challenging
9–11 hours
Participants need high fitness levels to manage a long hike, sustained physical effort, and swimming in cold water.
Take on the Mt Aspiring MAX Full Day Canyoning Adventure with Canyoning New Zealand—a high-intensity journey into the heart of Mt Aspiring National Park featuring rigorous hikes, abseils, jumps, and whitewater swims. Perfect for thrill seekers with fitness and swimming skills.
Advanced Level Canyoning - Lunch Included - Swimming and Fitness Required - Min Age 16 Years
Embark on the ultimate canyoning adventure in Mt Aspiring National Park, designed for thrill-seekers! Experience heart-pounding abseils, jumps, and whitewater swimming after a challenging hike. With expert guides ensuring your safety and capturing unforgettable moments, this adrenaline-fueled journey includes a delicious picnic lunch. Are you ready to conquer the wild?
7am Queenstown - 11 hours return 8am Wanaka - 9 hours return
Test your limits with our most intense canyoning experience! Mt Aspiring Max is the ultimate challenge, designed exclusively for seasoned adventure seekers who thrive on pushing the boundaries.
This isn’t your average canyoning trip—this is an all-out, adrenaline fuelled expedition into the wild heart of Mt Aspiring National Park, reserved only for the boldest and most confident!
We set off from Queenstown or Wanaka, and you’ll feel the anticipation building, after the vehicle transfer out to the canyon, the real adventure begins, we gear up in elite canyoning gear, then you’ll face a rigorous 2 hour hike through rugged terrain, the kind that gets your blood pumping and your senses heightened. But that’s just the warm-up.
This canyoning experience offers so many abseils, jumps and whitewater swimming, its super deep, super narrow and super stunning all at once, its just completely off the grid incredible.
While no prior experience is needed, a high level of fitness and confidence is required and good swimming ability. You'll need to be physically able to strut your stuff in a wetsuit for up to 7 hours navigating through the terrain with walks, climbs, swims, jumps and moves that'll totally blow your mind.
Rest assured, our qualified and experienced guides are fluent in English and dedicated to ensuring your safety and enjoyment. Throughout the entire adventure they'll be by your side, providing expert guidance and encouragement every step of the way. In addition to providing an unforgettable canyoning experience surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of nature, we go the extra mile to ensure that your memories last a lifetime.
Your dedicated guide is on hand to capture exhilarating moments of your adventure through stunning still photos. After your tour, you'll have the opportunity to view and purchase your photos, allowing you to relive the adventure and share your epic experience with friends and family for years to come, our photos will serve as a lasting reminder of your incredible journey.
And what's an adventure without a delicious feast to fuel your journey? Indulge in a picnic-style lunch with your choice of a vegetarian or meat mouthwatering sandwich, satisfy your sweet tooth with a delicious cookie and chocolate bar and recharge with a juice box, muesli bar and decadent slice of cake.
Our minimum age is legally set at 16 to join the fun.
Book your adventure today and be part of the few that have what it takes to conquer it each season.
You’ll spend hours in a wetsuit, so packing swimwear underneath and a towel for after is essential.
The approach involves steep, uneven terrain; sturdy hiking boots and good conditioning are musts.
Special canyoning shoes or sturdy neoprene booties improve grip on wet, slippery rock surfaces.
Carry a water bottle and any personal meds, as there are no resupply points throughout the day.
Mt Aspiring National Park was established in 1964 and carries significance for local Māori as a place of natural power and sustenance.
Visitors are encouraged to practice Leave No Trace principles to protect the fragile alpine ecosystems and waterways of the park.
Critical for thermal protection during extended swims and contact with cold rock surfaces.
Necessary for the demanding approach hike over rugged and uneven terrain.
Worn under your wetsuit for hygiene and comfort during water sections.
Staying hydrated throughout the long day is vital, so bring sufficient water.