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Beautiful Skippers Canyon
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Skippers Canyon Private Half Day 4x4 Tour, Queenstown NZ

By 4WD Expeditions
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Overview

All tours are private. Only your party and driver / guide.

Join Del - Queenstown's most experienced Skippers Canyon guide on your own private off road tour. The tour is yours. Del will chat with you and tailor the tour to suit your style. He can make the tour as adventurous or relaxing as you like.

Del has been guiding tourists locally for over 30 years and has a wealth of knowledge about the area.
You will travel in a modern and luxurious Land Rover Discovery with comfortable leather seats, great leg room, large windows and all mod cons (no buses or vans).

Skippers Canyon is a stunning deep river gorge, set amongst the glacial-carved peaks of Queenstown's mountain high country. The canyon was carved by the infamous Shotover River, made famous by the 1860's gold rush which saw many people make there fortunes in this dramatic setting. The winding tracks take in spectacular mountain scenery and make for an unforgettable 4x4 adventure.

Activity location

  • Skippers Canyon
    • Skippers Road
    • 9371, Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Skippers Canyon
    • Skippers Road
    • 9371, Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedModern Land Rover Discovery, great leg room, comfortable leather seats, big viewing...
  • What's includedWhat's includedQueenstown local area Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's includedWhat's includedThis tour operates year round, rain, hail, snow, sun
  • What's includedWhat's includedLight refreshments (tea, coffee, chai latte, hot chocolate, and a...
  • What's includedWhat's includedGuide with 30 years Skippers Canyon experience
  • What's includedWhat's included4x4 Expeditions holds AdventureMark® certification
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport by 4x4 vehicle, no vans, no cars, no buses
  • What's includedWhat's includedPRIVATE TOUR, there will be no other guests, just your party, your trip
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Skippers Canyon
  • 4h
  • Admission ticket included
Join Queenstown's most experienced 4x4 guide with a private charter tour exploring the stunning Skippers Canyon. We explore Skippers Canyon, made famous by the 1860's gold rush, via Coronet Peak and the infamous 1889 Skippers Canyon Road which roughly follows the gold-rich Shotover River. This tour offers a genuine 4x4 experience with stunning vistas of the southern high country, incredible views, awe-inspiring photographic opportunities in an isolated and fascinating area. Departing at 8am and 1pm, this tour provides a wonderful opportunity to explore the Shotover River Canyon and Skippers region up to the 1879 Skippers School house. Highlights of this half day include: Dels guiding and his commentary Opportunity to try gold-panning Hells and Heavens Gates Lighthouse Rock Historic gold mining relics Shotover River Major Lord of the Rings locations Engineering marvel Pinchers Bluff Traversing Skippers Bridge (1901) Skippers School (1879) Skippers Cemetery and much more..

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESSkippers Canyon
    • Skippers Road
    • 9371, Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLESkippers Canyon
    • Skippers Road
    • 9371, Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand

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