45m | 6.5-10.5hrs | Public access
Makarora Valley, Aspiring
Low water, beautiful rock & pools with lots of jumps. Exit via high flow Fish River.
Tag: Aspiring
Fish River v4a5IV***
15m | 4.5-6hrs| Public access
Makarora Valley, Aspiring
“Wilson Creek on Steroids” Narrow, high flow, deep, committing, dangerous and beautiful.
Eagle’s Nest v4a3V***
35m (2x60m) | 14hrs | Public
Over 40 raps, continuous canyon, huge day!
Dart Valley, Otago
Logjam Canyon v3a2III*
30m | Public access
Worth doing the lower section for a short/rest day
Hunter Valley, Otago
Pegasus Canyon v4a3III**
40m | 6hrs | Public access
Hunter Valley, Otago
Big 60 Canyon v5a4III***
55m | 7hrs | Helicopter to Forbes Hut
Another 3 start gem in the Hunter Valley, Otago
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.
Makarora Gorge v4 a5 or a6
Massive water gorging.. one 30m pitch. Yet to receive a canyoning descent.
Cameron Creek v4, a5 or a6
Big water with a couple of huge drops. More of a gorge than a canyon, yet to receive a canyoning descent.
Makarora Valley, Aspiring