Private Tour
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4 hours
Mobile ticket
Private Skippers Canyon tour with the most experienced 4 wheel drive guide in Queenstown, having over 30 years commercial Skippers Canyon driving experience.
• Private groups (2 - 4 passengers per vehicle)
• Available in either full or half day guided tours
• Total flexibility with tour
• Discrete
• Full commentary and interpretation
• Authentic New Zealand high country experience
• Explore the infamous 1889 Skippers Canyon gold mining road
• Visit the 1879 Skippers school
• Try your hand at gold panning on the mighty Shotover River
• Optional Skippers Canyon Jet boat
• Pickup time and location by arrangement
• Delicious morning, afternoon tea provided on half day tours. Lunch provided on full day tour.
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum numbers apply (2 Adults)
A maximum of 4 people per vehicle
Operates in all weather conditions
Please dress appropriately, with good footwear and jacket
Please note, We provide the access and opportunity to capture great shots, we do not provide camera gear.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Please note, We provide the access and opportunity to capture great shots, we do not provide camera gear.
Private tour, there will be no other clients, just your party, your trip
This tour operates year round, rain, hail, snow, sun
Snacks
Transport by 4WD vehicle, no vans, no cars, no buses
Guide with 30 years Skippers Canyon experience
Coffee and/or Tea
Modern 4WD vehicle, great leg room, comfortable leather seats, big viewing windows
Private tour means we can be flexible to achieve what you want to do and see
Queenstown local area Hotel pickup and drop-off (Kelvin Heights, Frankton, Arthur's Point, Fernhill and others, by prior arrangement only). We can meet and drop off clients in central Queenstown.
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Skippers Canyon
Join Queenstown's most experienced 4x4 guide on your very own private photography tour exploring the stunning Skippers Canyon, made famous by the 1860's gold rush. Travel via Coronet Peak and the infamous 1889 Skippers Canyon Road following the gold-rich Shotover River. Our half and full day tours offer a genuine outback experience giving you and your camera access to the stunning vistas of the southern high country. With incredible views and awe-inspiring photographic opportunities in an isolated and fascinating area, these tours are hard to beat. Please note, We provide the access and opportunity to capture great shots, we do not provide camera gear. HALF DAY TOUR (up to 4.5 hours) Departing at 8am and 1pm, this tour provides a wonderful opportunity to explore and photograph the Shotover River and Skippers Canyon region up to the 1879 Skippers School house. Highlights : Opportunity to Photograph New Zealand's wonderful High Country landscape on a Private guided tour.
Optional gold panning and walk
Private tour
Duration: 4 hours
Morning tea and snacks
Luxury 4 wheel drive vehicle: Great leg room, comfortable leather seats, air con and large viewing windows.
Pickup included
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Operated by 4WD Expeditions