Highest drop 80m Public access 6hrs A great vertical, reasonably low flow canyon. The three impressive 80m waterfalls are clearly visible from the road. The canyon is well worth the drive to get there. Download the North Falls Topo First descent: Pete Choate, Oscar Hadley, Stuart De Haas, Lee Den Haan, Richard Bramley 30/11/2017
Tag: Westland
Backstair Creek v3a3III*
Highest drop 28m Public access Tricky access to a moderate flow, v-shaped canyon with sustained waterfalls. Average to Poor quality rock (schist) and a few big (dangerous) logjams. Download first descent notes Backstair Creek canyon topo feb2016 – By Richard Bramley
Monkey Puzzle Gorge v2a4III*
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
Jackson’s Canyon v4a3III*
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
Not Stoney Canyon v4a2III*
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
Curtis Creek v4a3III*
This canyon is fully described in the Canyoning in NZ guidebook. This canyon is now almost fully bolted. You can download an updated Topo for Curtis Creek.
Civil Creek v3a3II*
20m | 4hrs | Public access
Small canyon with some nice waterfalls and sections of enclosed walls
Landsborough Valley, Westland
Cushat Creek
30m max drop Approach 2hrs. First descent: French Aotearoa Canyoning Expedition 15 Feb 2013
Hawk Creek
Just from the look on the Topomap. Public Access from Kokatahi River track Download research sheet Hawk Creek
Waikukupa Canyon
Lots of open drops seen from highway whilst driving Whole area is open access. Download research sheet for Waikukupa Canyon – Fox Glacier
Waterfall Creek
There is only 1 major waterfall (which is marked) Otherwise, it is just an open stream. Not worth the effort of accessing it! Download research sheet for Waterfall Creek – Maruia
Kiwi Jacks Creek v3a3II**
Max drop 20m. 2h45m round trip. Public access.