Eagles Nest – alternative start v4a3V***

The character is the same as the classic Eagles Nest. No added difficulties are encountered in this alternative entrance route. Anchors: 10mm ss wedge bolts and hangers and 5 mm dyneema with Tebylon half ring Longest abseil in this bit 35 m, but eagle’s nest is advised to take 2*60m rope First descent: Dutch Canyoning…

McBride Burn

Not really a canyon – descended by a Wanaka CanyonSAR team in February 2023 as part of a search and rescue operation for a missing hunter. Photos courtesy Patrick Timm

Eagle’s Nest v4a3V***

35m (2x60m) | 14hrs | Public
Over 40 raps, continuous canyon, huge day!
Dart Valley, Otago