Gibbston Valley Canyoning - Half Day Self-drive Tour

Queenstown, New Zealand

Abseil through waterfalls, slide a natural water slide through the magnificent Kawarau Canyon!

Duration3 hrs
Start & End TimeVarious
Minimum Age10 years old
Max Group Size10
Fitness LevelMedium
Pick-Up & Drop-OffAvailable

Gibbston Valley Canyoning - Half Day Self-drive Tour Highlights

  • Get up to 10% cash back per person when you book with us
  • All necessary canyoning equipment, including wetsuits, helmets, and harnesses
  • Professional guides providing safety instructions and support
  • Detailed briefing and full safety gear fitting before the activity

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Frequently Asked Questions

No experience – no problem!

 

While no prior experience is needed, English speaking and a medium level of fitness is required.  You’ll need to be physically able to strut your stuff in a wetsuit for up to 2 hours, navigating through the terrain with walks, climbs, and moves that’ll leave you feeling like a true adventurer.

 

Important info: Participants must be physically able to complete the activity in the allowed time duration and it is at the guides discretion to ensure all participants suitability!  Feel free to get in touch with our friendly team if you have any questions about your suitability.

You do not need to know how to swim, but you do need to enjoy being in the water

Yes, so make sure you wear your swimwear and bring a towel for afterwards.

There are no jumps in this canyon. 

  • Swimwear and a towel
  • A drink bottle of water and a snack
  • Money for your photos
  • Any medications

Yes, and make sure you have something to attach it to yourself, so you dont lose it, you taking this at your own risk.

You can, but you will need something to attach them to yourself so you dont lose them.

Canyoning New Zealand is an adventure activity that is safety audited annually to the highest standards.  Part of our responsibility is to ensure all participants understand the risks of participating prior to booking their tickets.

 

The trip is mentally and physically demanding and requires the participants to be English speaking, comfortable and confident with moving over uneven and possibly slippery terrain, being in the water and dealing with heights.

 

Please take the time to read and understand the info in our acknowledgement of risk form that you will sign prior to participating found here: https://www.canyoningnewzealand.co.nz/safety/

No need to worry about equipment – we’ve got you covered! From wetsuits to harnesses, helmets, socks, and shoes, we provide everything you need to stay comfortable and safe throughout your adventure. Our top-of-the-line gear ensures that you can focus on soaking in the beauty of nature and conquering each challenge with confidence.

Our minimum age is legally set at 10 to join the fun, also for our young thrill-seekers aged 10 to 14, we ask that a supervisor aged 16 years or older tags along to keep the excitement flowing safely.

 

Our maximum age of 60 years is not legally set, for persons wanting to travel over 60 years old, we ask that they understand the trips physical requirements and safety information, please contact our friendly team for a 60 years plus exception on this tour.

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A Refundable Booking is available at checkout. This will provide 100% refund for one of the many reasons included via our terms - including adverse weather, sickness or delays with transport.

All customer cancellation & refund requests are also subject to our website’s own refund conditions.


We recommend travel insurance for all domestic and international travel for peace of mind. Take out our recommended insurance here.

Tour Operator

Canyoning New Zealand
2 Marine Parade, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
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