Canyoning in Wānaka is run by Deep Canyon, departing from the Lake Wanaka visitor information centre on Ardmore Street with a season that runs from October to April and differs by canyon, and by Wildwire at Twin Falls from December to February. Bookably lists 4 places to stay in the area around Wānaka.
Operators for canyoning in Wānaka
- Deep Canyon Guided canyoning trips at three levels, departing from the visitor information centre on Ardmore Street.
- Wildwire A guided climb and canyon descent at Twin Falls, meeting at its gate on the road from Wānaka to Mount Aspiring.
Listed in alphabetical order. Bookings are made with each operator, not through Bookably, and this list may not be complete.
Good to know about canyoning in Wānaka
- Deep Canyon sets minimum ages of twelve for its beginner canyons, fourteen for intermediate and sixteen for most advanced canyons, with one advanced canyon for adults only, and anyone under eighteen is accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Deep Canyon's own pages differ on whether it runs on public holidays, so ask before booking a holiday date.
- Deep Canyon says it advises against its high flow trips for people who do not swim.
- Wildwire sets weight and height limits for its Twin Falls Climb and Canyon and gives them on its own page.
- Wildwire sets a minimum age of twelve for its Twin Falls Climb and Canyon, and anyone under sixteen goes with an adult.
- Wildwire may have a seat in its staff van from the Wānaka visitor information centre for guests without a car, arranged ahead by email and not guaranteed, and the van comes back once in the afternoon after every trip has finished.
Details checked October 2026. Confirm with the operator before you book.
Places to stay near Wānaka
Wanaka Family Chalet | Sun & Views | Sleeps 10
Luggate, Wānaka
Sleeps: 10
Beds: 8
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 1