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
Tag: Haast Pass
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…