Queenstown Half-Day Guided Canyoning Trip With Equipment Provided
by Canyon Explorers
Overview
Participants begin this half-day canyoning trip by walking through a native beech forest to reach a deep canyon near Queenstown. The roughly four-hour adventure includes moving through the canyon by zipline, abseiling down waterfalls, jumping into clear pools, floating along narrow water passages, and descending natural chutes. The tour uses a private vehicle for transport and provides all necessary safety gear including wetsuits, helmets, and waterproof footwear. Two guides lead each group to assist throughout the trip. After the canyoning activities, guests can use the on-site showers and changing rooms and enjoy light refreshments like tea, coffee, or hot chocolate. This trip is designed for people with a reasonable fitness level and confidence in deep water; no prior canyoning experience is needed. The minimum age is 12 years, and participants must not exceed 120kg in weight. Swimwear and towels are not supplied and should be brought by guests.
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Itinerary
Canyon Explorers Base and Canyoning Start
Participants are required to arrive at the Canyon Explorers base located at 37 Camp Street, Queenstown, at least 15 minutes prior to departure. They then proceed on a roughly 15-minute drive to the canyoning base where they receive specialist equipment. Following a safety briefing, the group walks through native beech forest to reach the canyon, where activities include ziplining, abseiling waterfalls, sliding down natural rock chutes, jumping into pools, and floating through narrow canyon passages. Guides provide options for routes that are easier or more difficult based on participant confidence and fitness. After completing the canyoning, participants return to the base for a hot shower and complimentary hot beverages. No prior canyoning experience is necessary, but participants must be comfortable in water and have a reasonable fitness level.
240 min
Meeting point
YOU MUST CHECK IN 15 MINUTES BEFORE DEPARTURE TIME at the Adventure Centre at 39 Camp Street, Queenstown. Nearest intersection is Shotover St.
End point
Please check in at the Canyon Explorers base at 37 Camp Street, Queenstown, at least 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time. The base is near the corner of Camp Street and Shotover Street. Please allow extra time to find parking and make your way to the meeting point.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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