Duration: 4 hours return from Queenstown

Departs: 8:15am & 1:30pm

Departure Point: 37 Shotover Street, Queenstown

Group Size: Maximum 6 passengers per vehicle

Minimum Age: No minimum age

Experience one of Queenstown’s most spectacular backcountry adventures on our
Skippers Canyon 4WD Tour. Travel deep into historic Skippers Canyon along
the legendary Skippers Road, hand-carved into sheer cliff faces high above the
Shotover River.

Your experienced driver/guide will navigate this incredible road while sharing
stories of the pioneers, adventurers and gold miners who once lived and worked
in this remote landscape. Along the way, enjoy spectacular views across the
Wakatipu Basin and Skippers Canyon, with stops at historic mining sites and
dramatic viewpoints.

Travel to Lighthouse Rock for impressive views across the valley, discover
the scale of the historic gold-mining operations at Maori Point , and view
the historic Skippers Suspension Bridge.

You'll also stop at Deep Creek to try your hand at gold panning in the
Shotover River, once known as one of the richest gold-bearing rivers in the
world. Gold is still found here today, so you never know your luck!

Fans of The Lord of the Rings may also recognise several filming locations
along Skippers Road.

Highlights

• Travel the legendary Skippers Canyon Road
• Experience spectacular views over Skippers Canyon and the Shotover River
• Visit Lighthouse Rock and historic mining locations
• View the historic Skippers Suspension Bridge
• Try your hand at gold panning in the Shotover River
• Discover the fascinating history of Queenstown's gold-mining pioneers
• See the scale of historic mining operations at Maori Point
• Spot locations featured in The Lord of the Rings
• Travel in a fully equipped 4WD vehicle
• Professional, experienced local driver/guide
• Light refreshments included

What We Provide

We'll provide everything you need for your Skippers Canyon adventure,
including:

• Fully equipped 4WD vehicle
• Professional driver/guide
• Gold-panning equipment
• Light refreshments
• Transfers
• Selected accommodation pickups

What to Bring

Please bring:

• Water bottle
• Sunglasses and sunscreen
• Camera or phone
• Warm layers in cooler weather
• A sense of adventure!

Pick-Up & Drop-Off

The main departure and return point is our Info & Track / Info & Snow shop
at 37 Shotover Street, Queenstown.

Free pickups are also available from selected Queenstown accommodation. Please
confirm your preferred pickup location when booking.

Please be ready 10 minutes before your scheduled departure time.

Group Options

Our standard Skippers Canyon tours accommodate a maximum of 6 passengers per
vehicle.

Private Charter

If you'd prefer a more private experience, you can book an entire vehicle
exclusively for your group, with a maximum of six passengers.

4 Pax Max

Choose our 4 Pax Max option to guarantee everyone in your group a window seat.
Your vehicle will be limited to a maximum of four passengers , with each
guest enjoying their own window seat.

Standard tours accommodate up to six passengers and do not guarantee a window
seat throughout the experience. Our guides encourage seat rotation so everyone
has an opportunity to enjoy different views during the tour.

Children

Our Queenstown 4WD tours are suitable for all ages , with no minimum age
requirement.

Infants aged 0–3 years travel free , while children aged 4–14 years
receive the child rate.

Child and booster seats are available on request when booking.

Skippers Bridge Closure

Access over Skippers Bridge is currently closed due to long-term
maintenance and safety works, and there is currently no expected reopening
date.

Due to the bridge closure, access to the historic schoolhouse and cemetery is
also unavailable. Our tours continue to operate to permitted points within
Skippers Canyon, with alternative scenic and historical stops included.

Important Information

Your safety is our priority. Occasionally, we may need to alter the tour
itinerary due to conditions outside our control, including high water
levels, adverse weather or road conditions.

This may mean we are unable to cross certain rivers, access particular roads
or travel the full length of Skippers Canyon. Where possible, alternative
scenic and historical stops will be included.

Please review our full Weather Cancellation Policy before booking. Tours
operate subject to weather, road and operational conditions. If your
preferred date or departure time is unavailable, please contact our team and
we'll be happy to help.