Canyoning New Zealand vs Canyon Explorers
Two Queenstown operators compared (Rafting and canyoning). Canyoning New Zealand starts at NZ$189 and Canyon Explorers at NZ$249. Here is how their options line up on length, group size, age rules and cancellation.
Canyoning New Zealand
- 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
Gibbston Valley Canyoning 3hr Self Drive Adventure
- From
- NZ$189 per person
- Length
- 3 hours
- Group
- Max 10
- Min age
- 10+ (60+ contact the operator first)
- Cancellation
- Tickets are non-refundable within 48 hours of departure, for any reason (Tourism NZ listing).
Glenorchy Paradise Canyoning Full Day Adventure
- From
- NZ$399 per person
- Length
- 8 hours
- Group
- Max 6
- Min age
- 12+ (60+ contact the operator first)
Mt Aspiring Canyoning Full Day Adventure
- From
- NZ$399 per person
- Length
- 8 to 9.5 hours
- Group
- Max 8
- Min age
- 12+ (60+ contact the operator first)
Canyon Explorers
- Abseils, ziplines, natural waterslides and cliff jumps
- No swimming ability needed but must be confident in water
- Half-day departures 8:30am, 10:30am, 1:00pm, 3:00pm
- Photos taken by guides, sold after the trip (price not listed)
Half Day Canyoning (Queenstown)
- From
- NZ$249 per adult
- Length
- About 4 hours total, up to 2 hours of activities
- Min age
- 12+ (children with an adult)
- Weight
- Max 120 kg; may be weighed
Full Day Canyoning Adventure (Routeburn Canyon)
- From
- NZ$429 per person
- Length
- About 8 hours from Queenstown
- Min age
- 15+ (under 18 need guardian consent and adult)
- Weight
- Max 120 kg; may be weighed
Both checked against the operators' own pages on 2026-10-22. See every operator in Rafting and canyoning.