5 Queenstown Canyoning Trips, Compared

1.Queenstown Half-Day Canyoning Adventure

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

From central Queenstown, ride to the canyon, gear up, then follow a guide through beech forest and into moving water. Expect ziplines, waterfall rappels, natural pools and rock chutes, with easier route options if you want them. Wetsuits, helmets, waterproof footwear and transport are included; bring swimwear and a towel.

“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

Spend four hours tackling a Queenstown canyon by zip line, waterfall abseil, natural slide, and plunge pool. Guides provide your gear and safety briefing, then lead a small group of up to 12 through the route. You need no canyoning experience, but you should be comfortable in water and reasonably fit. Hot showers and a warm drink await afterward.

“We had a great time and the guides were fantastic.”

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3.Half-Day Canyoning in Gibbston Valley from Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · from $154

Set off from central Queenstown for a small-group canyoning trip in Gibbston Valley. After a safety briefing and gear-up, expect about two hours of scrambling, waterfall abseils and natural slides. No prior experience is needed, but you must be comfortable with heights, swimming and slippery ground. The 9am trip includes lunch.

“We had a great adventure packed afternoon, our guides were fun and knowledgeable. A well worth while activity!”

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4.Gibbston Valley Half-Day Canyoning Adventure

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

Head from Queenstown into Gibbston Valley for a four-hour canyoning trip with a professional guide and small group. Climb, abseil beside waterfalls, swim and slide through sculpted rock and mossy gorges. No prior experience is needed, but you must be confident in water and comfortable with heights and uneven ground. Return transport and all canyoning equipment are included.

“This activity was amazing. Our guide was wonderful and shared his passion for canyoneering. Some parts were scary but I always felt safe! I would recommend this!”

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5.Mount Aspiring Full-Day Canyoning Adventure

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

Spend a full day canyoning in Mount Aspiring National Park with Canyoning New Zealand. Your English-speaking guide leads a group of no more than five through a remote alpine canyon, with climbs, jumps, abseils, swims and slides. Equipment, return transport and a picnic lunch are included. You need good swimming ability and medium fitness; no canyoning experience is required.

“Brig was an amazing guide. It was tons of fun!”

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