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South Island

Start: Queenstown or Wanaka
Locations: Queenstown, Wānaka
Duration: 9-11 hours
Difficulty: 5
Minimum Age: 16 Maximum Age: 60

Details

New Zealand’s Most Extreme Canyoning Challenge

Mt Aspiring Max isn’t for the faint-hearted—it’s a full-day canyoning challenge crafted for experienced adventurers craving serious thrills. After gearing up and transferring from Queenstown or Wanaka, the journey kicks off with a gruelling two-hour hike through rugged, remote terrain. It’s raw, wild, and absolutely breathtaking, with the real canyoning action still to come.

Expect towering abseils, epic jumps, tight squeezes and deep pools where you’ll be swimming through whitewater and navigating narrow canyons. It’s seven hours of pure adrenaline, demanding strength, confidence and a solid level of fitness. While no prior canyoning experience is necessary, being comfortable in the water and physically ready for the challenge is a must.

Elite Gear, Expert Guides and Unforgettable Memories

Throughout the day, expert guides ensure your safety, offering encouragement and advice as you tackle each obstacle. Their guidance keeps you focused and confident, and they’re there every step of the way to help you push further than you thought possible. It’s not just about the adrenaline—it’s also about connecting with nature in a way few ever experience.

The experience includes all canyoning gear, return transport, and a hearty picnic-style lunch to keep your energy up. To top it off, your guide captures the highlights with epic still photos available to purchase afterwards. You'll walk away with not just stories, but snapshots of one of the most intense days of your life.

What's Included:

  • Return transfers from Queenstown (7am) or Wanaka (8am)
  • All canyoning equipment
  • Professional and experienced guide
  • Delicious picnic-style lunch (choose either a vegetarian or meat option)
  • Maximum Group Size: 4 people

Think you've got what it takes? Book your spot today and be part of the select few who conquer Mt Aspiring Max each season!

EXPERIENCE LEVEL

A high level of fitness and confidence is required and good swimming ability too. 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.

Important info: Participants must be physically able to complete the activity in the allowed time duration and it is at the guides discretion to ensure all participants suitability.  This canyoning option is our most advanced and requires participants to be confident and comfortable climbing around exposed edges and dealing with heights and swimming through moving and potentially dangerous water features.  Suitable customers are and not limited too those with previous canyoning experience or similar alpine experiences, athletes or adventure guides used to and comfortable in this advanced environment.

Feel free to get in touch with our friendly team if you have any questions about your suitability.

What You Need to Know

While no prior canyoning experience is required, you’ll need:

  • A high level of fitness
  • Strong swimming ability
  • Confidence in challenging terrain

You’ll be in a wetsuit for up to 7 hours, navigating everything from rock climbs to deep water pools, fast-flowing chutes, and technical jumps. Every step of the way, our expert, English-speaking guides will be right there with you, ensuring your safety while keeping the stoke high.

Capture the Memories

An adventure like this deserves to be remembered! Your guide will capture stunning action shots throughout the trip, so you can relive the experience long after the adrenaline fades. Photos will be available for viewing and purchase after the tour—perfect for sharing your epic canyoning conquest with friends and family.

Refuel with a Feast

A full-on adventure calls for a full-on feed! Recharge with a picnic-style lunch, including a mouth-watering vegetarian or meat sandwich, a chocolate bar, a cookie, a juice box, a muesli bar, and a slice of decadent cake.

Key Details

  • Minimum Age: 16+

WHAT TO BRING

  • Swimwear and a towel
  • A bottle of water
  • Personal medications

AGE INFORMATION

  • Maximum Age: 60 years
  • Minimum Age: 16 years

CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS

  • More than 48 hours before departure: Full refund**.
  • Within 48 hours: No refund
  • The maximum age is 60 years old, anyone over 60 years old cannot travel and these tickets will not be refunded within 48 hours of departure.

**Less any booking or credit card fees if applicable.

Note: Please see more information on refunds and cancellations in Go New Zealand's terms and conditions.

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