Skippers Canyon Tour

Highlights:

• Explore Skippers Canyon by 4WD along the historic canyon road
• Cross the historic Skippers Canyon Bridge above the Shotover River
• Discover the region’s gold rush history and visit Skippers Township

Travel into Queenstown’s backcountry by 4WD minibus and explore the dramatic landscapes of Skippers Canyon, carved by the Shotover River. Follow the historic Skippers Canyon Road, an engineering feat built in the late 19th century, while learning about the area’s gold mining history and the people who came here during the 1860s Gold Rush.

Cross the historic Skippers Canyon Bridge, suspended high above the Shotover River, and stop at several viewpoints for photographs. Visit the museum in Skippers Township before enjoying a picnic surrounded by the canyon’s rugged scenery.

What's included

• Return transfers
• 4 hour canyon tour
• Picnic lunch