Canyoning in Abel Tasman National Park is run by Abel Tasman Canyons from the first of October to the thirtieth of April, or from the first of November for its Falls River trip, and its Torrent River trip meets at Mārahau. Bookably lists 5 places to stay in the area around Mārahau.
Operators for canyoning in Abel Tasman National Park
- Abel Tasman Canyons Guided canyoning trips on the Torrent River, the Falls River and Waterfall Creek, meeting at Mārahau or at an arranged pick-up.
Bookings are made with the operator, not through Bookably, and this list may not be complete.
Good to know about canyoning in Abel Tasman National Park
- Abel Tasman Canyons sets a minimum age of twelve for its Torrent River trip and asks for a reasonable level of fitness.
- Abel Tasman Canyons' trip pages give a minimum age of sixteen and ask for previous canyoning experience and excellent fitness for its Falls River and Waterfall Creek trips.
- The Torrent River trip meets at the Aqua Taxi base in Mārahau and travels by water taxi to Anchorage.
- Abel Tasman Canyons says non-swimmers can join if they tell it when booking, but it advises against its high flow and advanced trips for them.
- Abel Tasman Canyons runs its trips subject to participant numbers and suitable weather, and takes its Falls River trip as group bookings of four or more only.
- Abel Tasman Canyons offers a van pick-up with limited spaces, in Motueka, Riwaka, Kaiteriteri and Mārahau for its Torrent River and Falls River trips, and in Motueka, Riwaka, Tākaka and Pōhara for Waterfall Creek.
Details checked October 2026. Confirm with the operator before you book.
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