40m (3x40m)
4hrs
Private land: permission required
Spectacular in nature; many features encountered during descent are at the nominated overall grade and would be harder if the flow was even slightly higher than low summer flow.
Tag: Mackenzie
Birdcage Canyon v4a3III**
45m (2x50m)
3hrs
Private land: Permission required
An exciting aquatic canyon in an alpine environment with the comfort of a hut and all you have driven in by 4wd at arm’s reach. Great when combined with Memorial Canyon.
Thar Creek
First descent in March 2019. Toine Houtenbos, Alain Rohr, Kaden Anderson, Pete Choate
Hodgekinson Creek v3a2II
Highest drop 15-35m depending on which tree anchor you access. Rappels are mostly just required to descend boulders that are not safe to down climb, so the number of rappels and their length depends on your down-climbing ability. Don’t set yourself short on rope!! 4-7hrs round trip, depending on access (4WD or MTB) and downclimbing…