AWOL - Full Day Canyoning Adventure

Embark on a true kiwi adventure and challenge yourself in this stunning natural playground! This Canyoning expedition takes you abseiling under showering waterfalls, exploring tranquil river pools, and taking on epic jumps, caves and slides while exploring the pristine Piha canyon, a place rich in adventure, nature and history.

Once you are kitted out in a full wetsuit, harness and helmet things get underway with a short 30 minute walk in to the top of the canyon. Here the adventure starts with an abseil down the impressive 80-meter high Kitekite falls, a stunning series of waterfalls separated by pools with great views down the valley.

Entering the canyon you choose the level of adventure yourself exploring at your own pace, all caves and jumps are optional with alternative routes available.

Lunch is provided on the way down the canyon and gives the perfect opportunity to recharge and take in your surroundings - ferns, mosses and palms all cling to survival on the steep canyon walls creating a truly unique environment.

After lunch the descent into the canyon continues through a narrow slot waterfall to discover otherwise unreachable views and majestic places hidden and preserved from the outside world. There are plenty of opportunities to test your courage, taking on exhilarating jumps into plunge pools and abseiling through breathtaking waterfalls.

Leaving the canyon after your final jump (or abseil) is like emerging from a different world back to reality as we take some time to chill out and relax on the warm black sands of Piha beach. Sit back and reflect while the waves roll up the sand or if you still have energy to burn explore the beach and climb Piha's iconic Lion Rock for a great view over the coastline out to the Tasman Sea.

Price: $175

Trip includes:

• Transport from Auckland central
• Lunch, snacks, & drinks
• Full wetsuits, harness and helmet
• Fully guided Canyoning expedition
• Visit to piha surf beach

Duration: Full Days Canyoning. Allow 7.5 hours with Auckland central pick-up at 9:30am and approximate return at 4:30pm

Location: Located in the Waitakere Park Ranges, The Piha Canyon is only 40 minutes drive from Central Auckland. We will either pick you up or meet you at the Piha General store. One of the great things about the Piha canyon is it's easy access, only 30 min walking in and 5 min downhill walk out from the end of the canyoning.

Important Information:

You need to bring swimsuit, towel and spare shoes to get wet (trainers etc). AWOL Adventures do have some spare sets available that your welcome to use if you don't have anything suitable.

Restrictions:

• Minimum age 12 years - accompanied by an adult
• Minimum numbers apply - bookings confimed with 4 or more pax, smaller bookings waitlisted to confirm