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Whirling Water v5a6V ****
Possibly the most famous canyon in New Zealand.
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Keyhole Canyon v4a3IV**
Max drop 65m (2x70m ropes) Public Access 4hr / 7.5hr / 30min (approach / descent /return ) = Total of 12hrs Keyhole canyon an unnamed tributary of Barrack Creek V5a4IV Keyhole is a steep and aquatic alpine descent. Polished rocks, blue pools and the back-to-back nature of the waterfalls make this a rewarding canyon. There…
Kapakapanui summit creek v4a1III*
50m max drop (2x50m ropes)
3.5hr/2.5hr/2hr = 8hr Public access
Dugga Dugga Canyon v4a2IV
It hosts some nice abseils and slides but not enough to make it a noteworthy canyon.
Jonno’s Canyon v3a2III
First descended by Messrs Bramley and Fraser, but they didn’t get around to telling anyone… Toine and Jonno went for a look thinking it was a first descent in June (!) 2024 and were surprised to find evidence of canyoners.. More features than maybe you’d think, but not really worth the effort to descend.