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Half Day Canyoning Experience Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand
- 4 hours
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
This half-day Queenstown canyoneering adventure is action-packed! Walk through an ancient beech forest to a steep-walled canyon, where you descend by zipline, abseil (rappel) down waterfalls, plunge into natural pools, float down narrow passageways, and cascade down chutes. Expert guides ensure your safety and provide alternate routes depending on skill level. No experience is necessary, but this activity does require a moderate level of fitness. Wetsuits, safety equipment, and waterproof footwear are provided.
- Half-day canyon adventure from Queenstown with an expert guide
- Zipline, rappel, and plunge down canyon walls and cascades
- Slide down chutes into natural pools of crystal-clear water
- Wetsuits, safety equipment, and waterproof footwear provided
- Includes round-trip transport from Queenstown
What's Included
- Light refreshments
- Professional guide
- Transport by private vehicle
- Swimwear
- Towel
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 39 Camp Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
Meet at the Adventure Centre at 39 Camp Street, Queenstown. Nearest intersection is Shotover St.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children under the age of 16 need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Children under the age of 18 must have parent or guardian signed consent.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
191 reviews
KENDRICK_T, Apr 2024
Our guides were absolutely awesome. They made us laugh, challenged us, and made us feel safe on this experience. We literally did a little bit of everything I imagined you could do in a canyon. We ziplined, swam, jumped off small cliffs into water, repelled down rock, and laughed the whole way through. I was originally concerned about what level of swimmer you had to be, but with the life jackets you can just sit back and float. I highly recommend and would do it again.
Rebecca_W, Mar 2021
Had a great time, staff was great, group was great, we were all beginners encouraging and enjoying it
TinaLykke_P, Feb 2020
Great day with a lot of different activities. We had so much fun.
You dont need any training beforehand. When I come back I will definitely take a full day.
Response from Host, Feb 2020
Thank you so much for joining us! Glad to hear you had a great time! we'll look forward to seeing you in the Routeburn next time your over this way!!
Joanna_P, Jan 2020
This was my thrill activity of choice in Queenstown and it was quite fun. It was a little uncomfortable wearing the wetsuit on such a hot day but overall I felt that it was a worthwhile experience. The guides were excellent and kept up the energy for the group (it was a quiet group). I did rent a GoPro for the trip and I’m not sure if it was worth it (they did warn me before renting it though) because they do take good photos throughout the day.
Sharon_Y, Jan 2020
My husband and I went on this trip as part of our honeymoon! It was the most worth it half day trip. The instructors were so friendly and made us feel safe throughout the day. They were experts at making everyone feel comfortable. We wish we would have done the full day because we had so much fun! If you're thinking about doing it, DO IT! You will not regret it!
Response from Host, Jan 2020
Congratulations! We are so glad you enjoyed yourselves! Hopefully you can come back and join us for a full day at some point.
-The Canyon Explorers Team
Marlyn H, Jan 2020
It was a nice and chalenger tour! We had no experience, but the guides were very atencious with us. recomend it!
Response from Host, Jan 2020
Hi Marlyn, I'm glad you enjoyed your experience with our super guides :) We'll definitely let them know about your feedback. - THANK YOU - From the Canyon Explorers Team.
Renee_D, Apr 2018
This tour was amazing. So much fun, it was adventurous, different and overall worth the time / money. Would highly recommend for anyone who wants to zip line, cliff jump and see a different side to New Zealand.
BlaineP_A, Mar 2017
This adventure was really fun. We are older 51 and 63 and were a little worried about our ability to do this. Also, it was a little cold so we were worried about getting in the water. The company provided wet suits so the cold water wasn't an issue. The guides, Fergus and a wonderful Japanese guy whose name I can't remember sorry, were amazing. They were positive, encouraging, full of energy and quite entertaining. If something was too hard or I was tired they let us pass and found an alternative way down. The scenery was beautiful. The facilities where we changed into and out of the wet suits and equipment were very nice. I just wish I had rented a go pro to prove to our kids that we did this amazing adventure!
Jeffrey T, Nov 2016
This was a really really fun experience, BUT the water is just WAY TOO cold in Queenstown to fully enjoy it. I've gone canyoning in Dominican Republic, and it was a 100 better experience. You had one wet suit and the water was warm. But because the waters are so cold here, you are literally layered with maybe 3-4 wetsuits - socks, shoes, wetsuit, thermal, jacket. After everything is on, I felt like my blood circulation was going to get cut off. I had to close myself and calm myself from having a claustrophobic panic attack I totally understand needing the layers though, it really does keep you warm in the freezing water. I couldn't keep my hands in the water for more than a few seconds - it would get so cold it would feel like needles in your hand.
The guides, however, were AWESOME. Young guys, adventurous, and knowledgeable of the area. They were super fun. We had a group of 9 so it was quick getting through each leg. Zip lining, repelling down rocks, slides, and jumps - all a great time :
Trisha M, Apr 2016
My dad and I had a blast doing this while we were in Queenstown!! The guides were wonderful. It was challenging but extremely fun and very safe. If you love adventure and want to do something unique, this is an awesome experience!! This was one of our favorite days in our 3 week trip to New Zealand and Australia!!!!!!
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