32m
6-8hrs
Public access
25 Pitches. The pick of the bunch in Waiorongomai Valley. Low Flow (much more fun after a bit of rain!) Big, continuous waterfalls with the odd gold mining relic.
Tag: Te Aroha
Premier Creek v2a2III
25m
6hrs
Long, slippery waterfall tramping trip at the head of the Waiorogomai Valley. Only 4 pitches with lots of river walking in between.
Army Creek v3a1II
30m
Public access
2-3 significant pitches before it joins with Navy creek.
Haehaenga Stream v3a2III*
30m Public Access Steep, Low flow Stream accessed via the Bald Spur summit track from Te Aroha Domain. It is advised to park a shuttle car at the first bridge heading south out of town on Te Aroha-Gordon Road to avoid a long walk back to town at the end of the day!Natural anchors and…
Tunakohoia Canyon v4a2II**
32m Public access 6.5hrs Tunakohoia is a little gem of a canyon nestled in the hills behind Te Aroha Township. Generally low flow, this is an ideal winter trip as you are not required to spend long periods in the water. The canyon is a lot of fun after some rain when the flow increases…
Navy Creek v3a1III*
Highest drop 22m Public access 11 Pitches down a low flow stream Some brief info on Facebook
Tutumangao Stream v4a2III*
Public Access 4-5hr round trip 45m There are rappels in the stream almost from the summit of Mt Te Aroha, however the best sections are lower in the stream. The reccomended approach is via the ‘Horsemans Track’ which is a local track beginning from the Hotpools. It is signposted from the hotpools, but does not…