About Abel Tasman Canyons
Abel Tasman Canyons is the region's specialist canyoning operator, running guided adventures through the gorges and waterfalls of Abel Tasman, Kahurangi, and Mt Richmond Forest Park. Based at 76 Greenwood Street in Motueka, they've carved out a unique niche in a region dominated by kayaking and walking — offering an adrenaline-fuelled alternative that gets you into terrain most visitors never see.
Their signature trip is the Torrent River canyon, which combines jumping into deep pools, sliding down natural rock chutes, abseiling waterfalls, and ziplining across gorges. They also run the Blue Creek dry canyon for beginners and the more technical Kahurangi trips for experienced adventurers. All equipment — wetsuits, harnesses, helmets — is provided, and groups are kept small with experienced guides leading every trip.
Abel Tasman Canyons also partners with Skydive Abel Tasman for their "Guts and Glory" combo package, pairing a morning canyon trip with an afternoon tandem skydive. It's one of the most unique adventure combos in New Zealand, and their consistently excellent TripAdvisor reviews reflect a team that takes both safety and fun seriously.
