Queenstown: Gibbston Valley Half-Day Canyoning Adventure
Queenstown-Lakes District, Otago, Queenstown
Experience Queenstown’s most exhilarating half-day canyoning adventure – no experience needed!
The Gibbston Valley Half Day Canyoning Adventure in Queenstown suits adventurous visitors with moderate fitness and no prior experience.
Highlights
- Rated 5 stars by over 1000 adventure seekers
- Small groups of up to 10 people
- No previous canyoning experience required
- Includes climbing, abseiling, swimming, sliding, and exploring
Description
This half-day canyoning tour takes you through a rugged natural landscape in Queenstown’s wine country. Guided by experienced professionals, you will climb, abseil, slide, and swim through rock formations, waterfalls, and gorges.
The adventure requires a moderate fitness level, comfort in water, and the ability to follow instructions in English. Participants should be able to walk and climb over uneven terrain while wearing a wetsuit for up to two hours. Qualified guides provide all necessary training and support.
Suitable for nature lovers and thrill-seekers, this tour offers an accessible way to experience Queenstown’s outdoors without needing prior canyoning skills.
Book your place in advance and prepare by wearing suitable activewear and sturdy footwear. The best time to visit is during daylight hours when conditions are safest.
Includes
- All canyoning equipment
- Professional, experienced guide
- Return transfers from Queenstown
- Lunch voucher on the 8.30am tour redeemable at select Queenstown restaurants
Excludes
- Hotel pick up
- Food and drink on the afternoon tour
Important Information
- Not suitable for children under 10 years or adults over 60 years
- Participants 16 years and under require a legal guardian’s signed risk acknowledgement before beginning the tour
- Participants aged 10-14 must be accompanied by a supervisor aged 16 or older
- Canyoning New Zealand meets the highest adventure safety standards
- The activity can be mentally and physically demanding, involving heights, slippery and uneven terrain, and water
- Participants must understand English instructions and be confident moving over challenging terrain
- All participants are required to read and sign a risk acknowledgement form prior to the tour
- Full safety information is available at https://www.canyoningnewzealand.co.nz/safety/
Easy Cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund.
