Abruzzi

Last Update: 10.06.2024 by Bubtore
Country: New Zealand
Region: Otago
Subregion: Queenstown-Lakes District
Town: Mount Aspiring National Park
v3 a4 III
5h15
2h
2h30
45min
x
20m
2x20m
15
on Foot
Rating:
★★★★★
3.5 (1)
Info:
★★★
2 (1)
Belay:
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1 (1)
Summary:
The small neighbour of Margaret Burn, but also the one where you will actually do more canyoning. Best ist to combine both in a day.
February - April
Summary:
The small neighbour of Margaret Burn, but also the one where you will actually do more canyoning. Best ist to combine both in a day.

Access:

Approach (2 h):
Description is from the end of Margaret Burn. Unsure yet if it's best to go through the forest from the top of Margaret Burn (for example if you go for the 80m Rappel, and then leave the Rope to gather on the way to Abruzzi), or to go to the end of Abruzzi and walk up there.
Tour (2 h 30):
The canyon starts with some drops than haven't been Bolted, but it soon gets into a beatiful narrow part with 6-7 drops. After that there are a few more pitches, but always with some walking in between.
Return (45 min):
If possible, Cross the Dart river as soon as you get to it, in aim to go onto the hiking track on the other side. Otherwise stay on the same side until you get to the 3 cable bridge.
01.03.2024 Bubtore ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Cooler canyon, nur schade liegt es so weit weg von einer Strasse. Nur für Abruzzi da hoch kommen lohnt sich kaum, aber in Kombination mit Margaret Burn ist es definitiv eine tolle Tour.
Cool canyon, just a shame it's so far away from a road. It's hardly worth coming up there just for Abruzzi, but in combination with Margaret Burn it's definitely a great tour.

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