Canyoning New Zealand

Activities in Rafting and canyoning. 3 options listed, booked online through FareHarbor.

4.9 on Tripadvisor (176 reviews), as of 2026-10-22

What stands out

Says it offers "New Zealand's largest range of guided canyoning adventures"
Canyons in Gibbston Valley, Glenorchy and Mt Aspiring National Park, plus an Earnslaw Burn heli canyoning day (NZ$3,999, 16+)
Mt Aspiring trip asks that you can swim comfortably without a life jacket
Qualmark Gold, per Tourism New Zealand's listing

From: NZ$189 per person (Self-drive to Gibbston Valley; private tour for up to 8 NZ$1,512; photo package NZ$49)
Length: 3 hours
Group size: Max 10
Minimum age: 10+ (60+ contact the operator first)
Meeting point: Gibbston Valley, 9am and 2pm daily
Included: Canyoning equipment and guide
Cancellation: Tickets are non-refundable within 48 hours of departure, for any reason (Tourism NZ listing).

From: NZ$399 per person (Shown as a limited-time sale; private tour for up to 6 NZ$2,394; photo package NZ$49)
Length: 8 hours
Group size: Max 6
Minimum age: 12+ (60+ contact the operator first)
Meeting point: Outside the Eichardts Hotel, 2 Marine Parade, Queenstown; 9:00am daily
Included: Return transfers from Queenstown, Picnic lunch, Canyoning equipment and guide

From: NZ$399 per person (NZ$399 self-drive (meet at Makarora 10:30am); NZ$499 with return transport from Queenstown (8:30am))
Length: 8 to 9.5 hours
Group size: Max 8
Minimum age: 12+ (60+ contact the operator first)
Meeting point: Outside the Eichardts Hotel, 2 Marine Parade, Queenstown, 8:30am; self-drive meets at Makarora 10:30am
Included: Return transfers from Queenstown (transport option), Picnic lunch, Canyoning equipment and guide

Checked on 2026-10-22 against Canyoning New Zealand's own pages. Spot something out of date? Tell us.