Skippers Canyon Private Half Day Photography Tour, Queenstown NZ

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4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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

Please note, We provide the access and opportunity to capture great shots, we do not provide camera gear.
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
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

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

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.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
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    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.

    4 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • 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
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Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
4WD Tours
Safaris
Adventure Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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