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The 2 Historical Tours in Queenstown to Book First

2 tours  ·  from $178

The good historical tours sell out through a southern summer and the great ones go first. Below: the 2 to book early, what each includes and where they differ.

Skippers Canyon 4WD Heritage half day Tour from Queenstown - From Queenstown to the canyon entrance
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Skippers Canyon 4WD Heritage half day Tour from Queenstown

1.Skippers Canyon 4WD Heritage half day Tour from Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 204 reviews · from $190Our pick

Ride from Queenstown into Skippers Canyon in a 4WD with a guide such as Jenny, Peter, or Giv at the wheel. Expect narrow historic roads, Shotover River views, Skippers Bridge, old mining sites, gold panning, tea, coffee, hot chocolate, and a small group capped at six.

“Pobyt v Queenstownu byl jedno velké dobrodružství. Moc jsme si to užili - cestu kaňonem , jízdu na Shotoveru Jet, plavba lodí- prostě úžasný. A vůbec Nový Zéland je jedna z nejkrásnějších zemí které jsme navštívili.”

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Skippers Canyon 4WD Heritage Tour from Queenstown - Lighthouse Rock offers the first big panorama
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Skippers Canyon 4WD Heritage Tour from Queenstown

2.Skippers Canyon 4WD Heritage Tour from Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 4 hours · from $178Best value

Ride a guided 4WD into Skippers Canyon on a four-hour heritage tour from Queenstown. Follow the cliff-carved road, stop at Lighthouse Rock and Māori Point, view Skippers Suspension Bridge, enjoy refreshments, and try gold panning on the Shotover River. Bridge access is currently closed.

“Jodie is a very safe driver and we had a great time together. Healthier gluten free snacks that everyone can enjoy, eg Carman’s snack bars are not that expensive but they are gluten free. Lots of other options available.”

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