Highest drop 47m
Public access
6hrs
This canyon is a rewarding day out with some great abseils in a straightforward multi-pitch canyon. The canyon anchors are bolts with a few naturally rigged. The upper canyon starts with two abseils back to back. There are plenty of escapes all the way down. The highlight is the lower canyon with a spectacular 47m start.
Caution: Not to be confused with Lagoon Canyon (which is further to the northeast)
First descent by Grant Prattley, Nola Collie and James Abbott 2018.
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Warm day, very calm in the area after very windy weather at Arthur’s – this was definitely Plan B.
A quick walk in, heading into the water around 1230, reached the river and started walking out 3.30pm, back at car 530pm. Bruce Stream easily navigated.
A note on the pitch after the 48m – there is some damage to a rapide and we tried to remove it and replace with a new one, however couldn’t undo it – not for lack of trying! It was safe to rappel off.
Good fitness outing and the final 3 pitches are always fun.
Great trip out. Lead a larger group with a little experience that wanted a little bit of a step up from the easier canyons in the Canterbury region.
Very warm canyon on a nice day as its North facing the whole time. Would recommend as an early or late season canyon if you get a warm day.
Big pools at the bottom of the major rappels and decent bolting made for a stressless and enjoyable day out for everyone.