Queenstown · QUEENSTOWN ROCK AND CANYON ADVENTURES
13 tours
The Southern Lakes reward a little planning, and queenstown rock and canyon adventures are where a first trip usually goes wrong. These 13 are the ones worth the money, with prices, running times and who each one suits.
Wildwire Wanaka Level 2 is a 4-hour waterfall via ferrata with full safety gear, expert coaching, and lunch, near Twin Falls.
“The spectacular views, our amazing guide who balanced encouragement with support so beautifully, the adventure, and finding out we could do something we didn’t think we could. We signed up for level 2 (and I thought we would chicken oRead more”
Half-day canyoning in Queenstown with zipline, rappels, and slides into clear pools, plus gear, guide, and round-trip transport.
“Fun experience and beautiful area. A little too short for the cost. This may be partially my problem. I am comparing it to all the slot canyons and beauty of Utah”
Queenstown half-day canyoning packs zip lines, abseils, slides, and plunges, plus van transfers and hot showers for $124.
“Great fun. Our whole family really enjoyed the whole thing.”
Wildwire Wanaka Level 1 via ferrata climbs Twin Falls near Mt Aspiring National Park. Gear, guide, and sweet snack included.
“This was one of the best climb I have had. The guide Tongi was amazing. I loved it so much that I upgraded to Level2 straight after my Level 1 climb. Its a must do activity. Highly recommended.”
Beginner cable climb up Twin Falls near Wanaka, with practice via ferrata, suspension bridges, hidden pools, and views in 3 hours, $118.
“This experience was the highlight of our trip to NZ Rocky our guide was excellent and for beginners really put our mind at ease with all the time dedicated to instructions and saftey. Will be back again with our kids! They will love it Please let Rocky from Wild wire know we only got time to try the Fergburger which did not disappoint and will be back again to try Devils :)”
Half-day canyoning in Gibbston Valley from Queenstown with a small group, expert safety briefing, abseils and natural water slides.
“Great experience and our tour guide was amazing! We would definitely recommend this activity, even for beginners!”
Half-day guided canyoning in Gibbston Valley from Queenstown. Small groups, climbs and abseils, equipment, transfers, lunch voucher.
“Guide was awesome and knowledgeable. We had fun and the had a great adventure”
Climb 320m up Wanaka’s Twin Falls on a guided intermediate waterfall cable route, with suspension bridges and included lunch.
“We really enjoyed our Level 2 climb! The weather was perfect and the guides Brandon and Nolan are fun. We highly recommend this activity!”
Full-day canyoning in Mount Aspiring National Park from Queenstown or Wanaka, small groups up to five, no experience required for $298.
“Great adventure! More demanding than we thought, but heaps of fun, amazing scenery and we felt safe all the time. Warmly recommended!”
A beginner-friendly Wanaka combo: Level 1 cable climbing, then canyoning Twin Falls with rope skills and six waterfall rappels.
Climb Wanaka’s advanced waterfall cable route behind a 60m cascade, cross bridges and cliffs, then finish by helicopter ride.
Wildwire Wanaka Climb & Canyon mixes cable climbing, Twin Falls abseiling, and a wire crossing in about 5 hours.
“I did the level 3 climb on a high water / wind day. Really fantastic, one of the best experiences of my life. Had a great time with confident and supportive guides Rocky and Ollie.”
Half day rock climbing in Wanaka’s Matukituki Valley with a small-group guide, all gear, and transport, plus maximum time on real rock.
“Despite it being a bit wet we had a fantastic time. Issac was an excellent instructor, we learnt a lot and had great fun. Highly recommended”
