Activity Guidelines · Canyoning

Canyoning

Regulated under the Adventure Activity Regulations

Commercial operators of canyoning must be registered with WorkSafe and pass a safety audit before operating. See the Operator obligations guide for full requirements.

Qualifications

NZOIA Canyon 1

NZ Outdoor Instructors Association · NZOIA-CY-I

4-year currency

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NZOIA Canyon 2

NZ Outdoor Instructors Association · NZOIA-CY-AD

4-year currency

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NZOIA Canyon Leader

NZ Outdoor Instructors Association · NZOIA-CY-L

4-year currency

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NZ Certificate in Outdoor Leadership (Level 5) with strands

NZ Qualifications Authority · 5214

Level 5View details →

NZ Certificate in Outdoor Leadership (with strands)

NZ Qualifications Authority · 3662

Level 4View details →

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Natural Hazards

Flooding, Landslips & Snowfall

New WorkSafe guidance (April 2025) — applies to all outdoor activity providers.

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Operators must have their SMS audited by an approved Technical Advisor every three years.

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