Deep Canyon, Wanaka, NZ

Deep Canyon adventures are a journey unlike any other. Get in touch the natural world. From the raw power of waterfalls to the tranquility of deep, forested pools, from sculptural rockscapes to glowing green moss droplets, you will be immersed in a world you never knew existed.

Challenge yourself in ways you’ve never imagined. Plunge down water polished chutes and abseil down waterfalls. Jump off cliffs! Climb, swim and float through an amazing world of water – sculptured rock, deep clear pools and spectacular waterfalls.

Canyoning for water confident people with reasonable fitness, looking for big fun! Great for groups and teenage families.

More adventurous canyoning trips for people with good fitness, swimming ability and a head for heights. Does this sound like you?

Real adventure for people with excellent fitness and water skills, outdoor experience and a big, positive attitude...

Maddie and Margeux were AMAZING! They were super knowledgeable about every jump, slide, absailing etc. They were also super fun! Made my sister and I feel so safe. The gear they provide is extremely warm and you are moving the whole time so it's rare that you get cold!

Went on the Big Nige tour for the first day of the season. Having never done canyoning before it was an amazing experience of abseiling, sliding and jumping into pools. A good balance between thrills and challenge i look forward to canyoning again! The guides were helpful and friendly too.

We took the Wilson Creek trip and what a trip! It is a majestic canyon with roaring water, but our guide Robin and Renault made it so safe for us! Price may be high, but their huge efforts are well worth it! You probably cannot find a more adventurous guided activity in the world!

This was a fantastic canyoning experience for me as a first time and for my wife who has done if before but not for a long time. Our guides were fantastic, I had total confidence in their safety standard, even on the scary parts!

We have been traveling to so many places and tried all kinds of adventures. But this was the best! I’m pretty confident no experience can beat this one! My husband and I did the Wilson canyoning with Rene and Robin as our guide! The are amazing! This is an advanced canyoning especially with heavy water flow. They kept us safe and made it epic!

I had an amazing day with Deep Canyon. Reno was awesome, knowledgeable, safe and a lot of fun! So glad I decided to spend the day canyoning!

Season Oct 2023 - Apr 2024

Welcome to a full summer season of canyoning….

The Wanaka canyoning season is open 15th Oct 2023 through to 30th April 2024.

Please book online to secure your guide. We have a limited guides available and please note some canyons have a limited season when conditions are suitable to access and consequently space on trips is limited.

Conditions in Spring, Oct to early Dec can be variable and we encourage customers to stay in contact as start times can change if the weather conditions require. Water levels are higher in Oct and November. Temperatures are cooler in Oct and April.

Mid Dec to mid March is summer and conditions are warm with moderate water levels.

We expect to run Mill Creek and Ore Stream in mid Feb to late March. Feb and March all canyons are open.

Mid Jan – Feb conditions tend to be warm and lower water levels this is great time for beginners and families to learn the sport of canyoning and for those who are more adventurous to access advanced canyons.

Deep Canyon will be offering some small group canyoning skills courses of 1 and 2 days late Feb and early March, please contact us on trips@deepcanyon.co.nz if you are interested.