GIBBSTON VALLEY CANYONING 3HR SELF DRIVE ADVENTURE

No Experience? No Problem!

You don’t need any previous canyoning experience to join this adventure. Our qualified guides will provide all the training and support you need throughout the trip.

To get the most out of your experience, you’ll need a medium level of fitness, be comfortable around water, and be able to understand and follow instructions in English. Participants should be physically capable of walking, climbing, scrambling over uneven terrain, and moving confidently while wearing a wetsuit for up to two hours.

For safety reasons, all participants must be able to complete the activity within the required time frame. Final participation is at the discretion of your guide, who will assess suitability on the day to ensure the safety and enjoyment of the entire group.

If you’re unsure whether this adventure is right for you, we’d love to help. Get in touch with our friendly team to discuss your suitability before booking.

Arrive in Gibbston Valley
8:45am / 1:45pm
Please arrive in Gibbston Valley at least 15 minutes before your tour departure time to allow time to use the public toilets and park your vehicle before your check in time!

Toilets – Located 100 metres along Coalpit Road
Address: Coalpit Road, Gibbston Valley, 9371.
Google Maps Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ByEnPXx8ShQ4iwucA

Parking – Just off State Highway 6, beside the Stone Hut
Address: Coalpit Road Gibbston Valley, 9371
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Meet Your Guides
9am / 2pm
You will take a 2 minute walk from the parking area to our changing shelter where we will meet you.

After check-in, we’ll run through a brief safety overview and answer any last-minute questions before heading off on your adventure.

Canyoning Check in – We are located at the far end of the Gibbston Tavern carpark
Address: 8 Coalpit Road, Gibbston Valley, 9371
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Gear Up
9:15am / 2:15pm
You’ll be fitted with your canyoning equipment, including your wetsuit, helmet and harness, sock and shoes.

Learn the Basics
9:30am / 2:30pm
Your guides will provide a full safety demonstration and explain the canyoning techniques you’ll use throughout the trip.  No experience is required.

Into the Canyon
9:45am / 2:45pm
The adventure begins!  Walk, climb, abseil, slide and splash your way through the canyon as you explore waterfalls, natural rock slides, pools and sculpted canyon walls with your experienced guide.

Change & Wrap Up
11:30pm / 4:30pm
After the canyon, you’ll change back into dry clothes and get ready to continue your day in Gibbston Valley.

Tour Concludes
12:00pm / 5:00pm
Your tour concludes back at Gibbston Valley, leaving you free to explore the wineries, cafés and scenery nearby.

You’ll be too busy enjoying the adventure to worry about taking photos – that’s where we come in.

Throughout your canyoning experience, your guide will capture the action with professional photos, from waterfall abseils and natural rock slides to the laughs, challenges and unforgettable moments shared along the way.

After your adventure, you’ll have the opportunity to view and purchase your photos, giving you a lasting reminder of your time in the canyon.  Whether you’re sharing your experience with friends and family or reliving the excitement years from now, these images are the perfect way to remember your Queenstown adventure.

Because some memories are simply too good to leave behind.

Everything you need for an unforgettable canyoning adventure is included:

✓ Premium canyoning equipment, including wetsuit, helmet and harness, socks and shoes

✓ A qualified and experienced canyoning guide

✓ Comprehensive safety briefing and instruction

Just bring your swimwear, a towel and your sense of adventure — we’ll take care of the rest.

We’ve got all the technical gear covered.  All you need to bring is:

✓ Swimwear to wear under your wetsuit

✓ A towel for after the adventure

✓ A water bottle and any snacks you might need

✓ Any personal medications you may require

That’s it!  We’ll provide all canyoning equipment, safety gear and expert instruction throughout your adventure.

Participants must be at least 10 years old to join this adventure.

For guests aged 10 to 14 years, a responsible supervisor aged 16 years or older must accompany them on the tour.

Participants aged 10 to 16 years requires their legal guardian to sign our risk disclosure before travel.

While there is no legal maximum age limit, this adventure is physically demanding and requires a medium level of fitness.  Guests aged 60 years and over are welcome to participate, provided they understand the physical requirements and safety considerations of the trip.

If you are over 60 and would like to join this adventure, please contact our friendly team before booking.  We’ll be happy to discuss the activity and help determine whether it’s the right fit for you.

Your safety is our priority.

Canyoning New Zealand is independently safety audited every year and operates to the highest adventure activity standards. As part of our responsibility, we ensure all participants understand the risks involved before joining a tour.

Canyoning is a real adventure activity and can be mentally and physically challenging. Participants must be able to understand and follow instructions in English, move confidently over uneven and potentially slippery terrain, be comfortable in water, and be able to manage heights.

Before your adventure, you’ll be asked to read and sign our acknowledgement of risk form. Please take the time to review this information before booking so you can make sure this experience is right for you.

You can read the full safety information here:
https://www.canyoningnewzealand.co.nz/safety/