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It’s been a crazy busy time here at Abel Tasman Canyons. We’re super excited about all the people who have decided to join us on a challenging adventure and came out smiling from ear to ear. But aside from canyoning, what else has been happening?? Read all about it here!
Customers often look at us with mouths wide open, gawping at how effortlessly we leap from rock to rock in the canyon. It’s almost as if we were born as ready-made canyoning guides. But today we’re going to let you in on a little secret… There was a first time for all of us. At one stage we also walked through the canyon feeling like a baby giraffe taking their first steps, and we too felt our stomachs shrink at the prospect of the 8metre jump. So we thought we would share with you first time experiences of some NZ canyoning guides , and how we eventually all became the guides that we are today.
What were you all doing before you became NZ canyoning guides?
Lana: I was teaching kayaking and managing a ski school in Canada. Read More
We recently welcomed high school student, and family friend, Tess into our canyons as a trainee guide for a few weeks. We wanted to hear a little bit more about her experience, so we brought her into the ATC base to ask her a few questions.
Hey tess! Thanks for coming in. I know that you’re friends with Toine and eva, the business owners, but how and when did you first meet?
Hey! Thank you for having me. My family are Dutch and so we met Toine through a Dutch family friend a few years ago. Since we were first introduced we’ve spent lots of time together, having dinners at their house or at ours, going tramping together and celebrating Sinter Klaas (a Dutch tradition which happens on the 5th of December). Toine and I get along really well because we both enjoy outdoor activities and love being out in the natural environment.
Here it is: our ‘Guts and Glory’ promo video! Experience the white waters of the canyon, plunging into deep pools after leaping off of cliffs, before tumbling out of a plane from 16,500 ft. over the stunning Abel Tasman National Park. It’s a heap of action with TWO Abel Tasman tours in just ONE day. Could you handle it? Click here to read all about this whirlwind adventure.
You get the perfect blend of adrenaline, adventure and beauty by combining two of the best Abel Tasman tours. Proudly brought to you by Abel Tasman Canyons and Skydive Abel Tasman.
The Abel Tasman National Park: home to magnificent beaches, native bush and enchanting coves, its beauty attracting thousands to the region year after year. But what do you do when you want to experience a more adventurous side of the park? Combine the best Nelson Tasman activities!
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We’re very pleased and proud to have passed our second full external safety audit. Our Operations Manager Lee den Haan did an amazing job working together with the auditing team to guide them through our Safety Management System. They were very impressed with our systems and the way we guide people down our canyons, providing all of our customers with a fun, challenging and safe experience. A big thank you to Lee, the Abel Tasman Canyons crew and the AdventureMark team!
Click here for more information on how we are keeping our staff and customers safe.
We thought that our friends, followers, customers and agents might be keen to read what we are up to here at Abel Tasman Canyons. It’s not all about jumping off cliffs and having a good ol’ time in the canyon. A lot of our work happens behind the scenes. Read it here.
A Day in the Life of a Canyoning Guide in New Zealand
What does a canyoning guide do? They guide people through canyons, obviously. But what does the job of a canyoning guide actually entail?
Working in the office of a canyoning company it doesn’t take long to realise how much work the guides have to do without even entering the canyon. All of the guides love their jobs, and without a doubt they all live and breathe the outdoors, however there are certain aspects of the career that as customers we may overlook. When the guides take our customers out on a canyoning trip, it involves a whole lot more than just keeping the customers safe.
I had a chat with the guides about what their typical day entails, and this is what they said…
