Chamberlain Creek

Canyoning

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Canyoning has become more popular in NZ recently and a small group of WTMC club members are joining in the fun. Below is a selection of photos taken on trips to the Patuna Chasm (easy), Turere Stream (not quite so easy), and Chamberlain Creek and the Eager Beaver Canyon (both definitely not quite so easy). … Read more

5-bar Tararua tramping

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Some people, particularly trampers, rejoice when heading into our wilderness while others have a fearful attitude towards these areas that they believe should be completely avoided—for they are places that they consider are hideous, desolate and uncomfortable—where people suffer and sometimes die. However, nowadays it seems that many of those who do actually want to … Read more

Chamberlain Creek v3a3VI**

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Date: March 2015.
Trip type: Canyon tramping.
Location: Tararua Forest Park.
Author: Marie Henderson.
Trampers: David Jewel (leader), Michael Schier, Brendon Eckert, Marie Henderson, Tony Gazley.

Leaping into Chamberlain Creek, Tararua Range

Chamberlain Creek v3a3VI** A long day down the canyon of Chamberlain Creek, Tararua Range involving jumps, abseils, and swims. I saw the trip on the planning schedule and asked David about it—being generally curious about any Tararua epic close to the wilder side of things. This revealed it was a trip David was really keen … Read more