Discover Skippers Canyon – 4WD, History & Breathtaking Scenery
Skippers Canyon Tour: Experience one of New Zealand’s most thrilling off-road adventures on the Skippers Canyon 4WD Tour, where adrenaline meets history and breathtaking scenery. Travel along the legendary Skippers Canyon Road, carved by hand into sheer cliffs during the 1800s, and enjoy panoramic views over the turquoise Shotover River. Navigate narrow, winding tracks in purpose-built 4WD vehicles while your expert guide shares fascinating stories of the gold mining era. With multiple scenic stops, short walks, and jaw-dropping vistas around every corner, this is an unforgettable journey for adventure seekers, history enthusiasts, and photographers alike.
Tour Highlights
- Return transport from Queenstown in purpose-built 4WD vehicles
- Expert local guides sharing engaging gold mining history and canyon stories
- Multiple scenic stops for photos and short walks with panoramic views
- Fascinating insights into the Shotover River’s gold rush past
- Complimentary refreshments included
- A thrilling off-road adventure along one of Queenstown’s most iconic routes
Important Note:
This is a rugged adventure tour and is not recommended for anyone uncomfortable with heights or narrow cliffside roads. Access over Skippers Bridge is currently closed for long-term maintenance, so the schoolhouse and cemetery are inaccessible. Tours now operate to permitted points within the canyon, with additional scenic and historical stops included. Tours operate year-round in most weather conditions.
Supplier: Nomad Safaris
