WARNING: HIGH CHANCE OF OVERDOSING ON ADRENALINE AND FUN. ADRENALINE JUNKIES ONLY.
Kiwis CAN fly
This combo suits those traveling between the Abel Tasman National Park and Picton. Or those spending a couple of days in Nelson. The canyoning trip will take up a full day, during which you will get to see many different aspects of the Abel Tasman National Park. The water taxi will take you on a ride along the stunning Abel Tasman coastline, you will plant your feet in the golden sand of Anchorage, and you will hike up through the native bush to the heart of the National Park whilst enjoying some stunning views. And that is all before you have even started your truly remote and magnificent canyoning experience, which will see you jumping, sliding, abseiling, ziplining, swimming and scrambling your way down Torrent River Canyon. As part of this combo you will also get to soar on one of the world’s longest flying fox at a speed of up to 100 km/hr. You will fly high above the scenic forest canopy whilst taking in views of Cable and Delware Bay, the Western Ranges, and D’urville Island. The Skywire experience in Cable Bay will take up about 1.5hrs. Making it the perfect activity to add to your arrival or departure day. With the café on site, you can enjoy breakfast or lunch. Ideal if you have been on the road for a while, or if you are about to start a big drive.
Location: Abel Tasman National Park and Cable Bay
duration: This combo takes place over two days (Canyoning takes a full day, Skywire takes 1.5hrs)
Canyoning Meet: 8am at Aqua Taxi base in Marahau
Skywire Meet: Between 9am – 4pm at Cable Bay Adventure Park
transport: Transport can be arranges, please enquire
included: Torrent River canyoning trip, Skywire ride, two-way water taxi ride, professional guides, gear, delicious lunch, snacks & drinks and free photos & videos of your canyoning adventure
Minimum number of people: 2
Minimum age: 12
Minimum height: 1.2 metres
You need: Swimwear, towel and closed toed shoes that you don’t mind getting wet (we have spares)
Season: 1 October – 30 April
Note: To suit your travel situation best, you can choose in which order you will do the activities
RISK DISCLOSURE, please read
Before making a decision on whether you, and the people you book for, would like to go canyoning or not, it is important to understand the risks involved in the activity. We recommend that you read the RISK DISCLOSURE information before you make your booking.
Booking information, please read
The price includes an Environmental Access Fee, find out more.
Online bookings close 16 hours prior to trip departure (NZ time)
For last minute bookings please call us on: 0800 86 34 72
Start times are subject to conditions, availability, and participant numbers. Your meeting / pick up time will be specified in your confirmation email.
- Canyoning is a physically demanding activity that requires a reasonable level of fitness
- Minimum height for the Skywire is 1.2 metres
- The trip involves walking on uneven and slippery surfaces
- The trip involves full submersion in water
- Clients will be exposed to heights of up to 15m
- Jumps and slides are always optional
- All clients must fit our wetsuits and safety equipment to participate
Torrent River Canyon rating
Two-way water taxi
Delicious lunch, snacks and drinks
1.6km long, 100km/h skywire ride
Free photos and videos of your canyoning trip
About this canyon
From Marahau you’ll join us on an exhilarating water taxi ride through the Astrolabe Roadstead into Anchorage. You then leave the golden sand beaches of the coast for a stunning 1.5 hour walk up and further into the Abel Tasman National Park. Along the way the guides will keep you entertained with endless amounts of stories about the history, culture, flora and fauna of the park. Delicious lunch is served before the action starts. At the top of the canyon you’ll jump into your rubber suit, crank your harness tight and pop your helmet on. After a clear safety briefing by the guides you enter the truly remote environment of the canyon. You’ll be jumping, sliding, abseiling, scrambling, floating and ziplining through this canyon for about 3.5 hours. The trip finishes with a royal slide into Cleopetras Pool…From the pool it is a 30 minute stroll along the river and the beach back to Anchorage where your water taxi awaits to zip you back to Marahau.
About the skywire
Your tour starts with a 4km ride in one of our 4-wheel drive vehicles, passing through pristine native forest while our guides entertain you with facts about the park’s diverse native environment, cultural aspects and fun stories. The Skywire is set 300m above our base café and has incredible views of Cable and Delaware Bays, the western ranges and north towards D’urville Island. On a clear day you can even see the snow-capped peak of Mount Taranaki. You will be strapped securely into the ride with a 5-point harness. The Skywire seats up to four “flyers” at a time. You will experience around 1000m of gravity assisted free-wheeling, reaching speeds of up to 100 km/hr, followed by 600m at a more leisurely pace – ideal for taking in the incredible scenery. Then you do it all again, but backwards, finishing back at the start after nearly 10 minutes of thrilling adventure.
RISK DISCLOSURE
Before making a decision on whether you, and the people you book for, would like to go canyoning or not, it is important to understand the risks involved in the activity. We recommend that you read the RISK DISCLOSURE information before you make your booking.
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“Torrent River Awesomeness!”
Definitely an amazing, must-do activity in NZ! Witnessing Abel Tasman wilderness during an action-packed and exciting descent down a beautiful canyon, along with wonderful guides, tonnes of adrenalin and adventure along the way… highly recommend it!
kaalianiwa, Dingwall, Canada
