26m
8-10h
Public access
Highlights are the enchained potholes with technical jumping. A slightly longer approach to a long, varied and low-flow canyon with scenic views towards Mt Aspiring.
26m
8-10h
Public access
Highlights are the enchained potholes with technical jumping. A slightly longer approach to a long, varied and low-flow canyon with scenic views towards Mt Aspiring.
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…
0m
1hr
Public access
Short scramble and wade, worth a wee look if you are in the area with a little spare time.
2m
1hr
Public access
A great scramble and swim through an impressive gorge, just below SH6.
31m (2x60m)
5-6hr
Public access
One of the highest flow canyons in the Haast pass area. Steep, rough, technical, dangerous and beautiful.
28m
6-7hrs
Public access
Plenty of variety: high jumps, low technical jumps, perfect slides, back to back absiels and beautiful narrows.
10m (30m rope)
8hrs
Public access
Main river gorge, with extremely high water levels and numerous huge syphons. Only in condition at the end of a long dry summer.
20m
9-10hrs
Public Access
Wilderness adventure canyon, medium gradient, lots of fun scrambling and down climbing. Normally done with a base camp in the Lower Landsborough Valley.
17m
11-12hrs
Public access
Wilderness adventure canyon, medium gradient, with a little bit of everything. Normally done with a base camp in the Lower Landsborough Valley.
70m
5-7hrs
Private land, permission needed
30m
Heli access to Forbes Hut
Public land
Plenty of jumps and fun abseils make it a little gem worth getting into and a 5 min walk from the exit of the canyon to Forbes hut make it all to easy.
30m
Heli access to Forbes Hut
Public land