Skippers Canyon 4WD Tour from Queenstown
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August 2026
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What you can expect
Skippers Canyon 4WD Tour
Nomad Safaris offers a guided half-day 4WD heritage tour into the historic Skippers Canyon, following accessible sections of the legendary Skippers Road. Hand-built during the Otago gold rush and carved into the cliffs above the Shotover River, this remarkable route showcases one of the region’s most dramatic landscapes.
Travelling in purpose-built 4WD vehicles, your experienced local guide navigates this awe-inspiring canyon while sharing stories of the pioneers and miners who once lived and worked here. Along the way, you will visit key historic sites and scenic viewpoints, including views of the iconic Skippers Suspension Bridge, and gain insight into the challenging conditions faced by early settlers in this remote environment. This engaging and scenic adventure is suitable for families.
Location
What you need to know
- Four-hour Skippers Canyon 4WD tour
- Pick up and drop off in central Queenstown
- Fully equipped four-wheel-drive vehicle
- Small group sizes
- Light refreshments
- Gold panning in the Shotover River
- Knowledgeable local guide
- This experience departs daily at 8.15am and 1.30pm
- Please allow 4 hours for this experience
- This experience departs from some central Queenstown hotels or Info & Track/Snow Centre (37 Shotover Street)
- Water bottle
- Camera
- Dress appropriately for outdoor adventures in the mountain
- A minimum of 2 people is required to operate this tour and a minimum of 4 people on NZ public holidays
- Minimum two on the tour for a confirmed departure
- Subject to availability
- Change your booking up to 24 hours before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 24 hours of your experience
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control. We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
