Our most unique tour
Dry chasm
Full day
$289
About the experience
Experience this unique and deep slotted marble dry canyon located in the Kahurangi National Park.
Enveloped by the stunning marble rock, abseiling down this dry canyon feels as though we are entering deeper into the heart of the earth. From the Courthouse Flat carpark, we walk through lush New Zealand native bush and over extensive karst rock formations for around 1.5 hours to the top of the canyon. Leading into the exhilarating dry canyon experience and being welcomed by the pure waters of the resurgence when exiting the narrows.
If you love a good adventure without getting too wet, or keen to abseil down an incredibly unique rock formation, Dry Chasm is definitely one you'll want to experience.
NO SWIMMING REQUIRED!
Minimum number is 4
information
Minimum age
12 years old
Group size
4 min - 16 max
Duration
Half day tour | 6 hours
Swimming ability
None
Experience
Beginner — Experienced
Walking time
2 hours 30 minutes
Challenge
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Fitness
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Scenery
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
what is included
1 Instructor minimum
All equipment provided:
Neoprene socks
Complete harness
Helmet
Bags and dry kegs
FREE PHOTOS
what to bring
Shoes (sneakers)
Thermal layer (recommended)
Snacks & lunch
Water bottle
Medications
Windproof jacket
Shorts/tights and t-shirt
Dry clothes for after the trip
YOUR BEST SMILE!
Our meeting point
Meet us at the Four Square carpark in Tapawera
Disclosure | please read carefully
Adventure-based activities involve inherent risks that cannot be entirely eliminated and are comparable to those encountered in other outdoor recreational environments. These may include minor injuries or illnesses such as slips, trips, bruising, exposure to water, uneven or slippery terrain, heights, changing weather conditions, and environmental factors including insects or wildlife. This may include the risk of insect stings (such as wasp stings), which in rare cases can result in allergic reactions requiring medical attention.
While serious incidents are uncommon, participants acknowledge that outdoor activities are conducted in natural environments where conditions can change and hazards may be present. The safety of participants is the highest priority for our highly trained and experienced professional instructors, who operate in accordance with established safety systems, Standard Operating Procedures, and risk management practices.
Canyoning activities can be physically and mentally demanding and require an appropriate level of fitness, coordination, and comfort in outdoor environments. Participants must follow all instructions, briefings, and guidelines provided by instructors at all times. Failure to do so may increase the risk of injury to themselves or others. By participating, individuals acknowledge and accept these inherent risks, including environmental and allergic risks, and agree to take personal responsibility for their actions during the activity.
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Canyoning is the definitely the best (by our point of view) outdoor activity. Why you might ask? On our canyoning trips you'll experience a combination of fun and challenging adventures, all in one day :)
What the day involves:
Hiking/walking - We leave the main track that follows around Lake Rotoiti and head into one of the most beautifully lush and green, native bush and beech tree forests in Aoteaora.
Swimming - Canyoning involves swimming short distances and the canyons at Nelson Lakes National Park boasts some of the most refreshing and clearest waters that are pure enough to drink straight from the river. This will be sure to keep your skin young forever!
Abseiling/Rappeling - When jumping or sliding down waterfalls is not possible, one of the ultimate options is to abesil with a rope. We teach you all the skills to do this on your own. By the end of the trip you'll feel like a Professional Adventurer, feeling just as proud of yourself as we are of you! :)
Jumping - When the pools are deep enough and you're feeling brave, you can try flying like a kiwi! ;-) We teach the best techniques, in order for you to jump safely but remember, jumps are always optional!
Sliding - The flow of the river can create some natural slides that we can enjoy. Once again we will teach the best techniques to stay safe and remember, slides are also always optional.
Watertaxi - To acess the canyons at Nelson Lakes National Park we take a beautiful boat ride across the pristine Lake Rotoiti under the impressive gaze of Pourangahau (Mount Robert).
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We can offer you different canyoning trips that match different levels of experience!
Hidden Falls is our most popular half-day trip and is ideal for those who are new to canyoning or for those who are already familar to the activity.
Shift Creek is a more challenging canyoning and suited to those who have previous experience in canyoning or similar outdoor pursuits.
Blue Creek is a dry canyon that is great for those who are new to the activity, who have previous experience and keen to try something different or for those who don't wish to get wet!
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Yes and no, depending of your level of confidence in the water. It is defintely more enjoyable that you are able to swim. However, if you are confident in the water and not a strong swimmer, give us a call and we will be happy to discuss this further with you.
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Simply put . . . Yes! Always!
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Yes you can! If you wear contact lenses its a good idea to keep your eyes closed under water and to bring along another pair just incase. We recommend if you are wearing glasses to take with you a hard case. We can provide a strap for you to tie them around your head to help them stay in place.
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Swimwear
Shoes (Sneakers)
Thermal layer (if needed)
Snacks/Lunch
Medications
Dry clothes for after the trip
Your best smile!
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To see our cancellation policy, please look at our Terms and conditions
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Yes, it is possible to organise a private trip. Conditions must:
Be a minimum of 4 people or more.
Pay an extra $50pp on top of original price.
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We, Canyoning Aotearoa Ltd, have been audited and approved by AdventureMark, as required by the Safety Audit Standard for Adventure Activities. Our instructors are qualified by NZOIA (the New Zealand Outdoor Instructors Association) or with overseas equivalent.
All of our Canyoning equipment are built for Canyoning. We daily check our gears to ensure the quality and the safety.