Skippers Canyon Private Half Day Photography Tour, Queenstown NZ
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.
Options
Skippers Canyon Photography
Optional gold panning and walk
Private tour
Duration: 4 hours
Morning tea and snacks
Luxury 4 wheel drive vehicle: Great leg room, comfortable leather seats, air con and large viewing windows.
Pickup included
What's included in Skippers Canyon Private Half Day Photography Tour, Queenstown NZ
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Join Queenstown's most experienced 4x4 guide on your very own private photography tour exploring the stunning Skippers Canyon, made famous by the 1860's gold rush. Travel via Coronet Peak and the infamous 1889 Skippers Canyon Road following the gold-rich Shotover River. Our half and full day tours offer a genuine outback experience giving you and your camera access to the stunning vistas of the southern high country. With incredible views and awe-inspiring photographic opportunities in an isolated and fascinating area, these tours are hard to beat. Please note, We provide the access and opportunity to capture great shots, we do not provide camera gear. HALF DAY TOUR (up to 4.5 hours) Departing at 8am and 1pm, this tour provides a wonderful opportunity to explore and photograph the Shotover River and Skippers Canyon region up to the 1879 Skippers School house. Highlights : Opportunity to Photograph New Zealand's wonderful High Country landscape on a Private guided tour.
Inclusions
- Private tour, there will be no other clients, just your party, your trip
- This tour operates year round, rain, hail, snow, sun
- Snacks
- Transport by 4WD vehicle, no vans, no cars, no buses
- Guide with 30 years Skippers Canyon experience
- Please note, We provide the access and opportunity to capture great shots, we do not provide camera gear.
- Coffee and/or Tea
- 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.
- Gratuities
- Camera gear and equipment
- 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.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Additional Information
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 park NOTE : Pickups outside the central Queenstown area by prior arrangement only.
