35m
4hrs20min
Private land on the access route: permission required.
‘U’ Shaped fault line canyon with plenty of short to moderate rappels.
Category: 1 Star Canyons
Haehaenga Stream (1st/main tributary) v3a2III*
30m Public Access Steep, Low flow Stream accessed via the Bald Spur summit track from Te Aroha Domain. It is advised to park a shuttle car at the first bridge heading south out of town on Te Aroha-Gordon Road to avoid a long walk back to town at the end of the day!Natural anchors and…
Tui Canyon v3a2I*
17m
1-2hrs
Public access
Short and sweet, with easy access and low flow: this is probably the most descended canyon within range of Christchurch!
Raving Torrent v4a4V*
60m
12hrs
Public access
3hrs in, a number of slides and jumps, and a bigwater swim exit.