Tag: Haast Pass

Robinson Creek v4a3II***

25m (2x30m)
2.5-3 hrs
Public access

A relatively short canyon, with a more open upper section with pools, jumps and swims. Then the canyon closes in for several drops, including a very impressive pitch into a giant cavern.

Mather Creek v4a4III***

27m
6-7hrs
Public access

Plenty of variety: high jumps, low technical jumps, perfect slides, back to back absiels and beautiful narrows.

Fish River v4a5IV***

15m | 4.5-6hrs| Public access
Makarora Valley, Aspiring

“Wilson Creek on Steroids” Narrow, high flow, deep, committing, dangerous and beautiful.

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.

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.

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.

Zig Zag Creek v4a3III**

55m (2x60m)
6-8 hrs
Public Access

Steeper, more open schist canyon, with 14 drops and a few jumps.

Highest drop 25m Public access 7-8hrs An adventure into the headwaters of the classic Robinson Creek Canyon. 7-8hrs is through to the start of the classic lower section; Robinson Creek v4a3II*** Download the descent notes and draft topo by Annette Philips for Upper Robinson Creek

Blue River v4a5III*

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

Gangers Creek v3a2II*

Max pitch 27m (2x30m ropes) 1h30/3h30/30min (approach/descent/return) Public access Nicely sculpted shallow canyon, with low water volume and lots of short to medium rappels. First descent: Dave Vass, Alain Rohr, James Speirs 2008. The first descent party were attempting to do the 2nd descent of Cross Creek, but got a little lost and ended up…

Pyke Creek v3a4III*

This is the Pyke Creek located in the upper Haast Valley, draining the Brewster Glacier, by the popular Brewster Hut track. Upper Pyke Creek There is a serious (and undescended) alpine canyon just below the glacier lakes: The water pours down glacially polished bedrock, through numerous drops, with hanging potholes. A quick look at google…

Crack Jump Creek

Ford Creek, TR branch

Ford Creek

The Trickle

Brae Creek

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*

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…

MacPherson Creek

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