MT ASPIRING CANYONING FULL DAY 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, to be able to swim without wearing a life jacket 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 three 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 your safety.

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.

Meet Your Guides
8:15am
Meet your guide at our one central Queenstown pick-up location, outside the Eichardts Hotel.  After check-in, we’ll run through a brief safety overview and answer any last-minute questions before setting off.

Canyoning Check in – This is an on the street pick up, please be waiting on the street outside the Eichardts Hotel ready for your pick up!
Address: 2 Marine Parade, Queenstown, 9300
Google Maps Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/pK9XELRkRrU83L1Z8

Journey Through the Southern Alps
8:30am
Depart Queenstown and travel through the stunning Central Otago and Wanaka regions as you make your way towards the remote wilderness of Makarora.

Wanaka Pick-Up
9:30am
We’ll stop in Wanaka to collect any guests joining from our central Wanaka meeting point outside the Wanaka i-SITE Visitor Centre, 103 Ardmore Street.

Wanaka Pick Up – This is an on the street pick up, please be waiting on the street outside the Wanaka iSITE Visitor Centre!
Address: 103 Ardmore Street, Wanaka, 9305
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Scenic Stop in Makarora
10:30am
Arrive in Makarora, where we’ll take a short break to use the facilities, stretch our legs,  pick up our freshly made lunches and prepare for the adventure ahead.

Makarora Self Drive Meeting Location – This is a meeting point, please be waiting at the Makarora Cafe with your vehicle and you will follow us to the canyon from here.
Address: 5507 Makarora-Lake Hawea Road, Makarora, 9382
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Gear Up for Adventure
11:20am
Arrive at the canyon and get fitted with your canyoning equipment, including your wetsuit, helmet, harness, shoes and socks and safety gear.

Into the Wilderness
11:35am
Begin with a scenic 20-minute walk into the canyon before receiving your final safety briefing and canyoning instruction from your guide.

Explore the Canyon
12:30pm
The adventure begins!  Abseil beside waterfalls, slide through natural rock formations, swim and jump in crystal-clear pools, scramble over ancient rock features and immerse yourself in one of New Zealand’s most spectacular wilderness environments.

Surrounded by towering mountains, native forest and pristine alpine water, this is canyoning at its finest.

Refuel & Relax
3:15pm
After your adventure, you’ll change into dry clothes and enjoy a well-earned picnic-style lunch while reflecting on the day’s achievements.

Return Journey
4:00pm
Depart Makarora and begin the scenic drive back through Wanaka and Central Otago towards Queenstown.

Arrive Back in Queenstown
6:00pm
Return to Queenstown with unforgettable memories from a truly unique wilderness adventure.

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.

A fresh picnic-style lunch is included, with your choice of a meat or vegetarian sandwich to keep you fuelled for the adventure.

Everything you need for an unforgettable canyoning adventure is included:

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

✓ Qualified and experienced canyoning guides

✓ Return transport from Queenstown

✓ Comprehensive safety briefing and instruction

✓ Fresh picnic style lunch

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 light snack

✓ 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 12 years old to join this adventure.

For guests aged 12 to 14 years, a responsible supervisor aged 16 years or older must accompany them on the tour.

Participants aged 12 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 moderate 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/