Queenstown: Skippers Canyon Goldrush Small Group Tour

5.0(42)4 hFree cancellationBy The Goldrush Tour - Skippers Canyon

About this activity

The Goldrush Tour was created with one goal: to be Queenstown's most detailed historical experience

Travelling through Skippers Canyon with up to 11 guests, professionally produced documentary-style stories bring the history to life through a premium onboard audio system. Available in 8 languages, these stories deliver a level of historical detail impossible to achieve through traditional live commentary with multiple audio channels available, including music and dedicated children's storytelling

At the many photo stops, your local host shares fascinating historical photographs, answers questions, and provides additional insight into the landscape and its remarkable past. The tour concludes at a historic pub dating back more than 160 years, where you can enjoy a complimentary drink before returning to Queenstown

Lasting up to 4 hours, The Goldrush Tour offers an immersive way to discover the stories, scenery, and heritage that shaped one of New Zealand's most remarkable landscapes

What's included

✓Historic pub stop with complimentary barista coffee, beer, wine, or cold drink included
✓Small Independently owned and operated business in Queenstown
✓Luxury, air conditioned, 4WD vehicle designed for comfort on Skippers Road
✓Music stations and Childrens stories to help keep everyone entertained
✓Photo stops along one of New Zealand most scenic roads
✓Queenstown's most detailed and carefully researched historical tour experience

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour may not be suitable for people with serious back or neck issues
This tour may not be suitable for people uncomfortable with heights or winding roads.
This tour involves no necessary walking, all the views can be seen from the bus, however, some mobility is required for getting in and out of the vehicle.

Cancellation policy

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

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