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Private Skippers Canyon Full-Day 4WD Adventure, Queenstown
1 day
Private
Full Day
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Itinerary
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Stop At: Skippers Canyon, Skippers Rd, Queenstown 9371, New Zealand
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.
The full day tour Includes all the sights from the half day tour with the added bonus of exploring the more remote, seldom visited, beautiful Upper Shotover River Valley to the Branches Sheep Station.
Highlights of this full day adventure include :
Dels guiding and his commentary
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
Experience the more rugged track to road end at Branches Station
Explore the seldom visited Upper Shotover
Packers Point and its incredible views
Otto Strohle's hut (often photographed with Autumn colors)
Branches Road
Campbells Saddle
Mcleods Bluff
Sandhills diversion
View of Nugget Mine stamping battery
Leisurely picnic lunch beside the Upper Shotover River
On hot summer days - chance for a cooling swim in the Shotover River or immersion in a crystal clear mountain waterfall, bring a towel
Opportunity to combine with a Jet Boat tour up the Shotover River (this is an additional add on and must be requested at time of booking)
Duration: 8 hours
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Skippers Canyon, Skippers Rd, Queenstown 9371, New Zealand
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.
The full day tour Includes all the sights from the half day tour with the added bonus of exploring the more remote, seldom visited, beautiful Upper Shotover River Valley to the Branches Sheep Station.
Highlights of this full day adventure include :
Dels guiding and his commentary
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
Experience the more rugged track to road end at Branches Station
Explore the seldom visited Upper Shotover
Packers Point and its incredible views
Otto Strohle's hut (often photographed with Autumn colors)
Branches Road
Campbells Saddle
Mcleods Bluff
Sandhills diversion
View of Nugget Mine stamping battery
Leisurely picnic lunch beside the Upper Shotover River
On hot summer days - chance for a cooling swim in the Shotover River or immersion in a crystal clear mountain waterfall, bring a towel
Opportunity to combine with a Jet Boat tour up the Shotover River (this is an additional add on and must be requested at time of booking)
Duration: 8 hours
Included
- Lunch
- Private tour, there will be no other clients, just your party, your trip
- Guide with 30 years Skippers Canyon guiding experience
- Transport by proper 4WD vehicle, NO vans, NO cars, NO buses
- Vehicle has great leg room, comfortable seats & large viewing windows
- Entry/Admission - Skippers Canyon
Not included
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Original
70%
Tourism
70%
Adrenaline
60%
Sport
45%
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