6 Reasons to Choose Private Discovery Tours
- Exclusive access to Mt Earnslaw, no other operators, no crowds
- Guaranteed Small Groups max 6 people
- Late Model Toyota and Landrover 4WD vehicles
- Experienced Kiwi Guides
- Flexible, adaptable tours for "Your needs and requirements"
- Qualmark Endorsed Activity
Skippers Canyon Discovery Tour
Lighthouse Rock
- A personalised service for up to 6 people maximum
- Duration 4 hours return
- Accommodation pick up drop off
- Experienced driver / guide
- Refreshments included
- Gold panning
Take the narrow road through the rugged historic landscape of Skippers Canyon, a road carved from rock cliffs and terraces. The Shotover River was one of the richest gold bearing rivers in the world, now only gold mining relics remain to tell the stories of hardship experienced in this unique environment.
Visit the Mount Aurum homestead and restored Skippers school. Step back into a bygone era as you view historic buildings, hear the amazing stories, feel and appreciate the encounters of men driven by riches.
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Departures
- Departure time: 8.30am, 1.30pm
- Duration: half day 4 hours
- Minimum 2 pax required
- Options : High Country Tour in the afternoon
- Picnic lunch options.
| Cost : NZ $185 pp (minimum 2 adults) Private rate $260 per person
Child NZ$95 |
Another Option
Skippers Canyon Heritage Tour
Branches Station
Start the day with a later hotel pick up and visit Skippers Canyon avoiding the half day tour rush.
We make time to take walks, marvel at the past gold mining stories and appreciate the Shotover Canyon scenes and then sit back to enjoy a private picnic lunch at Macleans Reserve.
- Small groups 2-4 pax
- Duration 6-7 hours
- Picnic lunch and refreshments included
- Personalised service to your requirements
- Gold panning
Departures
Autumn on the road to Skippers
- Departure time: 9.00am pick up at your Hotel, Return approx: 4.30pm.
Price
| NZ$395 pp (minimum 2 adults), child NZ$155 |