Mt Aspiring Canyoning - Difficulty Level - Advanced
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May 2026
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What you can expect
If you are looking for the ultimate adrenaline rush then Canyoning in the beautiful Mt Aspiring National Park, a UNECSO World Heritage area, is the trip for you! With the highest level of canyoning in New Zealand this trip is sure to get your pulse going! You will experience the true beauty of the Mt Aspiring National Park whilst safely manoeuvring the canyon with down climbs, a 10 metre jump, natural rock slides, swimming and abseiling down roaring waterfalls of up to 30 metres. This option has the biggest jumps and abseils available in Queenstown!
The day begins with a journey from Queenstown or Wanaka into the Mt Aspiring National Park where you will trade the hustle and bustle of town for breathtaking views of imposing mountains and rich forests. Once you arrive in the National Park you will have a 20 minute walk to the start of the canyon.
Canyoning is a great opportunity to try something in one of New Zealand's most breathtaking environments. No canyoning experience is required however if you have it that's a bonus. You will also need a good level of fitness, confidence at heights and strong swimming skills for this trip!
Location
What you need to know
- Return transfers from central Queenstown & Wanaka to Mt Aspiring Canyon
- 3 hours canyoning
- Picnic style lunch & refreshments
- All equipment supplied including wetsuits, shoes, helmets & harness
- Experienced & qualified guides
- The biggest jumps and abseils available in the Queenstown area!
- Allow 8 hours from Queenstown
- Allow 6 hours from Wanaka
- 8:30 am from Queenstown (returns 5 pm)
- 10 am from Wanaka (returns 4 pm)
- Meet outside 2 Marine Parade, outside Eichardt's Hotel in Queenstown, at least 10 minutes prior to departure
- Operates Nov - April only (does not operate during winter)
- Is it possible to do this canyoning tour from Queenstown as a group? Yes, we can absolutely accommodate a groups to do the Mt Aspiring Canyoning tour Queenstown. You can book online by selecting the "Group tour - up to 5 people" pricing option at checkout.
- Can I do the Mt Aspiring Canyoning tour from Queenstown and be back in time to catch an afternoon flight? The Mt Aspiring Canyoning trip is a one-day canyoning tour Queenstown. We recommend allowing 8 hours from Queenstown in total, returning at approximately 5pm (this could change depending on traffic).
- Is the 10m jump compulsory on the canyoning Queenstown tour, or is there an abseiling option? You can opt out of any of the elements on the canyoning Queenstown tour if you are not comfortable completing them. For the jump, you can either abseil down or be lowered down during the canyoning Queenstown New Zealand tour.
- Hello, I read on the full day Mt Aspiring canyoning that you won't take people over 60 years old? The maximum age of 60 years for this canyoning tour is not legally set. If you are over 60 years old, we ask that they understand the trips physical requirements and safety information nd then contact our friendly team for a 60 years plus exception on this tour.
- Mt Aspiring Canyoning is the hardest level of Canyoning in the Queenstown area.
- No previous Canyoning experience required but if you do have it that is a bonus. A full demonstration of every activity will be provided
- Maximum weight is 120kg
- Minimum age is 12 years old
- Minimum age for XXL is 16 years old
- To participate in this trip you must be able to swim and be a confident swimmer in strong white water
- You must be confident with heights
- English speaking is a must
- Bring with you swimwear & a towel.
- There is a 25 minute walk to the canyon
- Glasses can be worn in the canyon if need be but you will need a strap to attach them to yourself so you don't lose them
Recent reviews
Heaps of fun. Highly recommend. Beautiful location and awesome guides.
Need help?
- Email us at plan@everythingnewzealand.com
- Product ID: 23996
- This experience is supplied by Canyoning Trips Departing Queenstown