Lake Face Canyon

Lake Face Canyon Canyoneering Canyoning Caving

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‌	Difficulty:‌4B I (v4a2 III) Raps:‌10, max ↨131ft Metric Overall: 1.5-3.5h Approach: 25-45min Descent: 1-2.5h Exit: 5-10min Closed Red Tape:‌Closed to entry Shuttle:‌None Vehicle:Passenger
Start:	-44.9203, 168.4315
Parking:	-44.9197, 168.4247
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Regions:	Pacific New Zealand

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Introduction

Short, simple, fun half day canyon near Queenstown. 1 star in the French grading system.

Access to this canyon is likely restricted because it’s on private land. While a walking track easement exists on the river right to access DOC-managed protected public land above, it doesn’t extend to the canyon.

Approach

• Follow track (DOC easement to protected public land above private land) to 520m elevation
• Descend down verdant gully to 520m elevation contour on NZ Topo map
• If, at 520m elevation, you've hit a cliff line then go a little further until you scramble down. Abseil entry is not required.

Descent

Problem number	Type	Metres	Location	Note
1	Abseil	5m	RL	Single bolt
	Down climb	2m		Rusty piston + maillon on river left wall but not needed.
2	Abseil	8m	RL	Approach bolt for down climb to access single bolt anchor around corner. Lands on river left ledge above turbulent pool.
3	Abseil	40m	RL	Approach bolt on ledge below P3 to access double bolt anchor (equalised with Dyneema cord). Pitch is mainly dry but you will engage with vertical flow towards the bottom.
4	Abseil	5m	RR	Single bolt anchor. Be carful of sharp edge.
5	Abseil	15m	RL	Single bolt. Avoid funnelling water by bridging over water and swinging TL near drop off. Rock thread anchor (Dyneema cord + ring) mid way at drop off provides optional rebelay anchor.
6	Abseil	5m	RL	Single bolt.
7	Abseil	5m	RL	Bolted chain-set.

Exit

• After the last abseil, exit river right via track back to carpark.

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Credits

Lake Face Canyon

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