Cave Stream (Canyon with a Lid)

Waking up to Rain on the West Coast, we took a quick look at Franz Josef Glacier before continuing on our way back to Christchurch.

Once east of the main divide, the rain turned to occaisonal showers and I had the thought that we should go visit Cave Stream reserve.

So we suited up with a bit of spare canyon gear, helmet and headtorch. "You have more fun.. you take NOTHING"

Chucky scrambles to the ladder at the inflow of Cave Stream

Cave stream is a nice limestone cave that has a very straighforward path through it following the namesake watercourse. Only takes about 30mins or so if you keep moving, but is well worth the effort.

Is is pretty much a canyon with a lid on, with steep narrow walls and beautiful water worn sculptings.

Ira returns to the surface

As we emerged at the exit, the heavens opened up again and we found ourselves wandering back to the car in wetsuits being hailed on!

Just in time. Leaving the creek as the heavens open