4 h

Private

Half Day

About this activity

Skippers Canyon is a stunningly beautiful site of the 1860s gold rush that eclipsed the scale of the legendary Klondike. The world famous canyon is packed with relics, workings and astonishing stories of man against the elements. The road itself into the canyon, with it’s vertical drop offs either side of the vehicle as you travel into the heart of canyon, is thrilling in itself. After negotiating the famous Skippers Canyon bridge you will enjoy a refreshments stop at the old schoolhouse, deep in the canyon. Only the experienced professionals at the wheel of our 4x4’s can truly put you inside the hearts and minds of the people who strived in Skippers Canyon to win their gold. A wealth of facts, figures and anecdotes bring history back to life before your eyes.

This tour is available as charter only at $899 per truck with each vehicle able to hold up to 7 passengers. When booking if you select 1 adult you are selecting 1 vehicle.

Tour highlights include:
• Skippers Canyon & Pipeline Bridges
• Historic gold mining town
• Stunning New Zealand backcountry adventure.
• Scenic picnic lunch is included
• Gold panning option available upon request

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Included

Small personalised tours to stunning locations
Guaranteed individual forward facing window seats
Free refreshments provided on selected tours
Free pick up and drop off to your accommodation
On-site IPad multimedia presentations
Guides are knowledgeable friendly locals

Not included

Gratuities

Additional

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Confirmation: will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
This tour is available as charter only per truck with each vehicle able to hold up to 7 passengers. When booking if you select 1 adult you are selecting 1 vehicle.
Accommodation pick up service: Due to tour time constraints the outer limits for the pick up service we offer on our standard tours are from Mantra Marina 875 Frankton Road to 260 Fernhill Road and 159 Gorge Road. Any property outside of this Queenstown area unfortunately would not be applicable for pick up/drop off. As such we CANNOT pick up/drop off from The Hilton/ Kawarau Village, The Ramada, Frankton village, Millbrook, Arthurs Point (Top 10, Nugget Point), Arrowtown etc. Clients happy to meet at our shop (61A Shotover Street) for the 8:15am or 1:15pm scheduled departures should simply write 'shop' in pick up location. Accommodation pick up time: Clients should be ready for their accommodation pick up anytime between 8:20am & 8:30am on all morning departures and between 1:20pm and 1:30pm for all afternoon departures. These pick up times are approximate and will vary depending on other pick-ups, traffic etc.
We recommend: dressing to the weather conditions on the day and bringing a camera.
Not wheelchair accessible
Infant seats available
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Most travelers can participate