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Skippers Canyon 4WD Tour (Half-Day)
Queenstown,
New Zealand
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Overview
Duration
4h
Voucher type
E-Ticket
What To Expect
Half-day heritage tour that follows the rugged and once treacherous Skippers Road. Travel the road that was hacked by hand into the sheer cliff sides of the Shotover River Valley. As your experienced guide navigates the awe-inspiring canyon, you can relax and enjoy numerous historic sites along the journey, including a century old suspension bridge and the township of Skippers. Gain an insight into the local heritage through photos and relics in the restored schoolhouse before trying your hand at gold panning.
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Important info
A maximum of 6 people per booking. Not wheelchair accessible. Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. Service animals allowed. Infant seats available. Most travelers can participate. This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers. Confirmation will be received at time of booking
What's included
Transport by 4WD vehicle with your driver/guide. Gold panning. Light refreshments (tea, coffee, hot chocolate, fruit cake and cookies). Selected Queenstown Hotel pickup and drop-off （Surrounding suburbs, Kelvin Heights, Frankton, Arthur's Point, Fernhill and others, by arrangement only. Entry/Admission - Skippers Canyon. Entry/Admission - Skippers Township Museum, Skippers Point
What's not included
Gratuities
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Operating days
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Nomad Safaris
Meeting Point
Queenstown, Queenstown, Otago Region, South Island
Traveler pickup is offered
We pickup from all Queenstown area accommodations. If you don't need pick up, meet at Info & Track/Snow at 37 Shotover St, Queenstown.