Skippers Canyon 4WD Tour from Queenstown: Half-Day Exploration with Scenic Views and Tea Breaks
4.8
72 Ratings
Queenstown

Experience the magnificence of Skippers Canyon on this four-hour 4WD adventure from Queenstown.

Escape the hectic pace of Queestown and journey 32 kilometers by 4WD to Skippers Canyon, partake in brief hikes, breathtaking landscapes and indulge in delectable homemade morning or afternoon tea.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Historic Skippers School - We drive through historic Skippers Canyon and explain the goldrush history of it. Short walks and plenty of photo stops are a feature of the tour. At Skippers School, a picnic is prepared. We spend about 30 min at Skippers School before we head back to Queenstown.
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Goods and Services Tax (GST)
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Homemade cheese served with crackers
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Coffee, tea, local chilled wine and kiwi biscuits
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information
  • Bring a light jacket, your camera and wear sensible outdoor footwear
Location
Historic Skippers School
Skippers Road
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Rogerhd4298rj
Mar 20, 2024
Fantastic experience - Gordon, our guide and driver could not have provided a more enjoyable, comprehensive, informative and accommodating morning for our group. His local knowledge and driving skills combined into a first class commentary for the entire journey through spectacular scenery and jaw dropping vistas. A trip well worth making for anyone visiting Queenstown.
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Jeffrey_r
Mar 19, 2024
Stunning Views - Great co-passengers. Gordon was a wonderful driver and host. Restored schoolhouse was worth the visit.
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Londonfozzy
Mar 2, 2024
Unforgettable and brilliant - If you are fortunate enough to have Wolfie as your driver and guide, then you are in for a treat. He picked us up from our hotel in a comfortable 4WD minibus before 8.30am and returned us nearly five hours later. Wolfie’s driving skills, intricate knowledge of the area covered and his own stories and memories was outstanding. He gave us regular stops for photo opportunities and even offered to take snaps himself if he thought that he was in a better position. Thoroughly recommended.
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Martinahh5645fg
Mar 1, 2024
Great trip with Wolfy - A great tour led by Wolfy, despite the winding, narrow road you feel in good hands with him. Unique impressions of Skipper's Canyon, small group, frequent photo stops and the Lord of the Rings fans didn't miss out either. Snack with coffee and biscuits, then we were given excellent New Zealand wine, crackers with cheese were served with it, all in all a successful trip of around 4 hours.
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Navigator41969144916
Feb 28, 2024
spectacular scenery - very interesting area to see, unique landscapes and shear rock faces way too close to the road for comfort. Informative and obliging driver. Photo opportunities galore.
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Passenger30313025602
Jan 4, 2024
Fabulous views! - Absolutely fabulous views all along Skippers Canyon! Our driver, Gordon, made us feel quite safe on this stunning road and had detailed knowledge of the history of the area as well as recounting some wonderful stories. An adventure not to be missed!
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969peterm
Nov 29, 2023
Spectacular Skippers Gorge - We phoned to book because the booking portal showed no availability. Despite that, a tour was organised and we were picked up at our queenstown hotel on time. To our surprise, we were the only guests. Our guide Gordon was great. Friendly, very informative and also very safe on a very scenic route up Skippers road to the old school. Lovely morning tea. We got more than we expected snd highly recommend this trip and this business. Thanks Wolfy and Gordon.
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Megtravels2899
May 3, 2023
Do it!! - Unforgettable Skippers Canyon Tour went above and beyond expectations! We called really last minute and they were able to accommodate two of us in a private tour of the Canyon (which is absolutely breathtaking by the way!). We had freedom over our experience and we’re able to ask for specific spots to take photos. Our guide led us to the best photo spots. He was very knowledgeable and had impressive driving skills. Once we mentioned we were LOTR fans he made sure to point out filming locations and showed us images directly from the movie so we could see exact locations. Would definitely recommend to everyone!
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Janetb20102013
Apr 15, 2023
A Must do Experience in Queenstown - This was the best thing we did in Queenstown. Absolutely amazing views. Spent @ 4 hours on the backroads w/ Del (4wdexpeditions.nz) in a super comfortable Range Rover. Great driving skills needed!! Learned a lot about the area, the gold mining era, the area now, etc. Fabulous 1/2 day outside the hubbub of downtown Queenstown (which is wonderful too).
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Joyeo2014
Mar 17, 2023
Great Experience on board the mini van for Skippers Canyon from Queenstown, NZ - Great experience with this kind of tours. My first experience riding on the van along the slim edges of the mountains thousands feet high. The views are fantastic It's money worth spent. Foremost, you will need a skillful driver and knowledgeable like Wolfy from Queenstown Heritage Tours. Bravo!
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