Scott Creek

Scott Creek Canyoneering Canyoning Caving

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‌	Difficulty:‌4C1 IV R (v5a4 III) Swift water Raps:‌10, max ↨25ft Metric Overall: 18h Approach: 1h Descent: 2h Exit: 15h No Red Tape:‌No permit required Shuttle:‌None Vehicle:Passenger
Start:	-44.7620, 168.3049
Parking:	-44.7596, 168.3153
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Regions:	Pacific New Zealand  South Island Otago

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Reference photos

11 Feb 2026: Moderate-High. A bit high, quite challenging but not too dangerous (class C1+ = a4+). View just down from the gear-up spot.

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Introduction

A beautiful and fun canyon, with a simple approach & exit.

An upper section with beautiful pools and mid-size drops leads to the highlight - a spicy multi-stage sequence over looking the valley.

Can be completed in 4hrs car-to-car.

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Scott Creek

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