Top Queenstown Climbing Tours

Soar through the forest on the world’s steepest tree-to-tree zipline, 1,500 feet (450 meters) above Queenstown. Choose from three different courses, one with a thrilling 68-foot (21-meter) drop. Or, tone down the adrenaline a notch on a longer course, perfect for families with kids. Expert guides supervise your launch so all you have to do is take in the panoramic mountain and lake views.

Enjoy a fun combination of swimming, sliding, climbing, and rappelling during an adrenaline-fueled canyoning adventure in Mt. Aspiring National Park. See places you can’t reach any other way as you follow your guide into the canyon. No prior experience is necessary—just bring your sense of adventure and get ready to discover the stunning scenery. Includes a picnic lunch, round-trip transportation from Queenstown or Wānaka, and use of all equipment.

- Experience nature in a whole new way - Small groups sizes of up to 10 persons maximum - No experience required - Enjoy an array of thrilling activities - Climb, abseil, swim, slide and explore - All equipment included - The 9am tour has a lunch voucher inclusion - Queenstown transfers included

The towering cliffs and cascading waterfalls of Gibbston Valley Canyon offer a dramatic backdrop for a canyoning adventure. This family-friendly half-day tour from Queenstown is suitable for anyone over 10 years. With a small group, get your adrenaline pumping as you scramble up rocky cliffs, abseil down waterfalls, and tackle natural water slides. The morning tour includes a picnic-style lunch.

This thrilling full-day heli-canyoning adventure combines stunning helicopter flights and exhilarating canyon descents in New Zealand's picturesque Valley of Hanging Glaciers. Departing from Queenstown, experience an awe-inspiring journey over Lake Wakatipu before landing in a remote canyon, where you'll tackle impressive abseils of up to 80 meters. Guided by experienced professionals, enjoy a mix of scenic beauty and adrenaline as you navigate crystal-clear waters and towering rock walls. A fresh picnic lunch is included, ensuring you stay energized for this unforgettable day of exploration and excitement.

Combine hiking on the famous Routeburn Track with a canyoning adventure in Mt. Aspiring National Park on a single active tour from Queenstown. Hike along the Routeburn Track while a guide points out the endemic flora and fauna, then reach the canyonlands, where you will rappel and swim through the caves, canyons, and pools. Refuel with a picnic lunch to wind up your strenuous tour.

An exhilarating journey awaits in Queenstown with this 3-hour cliff jump, abseil and swim adventure. Perfect for those new to the thrill of canyoning, this private tour offers a personalised experience with expert guides. Navigate natural rock faces, abseil into crystal-clear pools, and jump into refreshing waters, all while learning canyoning skills. Surrounded by stunning landscapes, you’ll build confidence and create unforgettable memories. Suitable for families and first-timers, this adventure is designed to be fun, safe, and full of laughter.