Experience the Canyon
13 – 15 November 2020
11 – 13 December 2020
12 – 14 February 2021
- Code of Practice
- Trip preparation
- Meteorology
- White water swimming
- Canyon progression
- Knots, bends and hitches
- Rigging simple releasable systems
- Safety lines
- Self rescue on abseil
- Short ascends
- Calling out a rescue
Price: $675.00
Duration: 3 days
Location: Motueka, South Island, New Zealand
Transport: Road transport included, additional cost for water taxi rides if needed
Accommodation: Not included. Please contact us before arranging your accommodation so we can advise you on a practical location
Meals: Not included. We can arrange lunch, snacks and drinks along the way for $15 per day
- Attended the ‘Meet the Canyon’ course, or
- Evidence of enough experience and skills
- Moderate level of fitness
- Moderate – good swimming ability
- First aid training recommended
Participants must meet the minimum requirements for each course. If you are unsure if you meet the requirements send us a summary of your experience and we can advise which course is suitable for you.
- Outdoor clothing
- Headlamp + spare batteries
- Canyoning wetsuit (minimum 4mm)
- Neoprene socks
- Sturdy footwear
- Helmet (white water or rock)
- Harness with PVC bumpad
- Canyon pack
Note: We prefer that you bring your own equipment. We have some of these items available for hire. Please ask upon application.
This course runs with 4 to 8 participants and with 1 or 2 instructors. The content may vary slightly depending on the participants and weather conditions. We aim to descend at least one canyon, wet or dry.
