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What is canyoning?

Canyons are steep, narrow mountain streams enclosed by steep wall and filled with waterfalls and pools. Canyoning is the way to descent these uniquely beautiful canyons by means of walking, swimming, scrambling, jumping, sliding, abseiling and using ziplines. Only by going canyoning can you see and be fully submersed in these stunning places and experience all the fun stuff Mother Nature throws at you. Due to the challenging terrain is it recommended to go canyoning on guided trips, however if you would like to learn how to do it by yourself please learn more here.

What makes it so good?

The natural beauty of the canyon environment combined with the excitement of the activities is what is so exciting about canyoning. The canyons allow you to experience a sense of exploration. Overcoming the natural challenges of canyoning will give a huge sense of achievement. The huge smiles at the end of the canyon descent are a proof of satisfaction and pride. We’re not afraid to admit that canyoning makes us feel like kids again, having huge amounts uninhibited fun and constantly taking on new challenges.

Why is the Abel Tasman National Park the place to go canyoning in New Zealand?

Mother Nature really created something special here. We are fortunate to have amazing granite canyons beautifully sculpted by crystal clear water and surrounded by stunning native bush. Located in the tropical north of the South Island of New Zealand means we’re far away from freezing cold rivers fed by snow melt. The Abel Tasman National Park has picture perfect golden sand beaches, turquoise waters and plenty of wildlife. Where else can you start and finish an exciting canyoning trip on a golden sand beach? All we need to add is exhilarating water taxi rides, fun and professional canyoning guides, top notch equipment, delicious lunch and FREE PHOTOS AND VIDEOS to give you the best possible experience. Canyoning in New Zealand does not get much better than in the Abel Tasman National Park.

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What other people say 

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BJJ Science
2 years ago
We did 3-weeks in NZ and found ourselves with a spare day after a different activity cancelled, so we went Canyoning with Abel Tasman Canyoning. It was the best thing we did in NZ!! I cannot recommend this company highly enough. They are professional, safe, and immensely fun.
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Sash Nukada
2 years ago
Highly recommend Abel Tasman Canyons!! We went with our two kids (ages 12 and 14) on the Torrent River trip, and note I work as an outdoor instructor. We felt safe throughout the whole trip, the equipment and wetsuits were top quality (we stayed warm at the end of April), the staff were amazing!! Toine is very passionate, and pre trip comms was excellent. Our guides Oscar and Liv were excellent; very safety conscious, but also super fun, informative, approachable, passionate, great energy. Just felt they were all just super stoked to show us and share this amazing canyon with everyone. Also Torrent Canyon has got to the the most fun, varied (abseils, slides, jumps and zip lines) and accessible canyon anywhere. Our family is just buzzing from the day. Thank you Liv, Oscar, Toine and team!!!
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Rachel VDG
2 years ago
i’ve been canyoning in a lot of beautiful places before, but this one beats them all. absolutely stunning tour with an amazing group atmosphere. our tour guides Liv and Caleb made sure all of us had the best time. 10/10 would recommend!
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Abi
3 years ago
Wow had an amazing day, our guides Liv and Papine (hope I spelt that right!) were so incredible and kept our spirits up all day! I felt safe all day and had fun all at the same time. I went by myself and I felt very welcomed not only by the guides but my group as well! Definitely will recommend to friends!
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Alan Finlay
3 years ago
Such a fun adventure - highly recommend doing this if you are in the area.
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Matthias Mayr
3 years ago
I did an awesome canyoning Trip with them at Abel Tasman National Park. Definitely the beste canyoning I did in my life. Scenic nature, zip Lines, jumpes, slides, (little) abseiling was all Included in the Torrent River offer. I would recommend this Trip to everyone interested in this sport 👍🏼
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Lucy
3 years ago
Torrent river canyoning was an amazing day out!! The best activity I have done in New Zealand, gorgeous short hike up (no you don’t have to hike in a wetsuit) great lunch, lots of canyoning time, jumping zip lining abseiling and lots of slides!! Would 100% do it again! Will and Liv did an amazing job of keeping us safe while letting us do lots of the course ourself, they were fab canyon leaders and really made the day!! I 100% recommend doing this is your on the fence about doing it, do it, it’s definitely worth it I have already suggested it to everyone I met in Abel Tasman and people who are going that way!! Thanks Abel Tasman canyoning. Some great photos too!
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Carrie Wolf
3 years ago
11 out of 10 would recommend! Our guides were the absolute best: Liv and Danelle perfectly balanced safety first while also giving us a great time. Liv’s witty quips kept us laughing, and Danelle’s constant positivity was contagious. Quick breaks for lunch, juice, and hot tea with granola bars were well-timed and appreciated. Even with thermals under the wetsuit, you won’t exactly be warm, but it’ll be worth it!
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Emily Applegate
3 years ago
One of the most epic days of my entire year in NZ! Liv and Amelia were fantastic guides--they made all of us feel so comfortable while keeping the day exciting and full of laughs. The entire day was full of adventure, from a scenic boat ride to an awesome hike to the variety of ways we scrambled down the canyon, be it abseiling, sliding, ziplining, jumping... every obstacle was a new thrill! Highly recommend to anyone looking for an entirely new way to experience Abel Tasman with a bit of an adrenaline rush!
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Scarlett Holmes
3 years ago
11/10!!!! Would recommend anyone does this tour. Incredibly well organised. You get fitted with a wetsuit, briefed and have the most amazing time in incredible scenery. I would do this again and again and again. Our guides Amelia and Zeke were absolute legends, really brought the vibes and made us feel incredibly safe. You have the choice to jump 6 and 8m off a rock. Sooooo fun!!!!!!
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