Shannon Higgs
South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ Abel Tasman ▷
5.0/5
Having heard about canyoning before and doing something some what similar when I was younger I was definitely keen to do it when the opportunity for me to do so came up over summer.
I had spent a fair amount of time in the Abel Tasman before this experience but wow, I definitely saw the park from a different perspective on this day.
Straight from the get go these guys were so organised in booking my trip and giving clear instructions on what to bring, what is included and what the trip entails. We met our awesome guides in the morning who were with us for the duration of the tour until returning back to base in the afternoon.
The trip I went on was into Torrent River. Let me just say if you love water, adventure, a bit of a challenge and jumping off stuff then you've hit the jack pot! The trip was AMAZING from start to finish, always a chance to challenge your self a bit and the coolest part too is if there was something that you didn't really feel comfortable doing your guides will talk you through it thoroughly and there is always the option to go around or get lowered through a obstacle if you're really not feeling up to it.
One thing I really found about this trip also is that it is really good value for money. You're out there for the whole day, you get 2 water taxi rides, 1 or 2 awesome, professional and safety concious guides (depending on group size), a delicious lunch and snacks throughout the day.. epic, I couldn't rate it enough!
Thanks Abel Tasman Canyons!
Thank you so much for your kind words Shannon. We are stoked you had such a good time when you came out with us. You are right, what we offer is challenge by choice. The guides will encourage you to step out of your comfort zone, but they are also more than happy to show an alternative option when it gets a bit too much. Thanks again. We hope to see you back in the canyon in the future.
Toine Houtenbos