The 4 Best Canyoning Trips near Queenstown

1.Queenstown Half-Day Canyoning Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 420 reviews · from $154Our pick

Join Canyon Explorers for four hours of guided canyoning near Queenstown. Walk through beech forest, then zipline, rappel waterfalls, slide through chutes, and float in clear pools. Guides such as Jay, Lorna, Josh, and Riley adjust the challenge for first-timers, but you need reasonable fitness and confidence in deep water.

“Such an AWESOME experience; we had two guides which were equally extremely helpful and clearly informative. I needed to stop for a couple breaks here and there and I never felt like it was ever an issue and I got to finish the entire thing~~ 10/10 would recommend! Thank you guys ❤️❤️”

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2.Half-Day Canyoning Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 163 reviews · 4 hours · from $124

Meet guides such as Lorna, Tim, Jay, or Charlie at 39 Camp Street, then ride to the canyon for four hours of abseils, zip lines, slides, jumps, and natural pools. Equipment, transfers, hot showers, and a warm drink are included. You need reasonable fitness, confidence in water, and must weigh 120kg or less.

“After the guides provided the overview and safety briefing, I chickened out and canceled. They were very professional and understanding about the situation, and the refund process was easy. The activity seemed well organized and guides seemed capable and knowledgeable. If given the opportunity, I would participate!”

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3.Half-Day Canyoning in Gibbston Valley from Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · from $154

Join a group of up to 10 for a four-hour canyoning trip from central Queenstown to Gibbston Valley. Guides such as Dom and Brig provide full instruction before you scramble, climb, abseil, traverse rock, and slide through waterfalls. No experience is needed, but you must swim and handle heights.

“We had a great adventure packed afternoon, our guides were fun and knowledgeable. A well worth while activity!”

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4.Gibbston Valley Half-Day Canyoning Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 66 reviews · from $117Best value

Leave Queenstown for Gibbston Valley and spend about two hours moving through a rocky canyon by climbing, swimming, sliding, and abseiling beside waterfalls. English-speaking guides such as Stefan and Briggs lead small groups of up to eight. No canyoning experience is needed, but you must be water-confident and reasonably fit.

“This activity was amazing. Our guide was wonderful and shared his passion for canyoneering. Some parts were scary but I always felt safe! I would recommend this!”

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