Skippers Canyon Jeep Tour

Explore the places that experienced the Gold Rush in New Zealand on our Skippers Canyon Jeep Tour. Discover this historic period in a fun way!

Tour Description

On the day of the tour, we'll meet up at 37 Shotover Street and depart from Queenstown to Skippers Canyon. We will explore this gorge in our jeep, passing by Coronet Peak to reach the entrance of the canyon, stopping at Lighthouse Rock for panoramic views.

Next, we will visit Skippers Suspension Bridge for scenic photos and exit the vehicle to explore Skippers School, learning about the origins of the first gold prospectors' settlement through artefacts and photographs.

Afterwards, we will proceed to Deep Creek for a gold panning demonstration. Nearby, there are locations recognizable from a very famous movie saga.