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Skippers Canyon 4WD Adventure with Queenstown Heritage Tours
Skippers is one of Queenstown's best kept secrets. You won't find crowds here but one of New Zealand's most beautiful landscapes. Travelling alongside the Shotover River you will get a unique impression of what was once called home to thousands of goldminers.
1) "Unforgettable" Skippers Canyon: Enjoy all that Skippers has to offer: stunning scenery, peace and quiet away from the huzzle and buzzle of your daily routine and to top it all off, have a cup of coffee and tea or a glass of Queenstown local wine at the world's most extraordinary out-door cafe. See areas where Lord of the Rings was filmed.
Tour includes:
Pick up from your Queenstown accommodation -
morning or afternoon tea and
on demand stops or short walks.
2) Skippers Vista Tours: You travel for 3 hours through the scenic historic Canyon. Compared to our service "Unforgetable" Skippers Canyon, you won't have a picnic on this tour but they offer you to spend your time in this breathtaking area to fully appreciate its grandeur. You and your camera will be busy while exploring this goldmine of one of New Zealand's most stunning creations. The pictures that you will take of this canyon will surely amaze your family and friends at home.
Tour includes: Pick up from your Queenstown accommodation and on demand stops and short walks.
3) Canyon & Wine Combo: This all-in-one service features all attractions in Queenstown that you should not miss: stunning scenery, off the beaten track nature and delicious wines. It is only available in Queenstown and is the ultimate combination for the moderate thrill seeker:
Tour includes:
Pick up from your Queenstown accommodation - on demand stops and short walks in Skippers Canyon - vineyard a la carte Lunch - wine tastings in 3 smaller wineries
- enough flexibility to stay a little longer at one of the vineyards or visit to the Kawarau Bungy Centre.
You will travel in comfortable 4WD Minivans with a guarantee of a forward facing seat. Plenty of photo stops during the entire service enable you to catch your breath and take photos of Skippers and the Kawarau Gorge.
Customers who have jointed this tour in the past always say that it is good value for money. This is an all day tour.
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Product |
Adult |
Child |
Duration |
Departs |
| Unforgettable Skippers Canyon | $150.00 | $75.00 | 4.5 Hours | 8.00am 1.15pm |
| Skippers Canyon Vista | $120.00 | $60.00 | 3.0 Hours | 9.00am 1.30pm |
| Canyon & Wine Combo | $300.00 | $125.00 | 7.5 Hours | 9.00am |
| Child age 5-15 years. |
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