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Nevis / Upper Gorge, II-III

Thu, 2009-11-05 07:51 — Glenn
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Info
Portage?: 
No
Class: 
II-III
Level: 

15 cumecs at the put-in

Gauge: 

Visual

Length: 
2km
Time: 
1 hour
Put in: 
Commissioner's Creek
Take out: 
Schoolhouse Creek
Shuttle: 
2km, mountain bike
Maps: 
NZ Topo F42
Character: 
Technical rock gardens
Hot tip: 
Wait until the sun's on the water, it's cold.
Upstream of: 
Nevis / Nevis Crossing to Kawarau River, IV-VI (P)

This is a short, fun little gorge in the stunning scenery of the Nevis Valley.

The river runs through a fun rock garden with some nice features.

To get to the put-in, drive from Cromwell, through Bannockburn and over Duffers Saddle to Nevis Crossing. Continue up the valley, cross Schoolhouse Creek and you'll soon reach Commissioner's Creek.

The ford over Schoolhouse Creek can be deep, watch out for it.

Fill: 
81%
Credits: 
Glenn
No incidents reported.

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