m pitch. Yet to receive a canyoning descent.