Canyoning
Adventure Tours
Day Tours
From Narrow Canyon Walls to the Wakamarina River
After a briefing from your guides, enter Doom Creek’s narrow passages and begin exploring its pools and rocky features. Smaller optional jumps provide an introduction before the canyon joins the wider Wakamarina River, where the landscape opens up and further jumping opportunities await.
Allow approximately three hours for the canyon section, combining walking, wading, swimming and floating. Every jump is optional, so discuss the available choices with your guides as you go. The route eventually brings you back to the car park after an absorbing adventure through changing river scenery.
Key Details
- Location: Mount Richmond Forest Park, near Canvastown.
- Duration: Approximately nine hours, including travel, the approach walk and canyon activities.
- Departure: Usually 7 am from Motueka or 8 am from Nelson.
- Complimentary pick-up: Available from Motueka, Nelson and Havelock; arrange when booking.
- Minimum participants: Four people.
- Season: 1 November–31 March, subject to suitable conditions and availability.
Inclusions
- Experienced canyoning guides.
- Specialist canyoning equipment.
- Lunch, snacks and drinks.
- Photos and videos of your adventure.
What to Bring
- Swimwear and a towel.
- Sturdy, closed-toe shoes that you do not mind getting wet.
- Comfortable clothing for the approach walk.
- Any personal medication required during the trip.
Your booking confirmation will specify your meeting point and pick-up time. Please advise dietary requirements when booking.
Age, Fitness and Participation Requirements
- Minimum age: 14 years.
- Under 16: A parent or guardian aged 18 or over must sign a consent form.
- Experience: Previous canyoning experience is not required.
- Fitness: A reasonable level of fitness is needed for the walk and several hours of canyon activities.
- Water: Expect swimming, floating and full submersion. Discuss your swimming ability with the operator before booking if you have concerns.
- Terrain: The route includes uneven and slippery surfaces.
- Heights: Participants will be exposed to heights of up to 15 metres.
- Jumps: All jumps are optional; follow your guides’ instructions on the available alternatives.
- Equipment: Everyone must fit the operator’s wetsuits and safety equipment.
Tell us about relevant medical conditions or participation concerns when booking.
CANCELLATION & REFUND
- 24+ hours before: Full refund**
- 12–24 hours before: 50% fee**
- Within 12 hours or no-show: No refund
**Note: Any refund approved under our terms and conditions will be subject to a 5% admin & processing fee, which will be deducted from the refund amount. Please see more information on refunds and cancellations in Go New Zealand's terms and conditions.*
