Skippers Canyon 4WD Gold Rush Tour from Queenstown
Ride a cliff-hugging gold-rush road into Queenstown's backcountry
Duration
4 hrs
Includes
Guide, transfers, tea
Highlights
Explore Skippers Canyon on a shared, guided 4WD adventure along a road hand-cut into the cliffs during the Otago gold rush. Take in views of the Shotover River and Whakatipu Basin while hearing stories of the miners, settlers and engineering feats that shaped this remote landscape. Try traditional gold panning in an area once renowned for its rich gold deposits.
Itinerary
- Meet at Info & Track, 37 Shotover Street, Queenstown. Depart at 08:15 or 13:30.
- Explore Skippers Road on a 4-hour guided tour. The itinerary may change due to weather and traffic conditions.
- Return to Queenstown at 12:15 for the morning departure or 17:30 for the afternoon departure.
What's Included
- English-speaking guide
- Round-trip transfers
- Morning or afternoon tea with tea, coffee, hot chocolate, cake and biscuits
Important details
- This tour involves some walking and is not recommended for anyone with impaired physical mobility.
- Children aged 0–3 join free.
- Arrive 10 minutes before departure. For pickup from selected central Queenstown properties, be in the property's lobby 10 minutes before your pickup time. Late arrivals and no-shows are not refunded.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 24 hours before the activity date (Queenstown local time) for a full refund. If the tour is canceled due to extreme weather or unforeseen events, you can reschedule or request a full refund. If minimum participation is not met, you'll receive a rescheduled time or refund.
Product ID: S76EJF
Meeting details
Info & Track, 37 Shotover Street, Queenstown