Patuna Chasm

Canyoning

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

Patuna Chasm

Date: 31 January 2015.
Trip type: Easy Day Walk.
Location: Wairarapa.
Author: Amy Lewis.
Trampers: Mark Pothecary (Leader), Emily Shrosbree (Co Leader), Tony Gazley, Harry Smith, Amy Lewis, Jacob Ennis, Warwick Busfield, David Bakker, Chris Bolton, John Harrison.

Patuna Chasn overhanging walls

Patuna Chasm A wonderful short day walk down the spectacular Patuna Chasm with an optional swim at the end. On a grey Wellington Saturday, we jumped in our cars and headed through the Rimutakas to Patuna Chasm. We were all excited about the walk, some because it had been on their to-do list for quite … Read more