Skippers Canyon Half-Day Small-Group 4WD Tour From Queenstown
Meet your guide and small group upon hotel pickup in central Queenstown and board your 4x4 vehicle for a half-day tour, departing in the morning or afternoon. Heading up toward the Coronet Peak ski field en route to Skippers Canyon, take note of the views of the Wakatipu Basin. Arriving at your destination, the 4WD route features dramatic scenery at a lookout from Lighthouse Rock. Pass by numerous historical sites and learn about the area's gold-mining past. You'll find the perfect photo op at the century-old suspension bridge before the road continues into the long-abandoned township of Skippers. Pause for refreshments and gain insight into the local heritage and early settlement through photos and relics in a restored schoolhouse and old homestead. See the cemetery where gold prospectors were buried. Before the return journey to Queenstown, make a stop at Deep Creek and test your luck panning for gold in one of the world's richest gold-bearing rivers.
Highlights
- ✓Learn more about Skippers Canyon's gold-mining heritage from your guide
- ✓Choice of morning or afternoon departure to suit your schedule
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for your convenience
- ✓Small-group tour ensures personalized attention and commentary
What you'll see & do
- ✓Travel along the rugged and treacherous Skippers road. As your guide navigates along this awe-inspiring canyon you will visit many historic sites such as the historic Skippers suspension bridge and the historic township of Skippers.
What's included
- ✓View the iconic Skippers Suspension Bridge
- ✓Try gold panning on the gold-rich Shotover River
- ✓Light refreshments (tea, coffee, hot chocolate, fruit cake and cookies)
- ✓Transport by 4WD vehicle with your driver/guide
- ✓Take in panoramic views of historic gold-mining sites from Māori Point
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in most weather conditions; tours may be altered or cancelled if conditions are unsafe.
A minimum of 2 passengers is required to confirm departure. On NZ statutory holidays, a minimum of 4 passengers applies. If minimum numbers are not met, an alternative departure or a full refund will be offered.
Bring water, camera or phone, sun protection, comfortable shoes and suitable clothing. Dress for changeable mountain weather.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Skippers Canyon Half-Day Small-Group 4WD Tour From Queenstown
Meet your guide and small group upon hotel pickup in central Queenstown and board your 4x4 vehicle for a half-day tour, departing in the morning or afternoon. Heading up toward the Coronet Peak ski field en route to Skippers Canyon, take note of the views of the Wakatipu Basin. Arriving at your destination, the 4WD route features dramatic scenery at a lookout from Lighthouse Rock. Pass by numerous historical sites and learn about the area's gold-mining past. You'll find the perfect photo op at the century-old suspension bridge before the road continues into the long-abandoned township of Skippers. Pause for refreshments and gain insight into the local heritage and early settlement through photos and relics in a restored schoolhouse and old homestead. See the cemetery where gold prospectors were buried. Before the return journey to Queenstown, make a stop at Deep Creek and test your luck panning for gold in one of the world's richest gold-bearing rivers.
Highlights
- ✓Learn more about Skippers Canyon's gold-mining heritage from your guide
- ✓Choice of morning or afternoon departure to suit your schedule
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for your convenience
- ✓Small-group tour ensures personalized attention and commentary
What you'll see & do
- ✓Travel along the rugged and treacherous Skippers road. As your guide navigates along this awe-inspiring canyon you will visit many historic sites such as the historic Skippers suspension bridge and the historic township of Skippers.
What's included
- ✓View the iconic Skippers Suspension Bridge
- ✓Try gold panning on the gold-rich Shotover River
- ✓Light refreshments (tea, coffee, hot chocolate, fruit cake and cookies)
- ✓Transport by 4WD vehicle with your driver/guide
- ✓Take in panoramic views of historic gold-mining sites from Māori Point
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in most weather conditions; tours may be altered or cancelled if conditions are unsafe.
A minimum of 2 passengers is required to confirm departure. On NZ statutory holidays, a minimum of 4 passengers applies. If minimum numbers are not met, an alternative departure or a full refund will be offered.
Bring water, camera or phone, sun protection, comfortable shoes and suitable clothing. Dress for changeable mountain weather.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.