Public access near Pipiriki Mostly horizontal canyon, through mudstone (papa) Anchors could be very challenging in the weak ‘rock’ Download research sheet for Kaukore Stream
Tag: Lower North
Waipehi Canyon v3a2VI*
Highest Drop 26m via gully or 70-100m via main canyon 21hrs round trip (Done in two long days, with an overnight at Cattle Ridge Hut) Public Access A huge first pitch that can be avoided if desired. Waterfall tramping, lots of short drops, with some nice gorge sections. Boulder scrambling adventure canyon Download CanyonTopo for Waipehi…
Dawson Falls
Noted during a tramping trip. Some small pools and canyon features. Dawson Falls should not be descended, but this stream might be best suited to a short stream walk on a very hot day rather than a dedicated canyoning trip. However, it does suggest that it is worth doing more exploring on Taranaki for canyons. Just…
Number One Canyon v3a3IV*
Highest drop 26m Time 8hr30min Public Access Challenging navigation to a low volume canyon with a bit of everything, swims, jumps, slides, raps. This canyon is fully described in the Canyoning in NZ guidebook.