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Whirling Water v6a6V ****
Possibly the most famous canyon in New Zealand.
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Chauffeur Canyon v4a2V*
As of August 2025, this canyon has not yet had a full descent Max drop 27m A long approach means that its likely to require 1 to 2 nights for the full round trip. Chauffeur Canyon is the name given by the first canyoning explorers, to a section of Te Tanae Rangiharakeke Stream in the…
Fawn Falls v4a3II**
25m max drop (1x60m rope) 3h15m total (1h/1h30/45m approach/descent/return) Public access A short and fun canyon with some good pitches and jumps. A good adventure, particularly given the reasonably fast approach. First descent Christian Miller, Amy Burney, Conor Handley, Ben Fletcher May 2025. Images courtesy Christian Miller. Topo by Amy, Ben, Conor, and Christian.
Easy Creek v3a1III*
Excellent canyon for the novice canyoneer who wants to do a big waterfall!
Pīwakawaka falls canyon v3a2II**
A steep, sustained series of absiels with beautiful pools and generally lower flows. | Tutoko valley