6 Canyoning Tours in New Zealand That Repay the Detour

1.Queenstown Half-Day Canyoning Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 420 reviews · from $154Our pick

Join Canyon Explorers for a four-hour Queenstown canyoning trip through beech forest and rushing water. Guides such as Jay, Lorna, Josh, Riley, Meg, and Nathan are praised for calm instruction and encouragement. You will zipline, rappel, slide, swim, and float, with gear, transport, hot showers, and refreshments included.

“Great experience - top pro guides and a great for all in the family. We are beteeen 21 - 57 years. Highly Recommended”

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2.Half-Day Canyoning Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 163 reviews · 4 hours · from $124

Meet Canyon Explorers at 39 Camp Street for a four-hour canyoning trip through an ancient beech forest and natural pools. Guides such as Lorna, Tim, Dan and Sam lead small groups of up to 12 through zip lines, waterfall abseils, slides and plunges. Bring swimwear and a towel, and arrive 15 minutes early.

“excellent fun and excellent group. guides made it fun and safe. what a way to spend a morning!”

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3.Gibbston Valley Half-Day Canyoning Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 66 reviews · from $117

Trade Queenstown’s streets for a mossy Gibbston Valley gorge on this four-hour beginner-friendly canyoning trip. Guides such as Stefan and Briggs lead you through climbs, swims, slides, and waterfall abseils, with all equipment and return transport included. You need water confidence, English, and a medium fitness level, but no previous canyoning experience.

“Really good introduction to canyoning. Our guide, Briggs was super chill and made us feel really comfortable and safe and ready to try it all!”

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4.Karioi Canyoning

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 17 reviews · 4 hours · from $83Best value

Join a small guided group at Raglan Rock for a four-hour Karioi Canyon adventure. Wearing a wetsuit and jacket, you’ll hike through a freshwater stream, scramble over volcanic rock, and abseil waterfalls beneath Mt Karioi. Guides explain local geology, Māori traditions, and native plants. Photos from the trip are included.

“Great afternoon out to get the kids out and have fun”

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5.Mount Aspiring Full-Day Canyoning Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 14 reviews · 8 hours · from $298

Spend eight hours reaching a remote canyon in Mount Aspiring National Park, where you will climb, jump, abseil, swim, slide, and walk through clear alpine water. A professional English-speaking guide leads groups of no more than five. No canyoning experience is needed, but you must swim well and have a medium level of fitness.

“Immaculate time in Wilson Creek. Worthwhile. Great guides and amazing vibes”

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6.Sunset Canyoning Tour and Glowworm Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 10 reviews · 1 day · from $89

Join a small group of up to eight for a sunset canyoning trip near Raglan. In a 5mm wetsuit, you will abseil beside waterfalls, scramble through lava-carved rock, and watch glowworms appear as darkness falls. Guides such as Ollie and Daniel have led past departures. A good fitness level is essential.

“Our guides were awesome! Lots of laughs and fun!!”

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