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  • 4 hours (approx.)

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  • Offered in: English

Skippers Canyon 4WD Heritage half day Tour from Queenstown

This half-day 4WD heritage tour explores the dramatic Skippers Canyon, following the historic Skippers Road, hand-built during the Otago gold rush and carved into the cliffs above the Shotover River. Travel with an experienced local guide who navigates this remarkable road while sharing stories of the pioneers and miners who shaped the region. Enjoy multiple scenic and historic stops throughout the canyon, including viewpoints of the iconic Skippers Suspension Bridge and other significant gold-mining sites. Learn about early life in the canyon through local stories and historic imagery, before trying traditional gold panning techniques on one of the region’s richest gold-bearing rivers. Please note: Access over Skippers Bridge is currently closed due to long-term maintenance and safety works. As a result, access to the schoolhouse and cemetery is also unavailable. Tours now operate to permitted points within the canyon, with alternate scenic and historical stops included.

What's Included

  • View the iconic Skippers Suspension Bridge
  • Try gold panning on the gold-rich Shotover River
  • Light refreshments (tea, coffee, hot chocolate, fruit cake and cookies)
  • Transport by 4WD vehicle with your driver/guide
  • Take in panoramic views of historic gold-mining sites from Māori Point
  • Gratuities
Start time:

1:30 PM

Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A maximum of 6 people per booking
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 Hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 Hours before the experience’s start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 Hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 Hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Starting from

$306.67

Price varies by group size

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