Skippers Canyon Private Half Day Photography Tour, Queenstown NZ
Overview
Private Skippers Canyon tour with the most experienced 4 wheel drive guide in Queenstown, having over 30 years commercial Skippers Canyon driving experience.
• Private groups (2 - 4 passengers per vehicle)
• Available in either full or half day guided tours
• Total flexibility with tour
• Discrete
• Full commentary and interpretation
• Authentic New Zealand high country experience
• Explore the infamous 1889 Skippers Canyon gold mining road
• Visit the 1879 Skippers school
• Try your hand at gold panning on the mighty Shotover River
• Optional Skippers Canyon Jet boat
• Pickup time and location by arrangement
• Delicious morning, afternoon tea provided on half day tours. Lunch provided on full day tour.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Snacks
- Private tour, there will be no other clients, just your party, your trip
- This tour operates year round, rain, hail, snow, sun
- Transport by 4WD vehicle, no vans, no cars, no buses
- Please note, We provide the access and opportunity to capture great shots, we do not provide camera gear.
- Modern 4WD vehicle, great leg room, comfortable leather seats, big viewing windows
- Private tour means we can be flexible to achieve what you want to do and see
- Queenstown local area Hotel pickup and drop-off （Kelvin Heights, Frankton, Arthur's Point, Fernhill and others, by prior arrangement only). We can meet and drop off clients in central Queenstown.
- Guide with 30 years Skippers Canyon experience
- Gratuities
- Camera gear and equipment
Meeting and Pickup
We can pick up and drop off from the following : - All Central Queenstown accommodation - Central Queenstown pickup, outside the Sofitel Hotel 8 Duke St - The bottom of Coronet Peak Road - Gorge road Boundary St car parkNOTE : Pickups outside the central Queenstown area by prior arrangement only.
What To Expect
Skippers Canyon
4 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum numbers apply (2 Adults)
- A maximum of 4 people per vehicle
- Operates in all weather conditions
- Please dress appropriately, with good footwear and jacket
- Please note, We provide the access and opportunity to capture great shots, we do not provide camera gear.
Frequently Asked Questions
(7)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Skippers Canyon Private Half Day Photography Tour, Queenstown NZ?
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZST).
- Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
- Snacks.
- Private tour, there will be no other clients, just your party, your trip.
- This tour operates year round, rain, hail, snow, sun.
- Transport by 4WD vehicle, no vans, no cars, no buses.
- Please note, We provide the access and opportunity to capture great shots, we do not provide camera gear.
- Modern 4WD vehicle, great leg room, comfortable leather seats, big viewing windows.
- Private tour means we can be flexible to achieve what you want to do and see.
- Queenstown local area Hotel pickup and drop-off （Kelvin Heights, Frankton, Arthur's Point, Fernhill and others, by prior arrangement only). We can meet and drop off clients in central Queenstown.
- Guide with 30 years Skippers Canyon experience.
- Gratuities.
- Camera gear and equipment.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 1. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Skippers Canyon Private Half Day Photography Tour, Queenstown NZ is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Skippers Canyon Private Half Day Photography Tour, Queenstown NZ will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
- Snacks
- Private tour, there will be no other clients, just your party, your trip
- This tour operates year round, rain, hail, snow, sun
- Transport by 4WD vehicle, no vans, no cars, no buses
- Please note, We provide the access and opportunity to capture great shots, we do not provide camera gear.
- Modern 4WD vehicle, great leg room, comfortable leather seats, big viewing windows
- Private tour means we can be flexible to achieve what you want to do and see
- Queenstown local area Hotel pickup and drop-off （Kelvin Heights, Frankton, Arthur's Point, Fernhill and others, by prior arrangement only). We can meet and drop off clients in central Queenstown.
- Guide with 30 years Skippers Canyon experience
- Gratuities
- Camera gear and equipment
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum numbers apply (2 Adults)
- A maximum of 4 people per vehicle
- Operates in all weather conditions
- Please dress appropriately, with good footwear and jacket
- Please note, We provide the access and opportunity to capture great shots, we do not provide camera gear.
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