Four Wheel Drive - Nomad Safari Skippers Canyon

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Skippers Canyon Four Wheel Drive Tour

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Highlights

Half day 4WD tour in Queenstown
Travel the famous Skippers Canyon Road
Visit the historic Skippers township
Pan for gold in the Shotover River!

Description

Long before Queenstown became known the world over as the adventure capital of the world, early settlers flocked to the region in search of gold and the incredible beauty of this untamed country. Today, most of the mountains, lakes and forests of the region remain uninhabited and untouched.

Nomad Safaris will take you to otherwise inaccessible areas on four wheel drive vehicles fully equipped with a safari. You’ll travel deep into the heart of wild New Zealand free from the interference of crowds and coaches. A variety of four wheel drive trips are available to suit every preference.

Skippers Canyon
It is impossible to visit Skippers Canyon without being amazed and awed by the unique features of this weird and wonderful landscape, that has been sculpted by both man and Mother Nature. The Skippers Road was created by digging through solid rock to follow the Shotover River valley, and perches on the edge of precipitous cliffs which drop off into a dramatic river gorge below. This is the route the tour will take, exposing you to unbelievable views at each hairpin turn and then crossing the Skippers suspension bridge which, built in the 1990s, leads to the Skippers township.

Private Charters
Those who want the exclusivity of a private charter can book a private tour with a guide in order to have full control over where to go and what to see. Each vehicle can accommodate up to six passengers so this is an ideal option for people travelling in groups.

Trip Includes

Return transfers from central Queenstown
Half day 4WD tour to Skippers Canyon
Gold panning in the Shotover River

Duration

Allow 4 hrs round trip from Queenstown

Departures

8.15am & 1.30pm
Pick up from your hotel or central Queenstown
Operates daily all year

Other Information

All trips include gold panning
Private charters are available
Wear sturdy shoes and bring a warm top, we stop for morning or afternoon tea, coffee & biscuits
Don't forget your camera!
If you're looking for a Lord of the Rings experience, check out the Safari of the Scenes instead

Normal Retail Prices

Adult: NZD$285.00
Child (5-15yrs): NZD$150.00
Private charter (group of 6 people): NZD$1425.00

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Great service and a wonderful guide. Easy to book online with helpful responses to our questions.

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Wonderful experience with an experienced driver. We had a wonderful morning with Roger. A bit of snow made the trip more exciting. Narrow, bumpy and a long way up but truely worth the money.

Reviewed 23-May-2024

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This company made everything so easy for me to book our activities in Queenstown. They understood what we were looking for and explained the trips well. We had a fabulous time. Thank you😀

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My son and I really enjoyed our Four Wheel Drive trip to Skippers Canyon. Our driver James was informative and made the trip very memorable. Thank you Nomad. We will recommend you to our friends. I see today that the Skippers road has been rated as 1 of the most dangerous. As someone who has just completed this trip I would have to say it is not scary but very beautiful. Both my son and I felt very safe.

Reviewed 22-Jan-2016

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The service was brilliant, the tour guide knowledgable and lovely person all round. Extremely helpful as well.

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I can't wait to take the rest of my family on this trip to Macetown, well worth the money and my son and I really enjoyed ourselves.

Reviewed 13-Aug-2014

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Reviewed 23-Sep-2013

ENZ Experiences Ltd Review

These guys have been operating trips into these remote and uniquely diverse areas for as long as anyone can remember. If the views and dramatic scenery does not wow you, then the drivers knowledge of the local area and history surely will. Their vehicles are kept in pristine condition and their are plenty of stops for taking photos and having a walk around. For the most intense 4wd trip make sure you book Macetown, otherwise if you are after a divers historical tour then go for the Skippers Canyon tour.

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Reviewed 26 Jul 2013 by Everything Travel Group (Callum)

Is the Skippers Canyon 4WD tour from Queenstown suitable for pregnant women?

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The Macetown and Skippers Canyon tours are not really suitable for pregnant women as they are quite bumpy at times and you move around a bit in the back of the vehicle. But the Glenorchy Lord of the Rings tour would be more acceptable for pregnant women, as its a really smooth ride without much off road

Comment by: Everything New Zealand on 1st Aug 24 at 16:08

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What age group is the Skippers Canyon 4WD Tour from Queenstown suitable for?

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The four wheel drive tours in Queenstown do not have an age restriction and in fact, kids under 5 travel for free.

Comment by: Everything New Zealand (Callum) on 13th Sep 18 at 13:06

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We are travelling as a family, can we book a private charter option for the Skippers Canyon 4WD tour from Queenstown?

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You certainly can book a private charter for the half day Skippers Canyon 4WD tour from Queenstown. Simply select the private charter option when booking. We recommend booking this well in advance so you don't miss out.

Comment by: Everything New Zealand on 13th Jul 12 at 11:46

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