Queenstown Half Day Canyoning Adventure
Overview
Zip, abseil, slide and plunge your way through one of Queenstown’s hidden natural playgrounds.
Exclusive access to the 12 Mile Canyon which is surrounded by native beech forest and filled with clear pools, waterfalls, narrow passageways and natural rock chutes. It’s a uniquely New Zealand adventure and a chance to experience a wild landscape most visitors never get to see.
Our guides will snap photos along the way which will be sent out for FREE after the trip.
Canyon Explorers provides two guides on every trip, offering more support, clear instruction and greater flexibility for both first timers and experienced adventure seekers.
After the canyon you can return to our purpose-built base for changing facilities, a hot shower and a complimentary tea, coffee or hot chocolate.
With a convenient central Queenstown check-in location and all the extras included, you can focus on the adventure from start to finish.
What's Included
- Light refreshments
- All safety equipment
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Waterproof footwear
- Wetsuits & helmets
- Transport by private vehicle
- Professional guide
- Swimwear
- Towel
Meeting Location
37 Camp Street
Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Pack an unforgettable Queenstown canyoning adventure into half a day.
Check in and meet your guides at the Canyon Explorers shop at 37 Camp Street. From there, travel approximately 15 minutes to our canyoning base to be fitted with specialist equipment.
After a full safety briefing, walk through native beech forest to the canyon. Then zipline, abseil down waterfalls, slide through natural rock chutes, plunge into clear pools and float through narrow canyon passageways.
Choose how far you want to challenge yourself along the way. Your experienced guides provide clear instructions and, where possible, easier or more challenging routes to suit your confidence.
After the canyon, return to base for a hot shower and complimentary tea, coffee or hot chocolate.
No previous canyoning experience is required, but participants must be confident in water and have a reasonable level of fitness.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Weight limit of 120kg
- Children under the age of 16 need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Children under the age of 18 must have parent or guardian signed consent.
- Minimum age is 12 years
- All medical conditions will need to be declared before departure
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Light refreshments.
- All safety equipment.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Waterproof footwear.
- Wetsuits & helmets.
- Transport by private vehicle.
- Professional guide.
- Swimwear.
- Towel.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 12. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Queenstown Half Day Canyoning Adventure is as follows:
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Queenstown Half Day Canyoning Adventure will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Light refreshments
- All safety equipment
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Waterproof footwear
- Wetsuits & helmets
- Transport by private vehicle
- Professional guide
- Swimwear
- Towel
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Weight limit of 120kg
- Children under the age of 16 need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Children under the age of 18 must have parent or guardian signed consent.
- Minimum age is 12 years
- All medical conditions will need to be declared before departure
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
