Duration: 4 hours

Timings: 8:15am & 1:30pm

Operates: Year-round, conditions permitting

Walking: Minimal walking required

Options: Standard Max 6 guests per vehicle

** Upgrade:Guaranteed window seat with max of 4 guests

** Private: Exclusive vehicle for your group with max 6
guests

Discover one of Queenstown's most spectacular backcountry landscapes on a
guided 4WD adventure into Skippers Canyon, travelling the legendary road hand-
cut into the cliffs during the Otago gold rush.

Travel towards Coronet Peak with panoramic views across the Whakatipu Basin
before entering the canyon. Your experienced guide navigates the narrow,
cliff-hugging Skippers Road, stopping at historic gold-mining sites and
spectacular viewpoints including Lighthouse Rock and Maori Point.

Hear stories of the miners, settlers and engineering feats that shaped this
remote landscape and take in views towards the historic Skippers Suspension
Bridge.

On the return journey, try your hand at traditional gold panning, a fitting
experience in an area where the Shotover River was once renowned for its rich
gold deposits.

Tour Highlights

• Travel the legendary hand-carved Skippers Canyon Road

• Authentic off-road 4WD adventure

• Lighthouse Rock and Maori Point

• Spectacular Shotover River and Whakatipu Basin views

• Gold-rush history and stories

• Traditional gold panning

• Experienced local guide

• Morning or afternoon tea included

What's Included

Travel in a fully equipped 4WD vehicle, experienced local guide, Skippers
Canyon sightseeing and historic locations, gold panning equipment, morning or
afternoon tea.

What to Bring

Water, camera or phone, sun protection, comfortable shoes and suitable
clothing.

Pick up & Drop off

The main departure point is Nomad Safaris, 37 Shotover Street, Queenstown,
with complimentary pick-up and drop-off also available from selected central
Queenstown accommodation.

Looking for a More Personalised Experience?

Book this experience as a Private Tour and enjoy exclusive use of the 4WD
vehicle and guide, private accommodation pick-up and a more personalised
experience for up to 6 guests.

Important Information

Skippers Canyon is a rugged backcountry environment with narrow roads, steep
drop-offs and rough terrain and may not suit guests who are very uncomfortable
with heights or rough roads. Access across Skippers Bridge is currently closed
for long-term maintenance and safety works, so the historic schoolhouse and
cemetery are currently inaccessible; tours continue to permitted areas with
additional scenic and historical stops. Minimum walking is required and guests
can stay in or near the vehicle at stops if preferred. Itineraries may change
due to weather, river levels, road or track conditions which may affect river
crossings or access to some locations. Please review our ****Disclosure of
Risks and Weather
Cancellation Policy
before booking.

Discover Queenstown with Nomad Safaris. Explore our full range of adventure
tours at ****www.nomadsafaris.co.nz