High water flow / double guide rates may apply with consultation, usually early season, an extra cost of $400 per group

Robinson Creek is a scenic 1 hour 15 minute drive from Wanaka towards the west coast. The drive takes in views of Lake Wanaka, Makarora and ends near Haast Pass in Mt Aspiring National Park. 

The trip begins with a moderately steep walk through incredibly green New Zealand rainforest, with amazing Beech trees and sphagnum moss, which normally takes about 15-25 minutes.

Robinson Creek has a good variety of challenges, with some spectacular scenery. Up to 8 abseils (rappels) to 25m (75’) high, including the amazingly scenic ‘cavern rappel’. There are some optional jumps from 2-5 meters (6-15’). The canyon involves some challenging scrambling through the water flow, several short swims, plus one challenging swim out across a turbulent pool. The canyon walls start out relatively shallow, then get deeper as the trip goes on. The rock is deep grey schist, with amazing veins of quartz. The scenic highlight is the ‘cavern rappel’ where you abseil 25m into a huge gouge in the earth. At the bottom you almost can’t see the sky; almost everyone is left speechless at the beauty. The pools are spectacularly deep blue. You’re usually in the canyon for 4-5 hours, and you’ll need a good level of fitness, agility and be a confident swimmer.  You don't have to have abseiled before, but it helps!