Canyon Explorers
Canyon Explorers
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Canyoning & Rappelling Tours • Climbing Tours • Hiking & Camping Tours
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7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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At Canyon Explorers, we provide guided canyoning and climbing trips in Queenstown and Glenorchy. Let us take you on an adventure through stunning New Zealand landscapes and through wilderness areas which are otherwise inaccessible.
Queenstown, New Zealand
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Travelers' Choice
2023
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Maddie
1 contribution
Dec 2022 • Friends
This was one of the best activities I have done in New Zealand and possibly all of my travels. Ryan and Tom were super fun and patient with us as beginners. Even the half day trip is full of jumps, slides, absails, and zip lining. If you are looking for some easy time in nature sight seeing this is not the activity for you, but I would 100% recommend to anyone who is active and looking for adventure.
Written December 2, 2022
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Newnic
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Feb 2023 • Family
My sons and I had a fantastic experience on the half day canyoning tour. The guides, Jess & Dawson were professional, friendly and funny and made us feel like we were in safe hands. There were a couple of challenging water jumps that helped us push ourselves but those who didn't want to do them could opt out. It was nice to hear facts about some of the flora and fauna also and shows the guides have an appreciation of the environment. Thanks guys. An exciting way to end our holiday.
Written February 24, 2023
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Vacationer762741
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Apr 2023 • Couples
The best part of canyoning was a jump into a pool from about 6 or 7 meters. Not far behind was a slide into a pool, a couple of zip lines, abseiling down a rock face and dropping into a pool. We did all of that and more on a ~4 hour tour. It was great fun and highly recommended! Our guides Oscar, Lorna, Dawson were awesome! They explained all activities and I felt safe while still having an exciting fun adventure!
Written April 12, 2023
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Cherielee84
Vancouver, Canada11 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Absolutely outstanding day experiencing and interacting with the terrain in Routeburn canyon. Was a stunning, sunny day, the water is so pure and crystal clear. Alex & Tomo were fantastic guides, always felt safe and looked after, great senses of humour and very personable. Picnic lunch was delicious and nutritious. Couldn't have asked for a better day. 11/10 recommended if you really want to experience the wilderness in Queenstown, NZ!
Written January 29, 2020
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canyon_explorers
Hi there,
Thank you so much for your awesome review. We are so glad you enjoyed our full day Canyoning and Alex & Tomo are so glad they could take you through the beautiful Routeburn canyon.
Cheers,
-The Canyon Explorers Team
Written January 31, 2020
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Yan Zhang
San Francisco, CA11 contributions
Feb 2023 • Solo
The half day trip was my 1st Canyoning experience. I loved it and would like to do a full day trip. Everything is arranged well. Our guide are super helpful, explain everything clearly and efficiently. They also are very supporting, not only with the activities but also give me the confidence to go for the seemingly scary jumps - those were really fun! Strongly recommended.
Written February 19, 2023
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Rocío
Singapore, Singapore38 contributions
Jan 2023 • Solo
This was one of the best activities I've done. Fun and challenging at the same time. Ryan and Kim made sure all the time we were safe while enjoying the water and explained everything carefully so we could make the most of this experience.
Totally recommended.
Totally recommended.
Written January 6, 2023
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Annette N
2 contributions
Jan 2023 • Family
We did a half day canyoning tour with Ryan and Lorna. This was an awesome event, challenging our two teenagers and giving them an awesome time! We as parents enjoyed it also. We can recommend the adventure and would nit hesitate to do it again! Ryan no and Lorna were the best team ever, always smiling, very caring and we felt safe during the entire tour. Thanks so much for offering such an adventure!
Written January 24, 2023
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Theo T
1 contribution
Mar 2023
Lorna & Cian were amazing ! very fun exepriance highly recommend this for all adventure seekers. I would definity come back to do the full day tour ! Guides were comforting and paitient made sure everyone was okay.
Written March 10, 2023
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Storyteller402992
1 contribution
Jan 2023 • Family
I wasn’t sure if this would be worth our time since we have really athletic members of our family and one that isn’t so active. This checked all the boxes die every level of activity. It was fun and the guides (Lorna and Tom) were amazing!!! Our kids said this was the highlight of our trip. We were in New Zealand 10 days and we decided to jump on this adventure our last day. Well worth it!! They all asked when we are going again.
Written January 13, 2023
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Katie S
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Feb 2023 • Couples
Our guides Dawson and Lorna were so fun and gave easy instruction! Was amazing watching them be awesome guides and still be able to take pictures of you! Was even more adventurous than expected. Ziplining, repelling, climbing, jumping and sliding down the falls were an unforgettable experience!
Written February 22, 2023
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Approximately how long does the climb take? And do you have to climb back down or is there a different way to get down?
Thanks for your query! Allow around 3 - 4 hours for the entire trip. We climb up and hike back down. Let us know if you have any other questions.
Jenny L
Powder Springs, GA58 contributions
Can you wear glasses during canyoning? Or are contacts recommended?
Also, will long sleeve shirts be provided in summer?
Elwin S
Melbourne, Australia4 contributions
Hi, I recommend that you are not wear any glasses. The activities involving diving, jumping and sliding. Hope this is help.
Jenny L
Powder Springs, GA58 contributions
Can you wear glasses during canyoning? Or are contacts recommended?
Also, will long sleeve shirts be provided in summer?
Canyoning Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand13 contributions
Hello,
Contacts are recommended as there is a risk of you loosing your glasses into the water. We provide a full length wet suit that will cover your arms.
Kind Regards
Bob (on behalf of Canyoning Queenstown)
Bram
Amsterdam, The Netherlands173 contributions
Do you still do tours at the end of may? I'm in Queenstown from 23 until 27 of May..
Canyoning Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand13 contributions
Hi Bram
Thank you for contacting us.
Our last Canyoning trip of the season takes place on the 30th April. Our canyon's are very aquatic and therefore as we head towards winter it is too cold to go in the canyons.
Maybe you can join us on your next trip to Queenstown.
We hope you have a great holiday here in the 'adventure capital of the world'.
Kind Regards
Jane Morris
On behalf of Canyoning Queenstown.
TravelOftenokay
San Francisco, CA29 contributions
Are you open in late Sept/early Oct. If yes, how could is the water?
We are a family of 5 on tour Xmas 2016. Can we do this with swing and fox on same day?
Is bungee also nearby?
They are all just outside of town (30 mins max I think) and all provide transport from central Queenstown to their respective locations.
If you're with a family, I'd recommend doing Canyoning on a different day to swing and fox. You could squeeze it all in if you did swing first thing in the morning (remember you get wet doing canyoning, and it is a physical activity, so you may not feel like jumping off a platform afterwards).
I did Canyoning, then Dark Ride (a fun indoor activity, in central Queenstown)... this may be a nicer match.
There's a few different companies which do fox and swing - check out AJHackett as they do all three (including bungy).
dou2ble
United States220 contributions
If April 30th is your last day of the season does this mean the final week of April is less Adventurous?
Canyoning Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand13 contributions
Not at all. The water levels are still at a pretty consistent flow at this stage and the trips run as per usual.
The reason we close at this stage of the year is due to dropping temperatures as we approach winter.
Thank-you for your question.
IrishChelseaFan
Perth, Australia27 contributions
I noticed some of the older posts said people could not bring their own go pro’s? Is this still the case…..
Canyoning Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand13 contributions
No it's not. You can totally bring your own Go Pro! Generally we find helmet mounts get the best footage, most of our helmets have sticky mounts so you just need the attachment to clip in. Alternatively if you have a chest or wrist mount they're good too but your hands need to be free.
Linda K
Cebu Island, Philippines10 contributions
What are the pros and cons of the full day canyoning vs 1/2 day canyoning at the Routeburn Canyon?
Laurin A
Jacksonville Beach, FL1 contribution
Is this activity seasonal? If so, what months are available for canyoning?
Canyoning Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand13 contributions
Hi Laurin,
Thank you fro your inquiry. Yes we are seasonal activity we operate between 1st October and the 30th April. We will be taking booking for next season through our website
We look forward to talking to you soon.
The Canyoning Team
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