Our signature thrilling tour in our fully equipped 4WD vehicles. The Skippers Canyon Tour is a journey of legends, following the famous Skippers Road. Hacked by hand and clinging to the sheer cliffside, this road is one of the most adventurous in the world. As you traverse above the Shotover River, you can savour the awe-inspiring scenery safe in the expert hands of your driver/guide.
In gold mining days the Shotover River was once known as the richest river in the world. On your tour you will also have the chance to try your hand at panning the river. Gold is still being found, so you may get lucky and return from this tour a richer person!
Nomad Safaris are Queenstown’s Original Adventurers and we will take you deep into the backcountry around Queenstown on a tour you would not be able to do yourself.
The Skippers Canyon Tour is also available as a privately guided or private group tour. Get in touch with our team to book.
Please note access over Skippers Bridge is currently closed due to long-term maintenance and safety works. Due to the bridge closure access to the school house and cemetery is also unavailable. Tours now operate to permitted points within the canyon, with alternate additional scenic and historical stops included.