26m (1x60m)
7hrs
Public Access
Kauaeranga Valley, Coromandel
Steep and slotty canyon with medium length abseils
Author: Dan Clearwater
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.
The General v5a3VI****
One of the most committing, sustained and narrow canyons in NZ. 44 pitches, super solid dark schist, deep, narrow, sustained. Don’t forget the “Slot of Doom”, with a handline to access 3 pitches (one including a deviation) on a 45m drop. If it had jumps it might be a 5 star canyon…
Mathews Stream v6a4V**
45m (2×50)
14hrs
Public Access
Very long, steep, committing mountain stream with some nice narrows. A significant undertaking.