Unforgettable Skippers Canyon Queenstown New Zealand
The scenery in Skippers Canyon is surely something you will talk about. Why you might ask... well - be warned right away... What I am about to tell you is... a little biased :-) I can't be 'neutral' because I truly love this place! I live near it and I travel regularly to it and I own a company which takes tourists into Skippers Canyon. So there you have it - I earn my living by sharing this beautiful area call Skippers Canyon and it is near Queenstown in New Zealand.
Skippers Canyon is famous for the gold rush we Kiwis hosted at the turn of the 19th century. In addition to the historic connection, Skippers Canyon offers one of the most stunning landscapes that tourists want to see when travelling to New Zealand. Here they find unspoiled views, pure nature and secluded picture-perfect scenes that wait patiently to feature in those photos.
Skippers Canyon is accessible by historic Skippers Road. This road is a mountain road and protected by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust which basically means that the road has to be maintained by the Queenstown Council in such a way that its historic features do not change - and this is no small task!
Having said that, Skippers Road is a true adventure to be traveled on and on our unforgettable Skippers Canyon tour, we travel on it to Skippers Point where our guests enjoy some refreshments.
Well: that's all I can say. You will have to come and visit us yourself to see if I told you 'just another story'... :-)
Skippers Canyon Jet, Shotover River, Queenstown, New Zealand
Travel the infamous Skippers Road deep into the heart of the historic mining region of Skippers Canyon. Take in the stunning scenery and experience a thrilling jet boat ride through the dramatic canyons of the upper Shotover River. Queenstown's best value jet boating experience.
Skippers Canyon tour from Queenstown New Zealand
Wanamaker
New Zealand
November 17, 2015
Offroad Adventures - Skippers Canyon 4X4 Tour - Queenstown New Zealand (NZ)
Offroad Adventures - Skippers Canyon 4X4 Tour - Queenstown New Zealand (NZ)
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Driving down Skippers Canyon, Queenstown, New Zealand
A trip down Skippers Canyon in a four-wheel drive minibus, back from the gold field towards Queenstown. An unmade, narrow road that is an NZ national highway with a 500 foot drop on one side and a 500 foot cliff rising on the other side for most of the way.
It is a two-way road and, as such, must count as one of the world's most dangerous roads for inexperienced drivers.
Skippers Canyon Queenstown New Zealand
Enjoy some impressions about Skippers Canyon which is in Queenstown's backcountry and gives you an insight into the wonderland we call our working place. World famous for the gold rush, it is steep in history and offers a goldmine of photo opportunities for you to encounter.
During 4 hours, embark on this true kiwi experience. You travel in comfortable 4WD minibuses, forward-faced and equipped with big viewing windows; you can't miss the spectacular grandeur of Skippers Canyon. We will invite you to step out of the minibus quite frequently. If you choose to do this, you will have all the time you need to take timeless pictures of the breathtaking landscapes.
One of the highlights on this tour is the outdoor picnic. While you connect to Skippers Canyon's historic past by strolling through the restored Skippers Schoolhouse we prepare some refreshments: home-made cheese, coffee or tea accompanied by some sweet biscuits make this tour in Queenstown truly unforgettable.
Skippers Canyon Jet Queenstown New Zealand - GoPro
Take a trip with the Skippers Canyon Jet next to Queenstown in New Zealand on the south island. You take a ride in a little van through the canyons to get to the river where you enter the jet boat. Have fun!
Video taken with GoPro Hero 1 (oldschool)
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Unforgettable Crown Range Road in Queenstown New Zealand
Crown Range Road was a memeorable journey that I can never forget in my life and it's located in the Otago region of the South Island of New Zealand
top of skippers canyon Queenstown
Skippers Canyon - Near Queenstown, New Zealand - 24 February 2012
The scenery is stunning! This is Lord of the Rings Country! No guard rails along the way to protect the vehicle from going over the cliff!!! Lucky we had a good professional driver here!!
skippers canyon,Queenstown NZ winter 2012
Skippers Canyon in Winter. Short video of this amazing piece of country just a short distance from Queenstown. Venture down the skippers canyon road through amazing ice falls into the river canyon and take a ride on the skippers canyon jet through ice and snow.
DH skipper canyon New Zealand Queenstown
Skippers Canyon private half day tour 4WD Expeditions Queenstown
Skippers Canyon is a stunning deep river gorge, set amongst the glacial-carved peaks of Queenstown's mountain high country. The canyon was carved by the infamous Shotover River, made famous by the 1860's gold rush which saw many people make there fortunes in this dramatic setting. The winding tracks take in spectacular mountain scenery and make for an unforgettable 4x4 adventure. Join Del - Queenstown's most experienced Skippers Canyon guide on your own private off road tour. The day is yours. Del will chat with you and tailor the tour to suit your style. He can make the tour as adventurous or relaxing as you like.
- All tours are private. Only your party and driver. Tailored to suit you.
- Del has been guiding tourists locally for over 30 years and has a wealth of knowledge about the area.
- We are a friendly, professional and safety conscious tour operator.
- You will travel in a modern and luxurious Land Rover Discovery with comfortable leather seats, great leg room, large windows and all mod cons (no buses or vans).
HALF DAY TOUR
SKIPPERS CANYON
This private off-road tour provides a wonderful opportunity to explore the stunning Shotover River Canyon and awe inspiring mountain surrounds. In the comfort of a luxurious Land Rover Discovery, we follow in the footsteps of the 1862 gold rush pioneers, enjoying breath taking scenery along the way. This tour takes you deep into beautiful mountain terrain, far from the modern sights of Queenstown. The tour includes morning or afternoon tea in a beautiful setting amidst the heritage remains of Skippers Canyon.
Skippers Canyon Bridge - Rope Swing 230Ft. Queenstown, New Zealand
Me and a few friends set up a rope swing off this 70meter (230Ft.) high bridge in Skippers Canyon. Just outside Queenstown, New Zealand.
New Zealand: Queenstown, 4WD Skipper Canyon
Skippers Canyon is a scenic attraction located in the back country of Queenstown, New Zealand about 30 km away from Queenstown down town. Skippers Canyon was created by the mighty Shotover River. The rocks and sand that were transported in the Shotover River over time cut out the gorge. After about twenty thousand years of cutting, the Shotover River uncovered gold which was meant to be discovered. As a result, a gold rush was created and helped building settlements in Skippers Canyon. Those settlements were however only short-lived - they merely lasted as long as gold was discovered and abandoned soon after. After the gold rush, Skippers Canyon became a tourist attraction which it remains to be to this day. The major attractions in Skippers Canyon are the beautiful scenery, the remains of the gold rush, Skippers Road as well as the Skippers Bridge.
Even though the completion of the existing Skippers Bridge was done after the gold rush was over, it is today one of the major attractions for visitors to Skippers Canyon as it spans a gorge with sheer rock faces on both sides and is about 100 meters above the river.
Skippers Canyon Queenstown
Jeep trip through the magnificent Skippers Canyon in Queenstown. Watch out for my comparison of the LOTR footage with the actual filming location!
New Zealand - Queenstown to Skippers Canyon - 24 Feb 2012 - (2 of 8)
New Zealand - Helicopter Ride From Skipper Canyon to Queenstown Airport 24 February 2012 - #1
As part of the Tauck Tour, we were transported from Skipper Canyon, New Zealand (after the Jet Boat ride) to the Queenstown, New Zealand Airport, where we were than transported by private plane for Queenstown to Auckland, New Zealand to end our Tauck New Zealand tour.
These pictures were taken from the helicopter of the beautiful Skipper Canyon.
Skippers Canyon Scenic Road Drive; New Zealand
Exploring the skippers canyon just outside of Queenstown New Zealand requires a good vehicle and a sure driver, narrow winding gravel roads and cliffs are the mainstay of the trip. Beautiful views as well however. This was filmed on the return trip from jet boating and gold panning.
Skippers Canyon - one hell of a road!
This was definitely one of the highlights of our fantastic holiday in New Zealand. We had no preconceived ideas as to what this exhilarating ride in a 4x4 through the mountains on a single dirt road was going to be like! Cut through the mountains in the 1860's by the gold miners, this track has everything, loose surface, sheer drops, wooden suspension bridge still on the original cables and awesome views. I hope that this video conveys a small part of what we experienced.