The Trickle

There is more information on this canyon available, but I’ve not had time to process it. This page is a ‘place holder’ designed to indicate the canyon has been descended. More info will be posted once I get round to it! Happy Canyoning! Chucky

Brae Creek

There is more information on this canyon available, but I’ve not had time to process it. This page is a ‘place holder’ designed to indicate the canyon has been descended. More info will be posted once I get round to it! Happy Canyoning! Chucky

Cushat Creek

30m max drop Approach 2hrs. First descent: French Aotearoa Canyoning Expedition 15 Feb 2013

Joe’s Creek

There is more information on this canyon available, but I’ve not had time to process it. This page is a ‘place holder’ designed to indicate the canyon has been descended. More info will be posted once I get round to it! Happy Canyoning! Chucky

Harris Creek

There is more information on this canyon available, but I’ve not had time to process it. This page is a ‘place holder’ designed to indicate the canyon has been descended. More info will be posted once I get round to it! Happy Canyoning! Chucky

Brady Creek v4a3III*

40m | 6-7hrs | Public access
Lots of rappelling, but a slip up high has filled the pools in.
Makarora Valley, Otago

Leaven Stream v3a3III*

There is more information on this canyon available, but I’ve not had time to process it. This page is a ‘place holder’ designed to indicate the canyon has been descended. More info will be posted once I get round to it! Happy Canyoning! Chucky

Stewarts Creek v4a5IV***

29m | 10-12hrs | Public access
Makarora, Otago

A canyoning marathon of jumps, downclimbs and rappels.

Jubilee Creek v4a2III*

Highest drop 50m Public access 5hrs Steep, Low flow canyon, with alternating enclosed and open sections. There is an EXTREMELY DANGEROUS foot entrapment on R11  between the canyon wall and a trapped log. It is difficult to see from above and very difficult to avoid, so until the log is gone, it is better to exit…

Muir Creek v4a3III**

There is more information on this canyon available, but I’ve not had time to process it. This page is a ‘place holder’ designed to indicate the canyon has been descended. More info will be posted once I get round to it! Happy Canyoning! Chucky

1601 SE Canyon

Done previously as an Ice climbing route in winter. Sounds like its worth a descent. Steep, back to back drops with carved rock. Access permission required. Download research sheet for 1601 SE Canyon – Matukituki

Crow Creek

Explored by Joe Budgen up to the 300m-400m contour, open and bouldery with no sign of bedrock or canyon features.

Mossy Creek

Descended by Jethro Robinson and Alain Rohr Jan 2014. No canyon found, just lots of downclimbing (with no need for wetsuits) Download research sheet for Mossy Creek

Kieran Forks Flat Canyon

Wilkin Valley. 100m+ drop into a deep looking canyon. Very impressive. Download research sheet for Kieran Forks Flat Canyon

MacPherson Creek

Descended a few years ago not a canyon, not worth a visit unfortunately.. The rock appears to just be too loose..  

Depot Creek Falls

Possible low volume schist canyon. Photo of Lower waterfall found on a website, doesn’t look enclosed, but would be worth exploring. Download research sheet for Depot Creek Falls