Half-Day Canyoning in Gibbston Valley from Queenstown
Description
- Rated ★★★★★ by 1000+ thrill-seekers - Small groups sizes of up to 10 persons maximum - No experience required - Enjoy an array of thrilling activities - Climb, abseil, swim, slide and explore - All equipment included - The 8.30am tour has a lunch voucher inclusion - Queenstown transfers included
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Ages: Minimum 10y Maximum 60y
- Customers aged 10 to 14, must have a supervisor aged 16 years or older accompany them.
- Customers aged 10 to 16 must have their legal guardian sign the "risk acknowledgement" form prior to travel or at check in.
- Subject to weather - If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of booking an alternative date or receiving a full refund
- The lunch inclusion is available on the 8.30am departure only
- 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 client to be English speaking, comfortable and confident with moving over uneven and possibly slippery terrain, being in the water, swimming and dealing with heights.
- A medium level of fitness is required, participants must be able move, standing, sitting, climbing in a wetsuit for up to 2 hours. It is at the guides discretion to ensure all customers are suitable and physically able.
- Customers must be physically able to complete the activity in the allowed time duration.
Reviews(100)
My 10 year old son and I had a great time. Although the water temp was about 7-8 degrees the wetsuits did a great job in keeping us warm. We had a great time sliding down and abseiling over waterfalls. Ross was a great instructor and we would be keen to do it again. We enjoyed a good lunch at Gibbston Tavern afterwards.
Thanks so much for your review! Hosting families and younger people is such a reward for us in getting to show this incredible sport! We would love to have you back on another adventure, please do get back in touch when your back in Queenstown! It was our pleasure to have hosted you!
Had a great trip with our guide Ross. It was a cool day but the wetsuit and gear kept us comfortably warm. Ross was good at giving instructions and keeping us safe. Highly recommend you give them a try!
Thanks so much for recommending our adventures through your review! Ross loves hosting people and we agree he is really great at it! It was our pleasure to have hosted you!
Dom was amazing! He took such good care of my eleven year old daughter especially. We’d never done canyoning before and it was a ton of fun. Thank you!!
Hi Nicole! Absolutely love that you took your 11 year old daughter on her first canyoning experience with us! Its an honour to have hosted you both!
One of the best tours I’ve done! Booked last minute and so glad I did. Dom was friendly, professional and had everyone laughing from the start. As the eldest by a few decades, he made sure I felt comfortable without making it a big deal, and I kept pace easily. The tour was fun, exciting and well run. You do need good fitness, flexibility and to be okay being dunked underwater briefly. Sore the next day but completely worth it. The lunch voucher for Erik's Fish & Chips was a great bonus and added to the overall value.
Thank you for taking the time to post a review on your adventure with us! I absolutely love that Dom looked after you and made sure you felt comfortable! Hosting groups of different ages and abilities well is extremely important! It was our pleasure to have hosted you! Wishing you all the best for your future adventures!
Jaab was our guide and he was amazing. We had a wonderful time. He gave us challenges and we performed as a good team. We loved the experience.
Thanks Teresa for your review! The guide makes up a huge part of the experience and I'm so grateful for you posting about how amazing Jaap was at delivering the adventure! We also loved hosting you!
Thank you to Dom and team for a one-of-a-kind experience. The day was a lot of fun and full of adrenaline but Dom and team made us feel very safe.
Hi Jenna! Dom says a huge thank you back to you for your kind review! It was our pleasure to have hosted you!
What an amazing hangover cure! Jaap our guide was fantastic and brought loads of fun and energy to the experience. Would highly recommend.
Hey James! Really happy to read your review in recommending our adventures! Jaap is fantastic, we totally agree! It was our pleasure to have hosted you, thank you for joining us!
Had a great time, Dom was a legend ! Really recommend to anyone looking to get a bit wet
Thank you for the epic review - we will pass this onto Dom. Thanks for coming out with us and recommending Canyoning New Zealand!
This was honestly one of the best experiences I’ve ever done. The canyon itself is insanely beautiful, and the whole activity is the perfect mix of adventure, adrenaline, and fun. Jumping into crystal-clear water, sliding down natural rock chutes, and abseiling waterfalls felt surreal. The guides were AMAZING – super professional, calm, encouraging, and made me feel safe the entire time, even when I was nervous. They explained everything clearly, checked on everyone constantly, and kept the vibe fun and relaxed. I felt supported but never rushed. All the gear was high quality and warm, which really mattered in the cold water. The group size was perfect too – not crowded, and everyone got enough time to enjoy each section. If you’re in Queenstown and even thinking about canyoning, just do it. You don’t need prior experience, just a bit of courage. I’d 100% do this again.
We are so happy to hear you had an amazing experience on our half day adventure, thank you for taking the time for an epic review. Thank you for booking with Canyoning New Zealand!
A fantastic adventure, thrilling and challenging, we felt safe and encouraged by the guide Pipijn, with lots of laughs along the way. Thank you also for the flexibility with our booking.
Thank you for the 5 star review - we really appreciate it! Happy to accommodate as much as we can, Thank you for coming out with Canyoning New Zealand!
