Canyoning New Zealand

The best adventures are rarely found on the beaten track. 🌿💦

They’re hidden deep in the mountains, tucked beneath ancient forest and carved into places most people will never know are there.

This is what we love about canyoning — it takes you beyond the usual tourist trail and into some of New Zealand’s wildest, most beautiful places. No crowds. No viewing platforms. Just waterfalls, crystal-clear pools, towering canyon walls and the thrill of exploring somewhere truly wild.

Sometimes you have to go a little further to find the unforgettable. 🤘🏔️

Come find your wild with us.

This season is shaping up to be our biggest yet.

We're opening the doors to more adventures than ever before, with brand-new canyoning experiences, exciting new locations, and our first-ever Professional Canyoning Training Courses.

Whether you're looking for your first taste of canyoning, a full-day alpine expedition, a heli-access adventure, or you're ready to develop your own canyoning skills, there's never been a better time to explore New Zealand's most spectacular hidden places.

🏞️ New Tours
🪢 Professional Training Courses
🚁 Epic Heli Adventures
💦 Half & Full Day Experiences
🏔️ Queenstown • Glenorchy • Mt Aspiring • Haast Pass

From towering waterfalls and crystal-clear pools to hidden canyons few people will ever see, every adventure is designed to challenge you, inspire you, and leave you with stories you'll never forget.

The 2026/27 season is now open, and we can't wait to share what's waiting beyond the trail.

👉 Book your next adventure or start your canyoning journey today.

🌐 www.canyoningnewzealand.co.nz

Real happiness isn't found scrolling your phone or sitting on the couch.

It's found standing at the top of something that scares you.
Laughing with new friends.
Jumping into freezing water.
Pushing yourself further than you thought possible.
And walking away wondering why you didn't do it sooner.

Adventure has a way of reminding us what's important.

It builds confidence.
Creates unforgettable memories.
And leaves you with stories you'll be telling for years.

Whether you're taking on your first canyon or chasing your next big challenge, every adventure starts with one decision…

Say yes.

📍 Queenstown, New Zealand

Ready to create your next unforgettable memory?

👉 Book your adventure today
🌐 www.canyoningnewzealand.co.nz

Ready to take your canyoning skills to the next level? 🧗‍♂️💧

Adventure doesn't stop after your first canyon.

Our new Canyoning Training Courses are designed for anyone wanting to learn, improve and progress in one of the world's most exciting mountain sports.

Whether you're:
🏞 New to canyoning and wanting to build solid foundations
🪢 Looking to master more advanced rope techniques
🎯 Wanting personalised coaching to refine your skills

We'll tailor your learning in real canyon environments across Queenstown, Glenorchy and the Haast Pass.

Our courses are delivered in small groups, giving you plenty of hands-on instruction, practical experience and direct feedback from experienced canyoning professionals.

Our Training Pathway
✔ Canyoning Fundamentals
✔ Advanced Canyoning
✔ Personal Coaching

If you're passionate about canyoning and want to become a safer, more capable and more confident canyoner, we'd love to train with you.

📍 Queenstown | Glenorchy | Wanaka | Haast Pass

Learn more:
🌐 https://www.canyoningnewzealand.co.nz/ouradventures/training-courses/

Tag someone who'd love to join you! 👇

Canyoning Guides Wanted!

We are looking for canyoning guides for this upcoming summer season!

Suitable applicants must have a current canyoning qualification or previous commercial guiding experience, NZ drivers license with passenger endorsement and a current first aid certificate.

Seasonal positions as follows:
30 hours minimum per week
$27 - $35 per hour paid

Nov 2026 - April 2027

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Trip pack and pack down
Checking customers in and briefing them on their activity
Driving customers to canyoning locations
Hosting customers and offering a high level of customer service
Conducting pre-trip safety briefings
Setting up technical systems for the descent of the canyon
Trip leading and communicating with customers to ensure their safety
Photography and sales
Trip reporting and other administrative duties
Cleaning and maintenance of equipment and base
Pest control and planting
To apply, please send us your C.V and a cover letter explaining your commercial experience or your qualifications.

Applications close 31st July 2026.

Apply online for this role or contact Julianna Cools for more information.

Today we stood quietly in the dark at the dawn service in Queenstown, alongside our community, reflecting on the meaning of ANZAC Day.

At 6:30am, as the first light crept over the mountains, we honoured the courage and sacrifice of those who served, remembering the soldiers of the Gallipoli landing who faced the unknown at dawn on April 25, 1915. There’s something powerful about starting the day this way—still, respectful, and united—carrying forward the spirit of resilience and mateship that defines both our history and how we show up for each other today.

From all of us at Canyoning New Zealand, we remember. 🌺

We feel incredibly lucky to have crossed paths with the amazing Kaylah this season 🎨✨ A true free spirit, Kaylah travels the world sharing her talent through painting, design, and tattooing — and she’s left her mark on Canyoning New Zealand in the coolest way possible. From designing our epic new t-shirt inspired by Mt Aspiring to painting a stunning mural at our base (and even tattooing a few of the team 👀), her creativity, energy, and passion have been something really special to be around.

Massive thanks to Dominic Godwin for introducing us — and to Kaylah for sharing her talent with us. We’re already looking forward to having her back again soon.

We love you Kaylah!! 🥑 🐎❤️

Check out Kaylah's Instagram page here:
https://www.instagram.com/pixar_ink/?hl=en

Check our our full blog here:
https://www.canyoningnewzealand.co.nz/blog/creativity-in-the-canyon-celebrating-kaylah-our-canyoning-nz-artist/

We’re incredibly proud to celebrate a huge milestone this season at Canyoning New Zealand — achieving a 5-star rating on Google Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐.

This achievement reflects the hard work, professionalism, and passion our entire guiding team brings to every single trip.

Adventure guiding is a demanding role that carries a huge responsibility, and our guides consistently deliver unforgettable experiences while keeping guests safe in the wild environments we operate in.

A special shoutout within this achievement goes out to Dom, whose energy, enthusiasm, and genuine love for canyoning shines through on every tour he runs — it’s no surprise guests are inspired to share their experience after a day out with him!

Since opening in 2015 in Queenstown and Wānaka, we’ve remained a proud family-owned business built around safety, exceptional guest experiences, and creating great opportunities for our guides.

Reviews are incredibly important for small tourism businesses, acting as powerful word-of-mouth that helps future adventurers discover us — and we’re so grateful to every guest who has taken the time to share their experience and to our amazing team who make those experiences possible!

Check out our full blog here:
https://www.canyoningnewzealand.co.nz/blog/