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Sleeping God Canyon = This is perhaps the biggest, most exciting and challenging adventure activity in New Zealand
Descend 10 breathtaking waterfalls through a majestic valley. Feel the rush as you abseil down drops up to 80m high and fly through the air on ziplines over sparkling water. LEAP OFF cliffs (or not... that's optional), and slide down natural waterslides into crystal pools. Eat good food, make some friends and walk away with memories that last a lifetime.
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Reviews
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5.0/5
What an epic adventure !
I've had the best of time abseiling and canyoning on the Sleeping God. Wayne was such a great guide with good laugh, good food and good people.
I've felt very safe every step of the way, and I'm amazed of what I was able to do at the end of the day !
Would 1000% recommend !
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5.0/5
A M A Z I N G experience.
Did the Sleeping God full day. Anna and Trif were very attentive from minute 0, took extraordinary good care of us, and were not only exceptionally skillfull, but also very cheerful and reassuring. I always felt they were people to blindly trust. The hike up is a little demanding but definitely worth the effort. Then comes the good part of it... won't spoil it! it just gets better and better all the way down. Not only will you feel the rushing flow of adrenaline as you abseil down, the scenery is unbeatable and unmissable. Actually unique, as there is no other way of enjoying those amazing views over the forest canopy. Reasonable fitness is required. A one in a lifetime experience. Thank you guys!!!
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5.0/5
An outstanding adventure!
My family and I (two adults and three teens) have engaged in a variety of different outdoor adventure activities and this tops the lot! The guides, Anna and Annette, were exceptional - both excellent instructors and lovely people as well. We did the ‘halfie’ Uenuku falls trip (4 abseils, 2 zip lines and multiple jumps over about 5-6 hours) and it was a truly memorable experience for all. Highly recommend!
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5.0/5
It was a great day out in nature!
While walking out of the Pinnacles after Xmas, I saw a row of diving suits hanging in the wind. I thought they were for cave rafting. The staffs passed me a brochure and invite me to come. Here I am, with my wife.
We are in our mid 50s. My wife has not done any river tracing or abseiling before, same as the other lady in the group. Thanks for Sara, the instructor. The new thing I learned is that the way of swimming/floating is different while wearing the diving suit. Without her guild, we won’t be able to enjoy such tranquil beauty deeply hidden in the canyon.
No man ever steps in the same river twice. However, I know that they are always there: the fallen trunk under the waterfall that I stood and the crystal pools that I jumped as if I were a kid. I step in the river forever.
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5.0/5
Rusty, T & Triff led us through the Full-Day Sleeping God Canyon Tour and weeks later I'm still processing how incredible of an experience it was.
As guides, they were so unflappable, positive, and upbeat, and even in the crazier than normal conditions in the canyon, it made the experience so approachable and truly a blast.
I couldn't have imagined doing half of the things we did during the tour beforehand, and I'm so thankful to have had the experience and pleasure of being led by the three of them.
Through abseiling down waterfalls, to jumping off rocks to hiking through the forrest, it's something I'll never forget.
If you're going to be in the North Island, this is a MUST-DO!
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5.0/5
Very professional, super friendly guides that take your fun & safety seriously in this utterly gorgeous setting.
I loved it and was very impressed with the whole experience: I’m a rock climber who was worried about being unimpressed. It was so lovely and so much fun.
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5.0/5
My buddy and I did the full day Sleeping God tour on the last day of our trip and we had an absolute blast.
The trip ended up $240 US / person and it was so worth the money.
We were a bit hesitant due to the price, but if we went back again there would be no question. The tour began with a 1 hour pretty challenging hike which wasn’t all too fun, but it was well worth it. From the top you abseil (rappel), jump, slide and zip line from 10 different waterfalls. 5 abseils, 2 zip lines, 2 jumps and 1 slide. The biggest jump was 14 meters and some of the abseils were much larger and super thrilling.
We felt safe in the hands of Wayne and our other guide (sorry forgot her name) the entire time. They were calm and collected and you can tell that they are complete pros at this.
This adventure took us to parts of nature that were so remote and we wouldn’t have been able to see otherwise. If you’re thinking of booking, call now and don’t wait. It’s one of the coolest things you will ever do!
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5.0/5
Epic full day adventure!
A day full of thrilling abseils, zip lines, jumps and slides down some amazing waterfalls.
Exceptional guides, who had everything covered and made us feel safe. Great food was provided. Epic photos to keep!
Can’t recommend them enough. We will be talking about this adventure for the rest of our lives.
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5.0/5
Wayne and Sara were the best.
Super helpful showing us how abseil. We felt secure and had an amazing time. Cannot recommend this experience enough.
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5.0/5
AMAZING experience with wonderful canyon guides Wayne & Sarah.
The full day canyoning experience is hands down on of the best things we have done. A must do if you are up for it.
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5.0/5
A M A Z I N G experience.
Did the Sleeping God full day. Anna and Trif were very attentive from minute 0, took extraordinary good care of us, and were not only exceptionally skillfull, but also very cheerful and reassuring. I always felt they were people to blindly trust. The hike up is a little demanding but definitely worth the effort. Then comes the good part of it... won't spoil it! it just gets better and better all the way down. Not only will you feel the rushing flow of adrenaline as you abseil down, the scenery is unbeatable and unmissable. Actually unique, as there is no other way of enjoying those amazing views over the forest canopy. Reasonable fitness is required. A one in a lifetime experience. Thank you guys!!!
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5.0/5
What an epic adventure !
I've had the best of time abseiling and canyoning on the Sleeping God. Wayne was such a great guide with good laugh, good food and good people.
I've felt very safe every step of the way, and I'm amazed of what I was able to do at the end of the day !
Would 1000% recommend !
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5.0/5
An outstanding adventure!
My family and I (two adults and three teens) have engaged in a variety of different outdoor adventure activities and this tops the lot! The guides, Anna and Annette, were exceptional - both excellent instructors and lovely people as well. We did the ‘halfie’ Uenuku falls trip (4 abseils, 2 zip lines and multiple jumps over about 5-6 hours) and it was a truly memorable experience for all. Highly recommend!
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5.0/5
It was a great day out in nature!
While walking out of the Pinnacles after Xmas, I saw a row of diving suits hanging in the wind. I thought they were for cave rafting. The staffs passed me a brochure and invite me to come. Here I am, with my wife.
We are in our mid 50s. My wife has not done any river tracing or abseiling before, same as the other lady in the group. Thanks for Sara, the instructor. The new thing I learned is that the way of swimming/floating is different while wearing the diving suit. Without her guild, we won’t be able to enjoy such tranquil beauty deeply hidden in the canyon.
No man ever steps in the same river twice. However, I know that they are always there: the fallen trunk under the waterfall that I stood and the crystal pools that I jumped as if I were a kid. I step in the river forever.
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5.0/5
Rusty, T & Triff led us through the Full-Day Sleeping God Canyon Tour and weeks later I'm still processing how incredible of an experience it was.
As guides, they were so unflappable, positive, and upbeat, and even in the crazier than normal conditions in the canyon, it made the experience so approachable and truly a blast.
I couldn't have imagined doing half of the things we did during the tour beforehand, and I'm so thankful to have had the experience and pleasure of being led by the three of them.
Through abseiling down waterfalls, to jumping off rocks to hiking through the forrest, it's something I'll never forget.
If you're going to be in the North Island, this is a MUST-DO!
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5.0/5
Very professional, super friendly guides that take your fun & safety seriously in this utterly gorgeous setting.
I loved it and was very impressed with the whole experience: I’m a rock climber who was worried about being unimpressed. It was so lovely and so much fun.
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5.0/5
Wayne and Sara were the best.
Super helpful showing us how abseil. We felt secure and had an amazing time. Cannot recommend this experience enough.
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5.0/5
Epic full day adventure!
A day full of thrilling abseils, zip lines, jumps and slides down some amazing waterfalls.
Exceptional guides, who had everything covered and made us feel safe. Great food was provided. Epic photos to keep!
Can’t recommend them enough. We will be talking about this adventure for the rest of our lives.
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5.0/5
My buddy and I did the full day Sleeping God tour on the last day of our trip and we had an absolute blast.
The trip ended up $240 US / person and it was so worth the money.
We were a bit hesitant due to the price, but if we went back again there would be no question. The tour began with a 1 hour pretty challenging hike which wasn’t all too fun, but it was well worth it. From the top you abseil (rappel), jump, slide and zip line from 10 different waterfalls. 5 abseils, 2 zip lines, 2 jumps and 1 slide. The biggest jump was 14 meters and some of the abseils were much larger and super thrilling.
We felt safe in the hands of Wayne and our other guide (sorry forgot her name) the entire time. They were calm and collected and you can tell that they are complete pros at this.
This adventure took us to parts of nature that were so remote and we wouldn’t have been able to see otherwise. If you’re thinking of booking, call now and don’t wait. It’s one of the coolest things you will ever do!
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5.0/5
AMAZING experience with wonderful canyon guides Wayne & Sarah.
The full day canyoning experience is hands down on of the best things we have done. A must do if you are up for it.
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5.0/5
By far the best experience for people who seek adventure and nature at the same time!
Wayne and Sara are very hands on, really approachable and very flexible with every situation that your team encounter. They practice safety at and having fun at all times! Plus the lunch and dinner are really good if you are visiting New Zealand this is a must do and i will do this again soon. Highly recommended to friends and families!
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5.0/5
Fantastic day with this crew .
Wayne and Ryan are genuine, experienced, great people. We had a awesome day and experience and felt we were in great hands throughout, great company
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5.0/5
I loved everything about the place, from the scenery to the people who kept me and my family safe.
This was beyond my expected expectations. I’ll definitely come back!
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5.0/5
This was a freaking fantastic experience, Wayne and Anna were exceptional.
The whole experience from start to finish left me pumping. Obviously there are heights involved but as someone who hates heights I’m still buzzing at the experience 2 days later. If you have the chance do this!!! Thanks heaps Wayne and Anna
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4.5/5
awesome experience, Anna and Wayne were so helpful.
equipment's were perfect for activity and we enjoyed the whole experience with our limited skills in water ( swimming). people with relatively fit and have limited skill of swimming would find the activity a one kind of experience with lots of thrill. must do. we did half day activity.
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5.0/5
Great time canyoning the Sleeping Gods canyon near Thames.
Excellent guides and equipment, great information about the area as well as instruction and support.
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5.0/5
I did the “Uenuku Falls Halfie” trip with my two young adult daughters.
It was a fantastic day out and I would say it is one of the best outdoor activities I’ve ever done with my family. Four abseils, including over and down into waterfalls, water jumps and wading through rivers and streams, and tramping in the bush. This tour was perfect for us, and our guide Wayne was amazing. It is professionally and safely run but all the adventure you want is there, too. All the gear we needed was supplied, as was a good lunch and snacks. Also—and importantly for memories--lots of high-quality photos are taken during the tour and these are sent to you free of charge! Very much appreciated. In addition to challenging ourselves to try new things and the thrills involved, the waterfalls we encountered along the way were beautiful and can only be experienced if you do Canyonz tour. NZ tourism needs our support now and this would be the perfect family activity to do with kids who are teens or young adults, or as a couple or with friends. Thanks to Wayne and everyone.
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5.0/5
Wow, what an amazing day.
I shouted my son for his 25th birthday and got to experience this adventure too. It really taught me that I can do anything and it certainly was challenging. A full day of adrenaline! The guides were amazing, allowing us to take our time, never rushing, but all very safe. Loved it, and the burger at the end topped the day off. Thanks team Canyonz, highly recommend this adventure to anyone who want to experience something unique and amazing and you get to see our beautiful country.
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5.0/5
My girlfriend and I had an epic day doing the full day Sleeping God trip.
Not only did we abseil down waterfalls, the trip included epic jumps, slides and ziplines too. The guides (Anna and Wayne) were amazing - both encouraging, nurturing and also upholding safety.
I really appreciated the extra touches throughout this experience - making sure we all had good fitting gear, providing snacks and lunch and cooking up hot burgers afterwards too. The photos that are taken throughout the day and shared afterwards are a great keepsake of all the excitement and adrenaline rushes you're getting throughout the day. A really well thought out experience and a must-do for those seeking adventure. You get to experience and see a part of NZ not many others will get to- a real treat. 100% recommend doing this!!!
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5.0/5
Wayne and Anna are simply awesome!!!!...
we all loved it from start to finish. Their experience and expertise are second to none and we all felt they stepped into the role as Cheif Encouragement Officers with excellence. There were moments of fear!.. I mean why wouldn't there be looking over a 30m and then an 80m drop?! the 10 m and 15m jumps. The good old Critter brain started telling us all what the 'F' are you doing?...trying to keep us all safe... but listening to the expert instruction we walked through fear and did it anyway - guided by Wayne and Annas nurturing approach.
It's a full day and some level of fitness required - go in thinking i can do it - because you can - what's even more special - they are both beautiful humans and real fun to hang out with. We would all go back and do it again!
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5.0/5
10/10 for the Uenuku Falls Halfie.
Was such an amazing experience and something we will never forget. The team are super friendly, knowledgeable and made the day the experience that it was. Would highly recommended booking in with CanyoNZ Adventure Company
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5.0/5
The entire experience was superb.
I bought the experience as a gift for my daughter & daughter in law. Without really knowing what we were in for we ended up experiencing some great bush & river walking, & then on the the descent, abseiling the waterfalls, swimming in the pools, it all added up to a wonderful & unique opportunity to be immersed in some of the beauty this land has to offer. Anna our guide was also not only a great support but also just a damn fine person to spend a few hours with.
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5.0/5
We had an incredible experience in the canyon.
The crew were so well organised and made it so much fun. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!
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5.0/5
I booked this as a surprise for my husbands birthday to do together.
He loved it! Truly an amazing experience. Loved every minute of it. Guides are fabulous and create a safe fun environment. Highly recommend full day experience. Thank you CanyoNZ!
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5.0/5
Awesome day out!
Anna was the best guide with alot of knowledge and kept us all safe and comfortable! If you are after a bit of adventure fun, I highly recommend! Thanks Anna!
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5.0/5
THIS IS A MUST DO on anyone's list!
Loved every moment of this adventure. An amazing way to experience and see this part of NZ, which is only 1.5 hours from Auckland. Our guides were extremely knowledgeable about the history, vegetation and area. Thanks for an unforgettable experience!
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5.0/5
Hands down, these guys are the best!
Our day in the canyon was a great mix of adventure and beauty, and so much fun!
Also, shout out to Wayne and Anne who were fantastic guides! Super friendly and knowledgeable. Helpful, encouraging us to new things and challenge ourselves but never pushy or intimidating.
Even if you know nothing about ropes or canyons or abseiling, you gotta give this a try!
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5.0/5
Great experience.
We had a winter canyoning experience with our group, and it was definitely cold, but mainly very fun and super spectacular.
Highly skilled and experienced guides (Sarah & Anna) with equipment in perfect condition. We felt safe and in good hand all along.
The guides were also very nice and chatty during the whole excursion. Very enjoyable and memorable, highly recommended!
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5.0/5
As someone who had never tried abseiling before, my day in the canyon was unbelievable!
The guides were very professional and fun. The view down the canyon from the top was fairly intimidating but I had full confidence that they would keep us safe. They took lots of great photos as well. I would recommend Canyonz to anyone looking for a defining experience to their New Zealand adventure!