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Go beyond the famous Routeburn Track and plunge into a wild canyon hidden deep within one of New Zealand’s most spectacular wilderness landscapes.
Canyon Explorers is the only canyoning operator permitted to operate in the Routeburn Valley, giving you access to a remote part of Mount Aspiring National Park that most visitors never experience. Walk through native forest along part of the world-renowned Routeburn Track before descending into a canyon within the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Te Wāhipounamu area.
This is a challenging canyoning adventure, with higher jumps and abseils, crystal-clear pools, waterfalls, ziplines, natural slides and narrow rock passageways. Two experienced guides lead every trip, providing expert instruction and support throughout the experience.
A percentage of every trip also supports the Routeburn Dart Wildlife Trust and its work protecting vulnerable native wildlife.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please check in at the Canyon Explorers base at 37 Camp Street, Queenstown, at least 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time. The base is near the corner of Camp Street and Shotover Street. Please allow extra time to find parking and arrive ready for your full-day adventure.
What to expect
After checking in at the Canyon Explorers base in central Queenstown, you’ll travel to our canyoning base to be fitted with specialist equipment. Then enjoy a scenic drive along Lake Wakatipu, through Glenorchy and into Mount Aspiring National Park.
From the Routeburn Valley, walk approximately 25 minutes through native forest along part of the world-famous Routeburn Track to reach the canyon.
Once inside, abseil beside waterfalls, leap into crystal-clear pools, zipline above native bush, squeeze through narrow passageways and slide down natural rock chutes. Your experienced guides will lead you through each challenge while you explore this remote alpine environment.
After the canyon, relax in the Routeburn Valley with a picnic lunch and hot drinks before returning to Queenstown.
This is a physically demanding adventure suited to guests with a high level of fitness and confidence in deep water. The minimum age is 15, and anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 15 years, passengers under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 15 years, passengers under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult
- A good level of fitness is required, as there is a 25 minute uphill hike
- All participants must be able to swim and have a high level of water confidence
- Previous canyoning experience or similar preferred
- We recommend wearing a non-cotton thermal underlayer (merino or polypro)
- All medical conditions will need to be declared before departure
- Lunch is included - please advise of dietary requirements
- Weight limit of 120 kg
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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