40m
2-3hrs
Public access
Short, steep granite canyon with interlinked waterfalls and plunge pools. Semi-open, medium volume.
Author: Dan Clearwater
Canyon Creek v5a3IV**
2x80m | Full day | Public Access
A high-quality remote canyon accessed by boat accross Lake Te Anau
St Pauls Canyon v4a3III*
60m| Half day | Public Access
Awe Burn Valley, Lake Manapouri
About 10 pitches in relatively low flows
Son of Gloomy
Descended by the French Aotearoa Exped in 2017, whilst scouting the Gloomy Gorge area. Second descent in Feb 2024 by Andrew Humphreys, Charlotte Workman et al. First descent French Aotearoa Expedition 2016/17, whilst in preparations to descent Gloomy Gorge. Second known descent, Andrew Humphreys, Dale Strang, Charlotte Workman et al March 2024. Andrew and his…