Big pitches, some of the highest water levels in the region, big jumps, full-day out… This is one of the region’s best canyons. 5hrs 45m max pitch (3x50m ) Public access (courtesy call to CANYONZ requested before your trip 0800 422 696 ) SG has been an established canyoning route for a long time. Its…
Tag: Kauaeranga Valley
HydroPhobia v4a2III**
26m (1x60m)
7hrs
Public Access
Kauaeranga Valley, Coromandel
Steep and slotty canyon with medium length abseils
Tauranikau Canyon v3a2III*
20m
7.5hrs
Public access
Easy, low flow canyon, ending in with a swim through the Kauaeranga Gorge
Hydroslide canyon
2x30m ropes
6hrs
Public access
Kauaeranga Valley, Coromandel Range
Sleeping Dog v4a2I
60m
Public access
Alternative entry to Sleeping God canyon. Has loose rock at the top and is not recommended.
Kauaeranga Gorge v2a3III**
Highest drop 5m
Public access
6-7hrs
Interesting tramp to a spectacular gorge, with a number of classic narrow canyon sections and numerous small jumps and swims.
Camp Stream v3a2II*
Highest drop 30m Public access 7-10hrs Waterfall tramping through spectacular cliffs, with great views to the east. Download reasearch sheet for Camp Creek, Kauaeranga Valley
Atuatumoe via .626 v4a1III*
50m
4hrs
Public access
Very low flow stream, 3 pitches to 50m, natural anchors.
Mt Rowe Canyon v3a1III*
Highest drop 25m Public access 7hrs Steep, semi open stream in bush. Worthwhile as an option when there is too much water for other Kauaeranga Valley Canyons Download CanyonTopo for Mt Rowe Canyon
Webb Creek (probably about v3a2III*)
Highest drop 30m Public access 8hrs Low volume waterfall tramping Download info sheet for Webb Creek, Kaueranga valley
Sleeping Beauty Canyon v4a2III*
Longest drop 55m Public access 6hrs A committing descent with a series of waterfalls in relatively low volume water. Beta sheet for Sleeping Beauty Canyon