Canyoning in New Zealand

The following is a listing of New Zealand canyoning operators arranged, more-or-less, in geographic order starting in the north. The description of each operation is supplied by the operators themselves.

AWOL Canyoning Adventures Limited
Auckland Region
CANYONING - abseiling under showering waterfalls, streams through caves, jumps, water slides into hidden pools! Forty minutes from Auckland- transport, lunch, beverages, equipment provided.

Canyonz
Auckland Region
CANYONING! Ride nature's giant hydroslides! Abseil, swim, slide and jump into secret gorges. Stunning rainforests, sparkling waterfalls, deep pools, ancient volcanoes and wild beaches!

Nikau Cave

Nikau Cave is a glowworm cave situated in the peaceful rural setting of a real farm about 90 minutes south of Auckland. The cave offers a variety of underground conditions ranging from easy walking to a low crawl. A large variety of limestone formations can be seen, including large caverns full of glowworms, stalactites and stalagmites, giant pillars, tiny 'straws', and limestone 'shawls'.

Live-life Experiences
Nelson Region
Discover water sculptured limestone holes, bowls, spires and cliffs. The fact that you're abseiling through this area is only part of the thrill. The canyon gets so tight that it?s almost shoulder distance apart, yet it?s so deep!

Flock Hill Lodge
Canterbury Region
Canyoning - an adventurous extension to abseiling, descending twin stream ravine and the 115 mtr Ribbon Falls. Experienced guides and all equipment supplied.

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