2x20m | 4.5hrs | Public access
Red rocks area, Wellington town belt
Micro mission, close to town, no wetsuits needed
Tag: Lower North
Chamberlain Creek v3a3VI**
15m max drop
2-3 days
Public access
Tararua Ranges..
The classic canyon of the Tararua Range! Awesome weekend adventure.
Ruapae Falls v4a2V*
37m 2x50m
12hrs
Public access
Waterfall tramping, lots of short drops, boulder scrambling with a final gorge section and drop over Ruapae Falls.
Usually done in two days, with an overnight at Herepai Hut
Friction Factory Canyon v4a2III*
Highest drop 43m Public access 5hr30min Low volume canyon with beautiful and large rappels close to Wellington. As with others in the valley this canyon finishes with a walk down the West Akatarawa River where there are a number of jumps and swims. Due to its low volume this canyon is best done early in…