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The World’s 100 Best Canyons & Gorges

Patuna Chasm

Martinborough, New Zealand

  1. WORLD’S BEST CANYONS & GORGES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 58 2026

No. 1 in Oceania

Patuna Chasm

A limestone chasm with a river running through it, walled by rock formations and waterfalls. Visitors reach it by trailer, walk the bush track, then wade or swim the river between the chasm walls.

Highlights

  • Waterfall upstream from the chasm
  • Limestone rock formations
  • Chasm river wading and swim out

Good to know

  • Walk takes about three hours
  • Trailer ride about 15 minutes each way
  • Wear grip shoes, rocks are slippery

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