1x60m rope | 11hrs | Public access
Mikonui Valley, West Coast
One of the top canyons on the coast.
Tag: Westland
Tuke River
Monster west coast canyon, only descendable in dry summers by an expert team.
Diedrichs Creek v4a4IV***
15m (1x60m) | 9hrs | Public Access
Hokitika Valley, West Coast.
High flow jump, swim and scrambling canyon with 5 absiels
Goat Hill Canyon v4a4IV*
30m | 10hrs | Public access
Taramakau Valley, Westland
Scenic alpine approach, high quality slot sections, but with a fair bit of boulder bashing.
Muriel Creek v4a4IV**
20m (1x60m + throwbag)
10hr
Public access
Hokitika gorge
Long and physical. A big approach followed by an adventurous canyon with a mix of down climbing, abseils, and jumps.
Freds Creek v4a2II*
30m
Unknown duration
Private land: Permission Required
Lake Brunner, Westland
Trovatore Canyon, v4a2III*
50m
5hrs
Public access
Lewis Pass
5 drops in an open, sunny alpine stream.
Spray Creek v5a3IV*
100m (2x70m)
8h15m
Public access
The drawcard is two 100m+ waterfall sequences in a row. It has a good amount of water and gradient, and some great waterfalls.
Ford Creek v2a2I**
No Rappels,
Public access
1-2hrs
Short, horizontal sandstone canyon
Holts Creek v4a4IV**
40m
11-12hrs
Holts Creek is a big day in a remote alpine canyon. It is bolted but come with natural anchor rigging materials. The upper canyon starts with pool drop waterfalls. The only escape is a scree mid-canyon before giving way to enclosed steep walls. On the way down make sure to look back up the canyon at the spectacular series of waterfalls.
Bonny Creek v4a2II*
53m
7.5hrs
Public access
Steep, low volume stream with about 10 rappels, a few jumps and a very scenic finish into the Burke Gorge. Unfortunately a bit slippery, which detracts a little from the descent.
California Dreaming v4a2II**
40m
3hrs
Private land: access permission required.
A very pretty, low flow granite canyon with some stunning big rappels. A great beginners/intermediate half day out. Can be combined with neighbouring Fred’s canyon.