Unforgettable Skippers Canyon Adventures & Tours

Experience breathtaking scenery, Lord of the Rings locations, the Skippers Road and the adrenaline pumping jet boat ride through the most dramatic canyons of the Shotover River.

Epic Adventures to the Real Middle Earth and Back Again! Join our Lord of the Rings “Nerds” aka tour guides who have superior knowledge on all things “Rings”. We’ll take you to the original film locations and put YOU in the scene while narrating humorous and intriguing tales from the time of filming...

• Skippers Canyon
• Arrowtown
• Gibbston
• Lake Hayes

• Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Travel time between locations was included on the total tour duration., Children 6 years and under require a child seat by NZ law. Please let us know if you have your own or would like to rent one from us (fees apply)., Children under 5 years not permitted. Please book a private tour for Families with Children under 5., Not recommended for travelers who cannot walk more than 10mins on uneven ground. There is 1 walk where people unable to walk may have to wait for up to 20 mins.

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

Combine our Half Day in Middle Earth with a second Half Day Adventure into another part of Middle Earth with our partner company. We have a 1 hour lunch break back in Queenstown and change buses for the afternoon tour. Morning and Afternoon Tour itineraries are interchangeable and can be switched du...

• Skippers Canyon
• Arrowtown
• Gibbston
• Lake Hayes
• Queenstown
• Twelve Mile Delta to Bob's Cove Track
• Glenorchy-Queenstown Road
• Glenorchy

• Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness, Travel time between locations is included on the total tour duration., Children under 10 years not permitted. Please book a private tour for Families with Children under 10, or look at our Half Day Tour or Mavora Lakes Adventure Tour options., Not recommended for travelers who cannot walk more than 20mins on uneven ground. There is 1 walk where people unable to walk may have to wait for up to 20 mins.

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

Welcome to Queenstown's most detailed historical experience, charting the region's journey from the 1860s gold rush right up to the modern day. Following the Shotover River deep into Skippers Canyon, this small-group experience feels like a live documentary, blending cinematic, researched storytelli...

• Skippers Canyon

• Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, 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.

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

Raft the famous Shotover River on thrilling, grade 3 to 5 whitewater rapids on a half-day trip from Queenstown. Experience Skippers Canyon's daunting cliff edges and gold-mining history by bus. 

Queenstown's Most Detailed Historical Experience | Explore Skippers Canyon in a Luxury 4WD Vehicle | Documentary-Style Stories Available in 8 Languages

• This private photography tour provides a flexible itinerary. • Your guide holds the public liability insurance, first aid certification and Passenger Service license, which allows to carry and transport clients and are the legal requirements for running this kind of business safely. All of this ...

• Arrowtown Village
• Skippers Canyon
• Glenorchy
• Lake Wanaka

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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

Go private – your vehicle, your guide, your route. Explore iconic viewpoints and rugged backcountry tracks in a private 4x4, with an expert guide sharing the stories behind the landscape. We tailor the day to your interests. Allow 4 hours. Pricing is per vehicle: one LandCruiser Troop Carrier (up ...

• Skippers Canyon
• Arrowtown
• Moke Lake
• Glenorchy
• Arrow River

• Specialized infant seats are available, Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, Not recommended for pregnant travelers, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Suitable for all ages, child seats available upon request, Only minimal English is required - your guide does the driving and keeps instructions simple if needed.

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

Soar over alpine scenery on a helicopter flight, taking in Skippers Canyon and Queenstown Basin before a breathtaking landing on a rugged mountain peak.

Take a journey through legends on one of New Zealand’s most dramatic historic roads, experiencing the rugged beauty of the high country and the rich gold-mining history of Skippers Canyon.