-
travel_explore
Flood Burn Explore New Zealand, Australia & Fiji!tune
The Goldrush Tour - Skippers Canyon
Join The Goldrush Tour for an unforgettable adventure through Skippers Canyon, complete with stunning views, engaging stories, and a relaxing stop at Gantley's Tavern! *Skippers Bridge closure does not affect our activity.*
Join The Goldrush Tour for an unforgettable adventure through Skippers Canyon, complete with stunning views, engaging stories, and a relaxing stop at Gantley's Tavern!
*Skippers Bridge closure does not affect our activity.*
Highlights
- Explore the stunning Skippers Canyon with a local guide
- Enjoy GPS-activated stories in English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Spanish, that bring history to life
- Relax at Gantley's Tavern with complimentary drinks
- Travel in small groups for a personalized experience
Step back in time and embark on an exhilarating journey with The Goldrush Tour! Starting from the vibrant heart of Queenstown, you’ll traverse the breathtaking Queenstown Gorge and delve deep into the enchanting Skippers Canyon. Feel the thrill as you ride along the dramatic alpine roads, all while our captivating GPS-activated stories, narrated by talented voice actors in English, Chinese, Japanese, Spanish and Korean, unveil the fascinating tales of the gold rush era.
Whether you’re traveling with kids or simply want to soak in the stunning scenery, we’ve got you covered! With multiple audio channels, including fun storytelling for children, everyone can enjoy the ride. Expect plenty of photo stops to capture those Instagram-worthy moments along one of New Zealand’s most scenic routes.
Your adventure culminates at the historic Gantley’s Tavern, a charming gold mining pub where you can indulge in a delightful morning or afternoon tea, or savor a refreshing beer or glass of wine—all included in your tour price. Join us for an unforgettable experience that combines history, breathtaking landscapes, and local charm!
Itinerary
- Depart from Queenstown's town centre
- Travel through Queenstown Gorge
- Explore Skippers Canyon with GPS-activated stories
- Enjoy refreshments at Gantley's Tavern before returning
All prices are shown inNZD ($)
- Adult$169.00
- Child$99.00
- Adult$135.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$99.00
- Adult$135.00
- Child$99.00
- Adult$169.00
- Child$99.00
- Adult$169.00
- Child$99.00
- Adult$169.00
- Child$99.00
- Adult$135.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$99.00
- Adult$135.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$99.00
- Adult$135.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$99.00
- Adult$169.00
- Child$99.00
- Adult$169.00
- Child$99.00
- Adult$169.00
- Child$99.00
- Adult$169.00
- Child$99.00
- Adult$135.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$99.00
Authenticated Reviews
Real highlights, tips, and the helpful advice straight from Bookme customers who’ve actually done this experience.
Showing all 8 authenticated Bookme reviews
brendaj5 from New Zealand wrote on 02 April 2026
Skippers canyon
Cal our driver/owner was amazing & very informative, prerecorded commentary was great & really interesting on history of skippers canyon & vehicle very comfortable, the complementary drink at end of tour was the icing on a AWESOME afternoon of scary mountain drive, highly recommend to do this adventure AAA+++
Claudia Richardson from New Zealand wrote on 06 March 2026
Recommended!
Great tour! Exactly what we wanted, interesting and beautiful landscapes with great stories. Not one of the average Queenstown tours, but something a bit different and being accompanied by a lovely golden retriever certainly added to the fun.
terrieb from New Zealand wrote on 07 January 2026
Fantastic trip
Very impressed with this trip. Great, well researched audio with clear, comfortable headset that really puts you into the history of the area. A really excellent, value for money trip. Thanks Cal:)
Srinivas Godavarthi from United States wrote on 26 December 2025
Great trip!
One of the best tours here in New Zealand. The scenery is fantastic and did not feel rushed at all
Copyright ©2026 Bookme Limited.
When you see the Qualmark logo, your activity of choice is endorsed by New Zealand Tourism's official quality assurance organisation and backed by leaders in the industry. It's your trusted guide to iconic activities and experiences that are awarded for their exceptionally high level of quality, safety and sustainability.
Qualmark Gold
This award recognises the best sustainable tourism businesses in New Zealand. It denotes exceptional customer experiences at the heart of everything the company does. This business is leading the way in making the New Zealand tourism industry a world class sustainable visitor destination.
Qualmark Silver
This award is evidence of a sophisticated tourism business that consistently exceeds visitor expectations. Their proactive leadership and management ensure the business's focus on continuously improving their economic, social and environmental performance to create genuine, constantly evolving and sustainable tourism experiences.
Qualmark Bronze
The Qualmark Bronze award recognizes a business that operates with a high level of professionalism, is mindful of its environmental impact, and is dedicated to putting customers first.
Continue with Facebook
Janette from Australia wrote on 16 April 2026
A Spectacular Tour
An absolutely spectacular tour. We listened to the fascinating history of the Skippers road while Cal navigated us safely around blind corners and terrifying but breath taking views of the Shotover river far below. No-wonder rental vehicles aren’t allowed - it’s rated as one of the most difficult drives in the world. This is a must do Queenstown experience. We highly recommend Gold Rush Tours.