Skippers Canyon, Queenstown

Carved out by glaciers and the Shotover River, the Skippers Canyon is a breathtaking gorge with steep drops of several hundred metres

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Skippers Canyon Jet Boat Experience from Queenstown

  330 Reviews

 3.0 hour

$112

Experience breathtaking scenery, Lord of the Rings locations, the Skippers Road and the adrenaline p...

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From Queenstown: Skippers Canyon 4-Wheel-Drive Tour

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 4.0 hour

$160

Take a journey of legends on a road ranking with the most spectacular in the world. Experience the b...

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Queenstown & Skippers Canyon: Middle Earth Helicopter Tour

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 45.0 minute

$388

Explore the filming locations of the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies on a breathtaking he...

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Half-Day Skippers Canyon Photography Tour from Queenstown

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 4 hours

$149

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Half-Day Skippers Canyon 4WD Adventure from Queenstown

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 4 hours

$132

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Skippers Canyon Rafting and Sightseeing Trip

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   4 hours 30 minutes

$128

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Skippers Canyon Jet Boat Tour

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 3 hours

$105

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Skippers Canyon Private 4X4 Tours, Queenstown

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 4 to 8 hrs

$128

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Half Day Skippers Canyon Photography Adventure

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   5 hours

$143

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Skippers Canyon 4WD Tour from Queenstown

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 4 hours

$131

Mobile Voucher Accepted

Discover the beauty of Skippers Canyon on this half-day 4WD tour from Queenstown.<br><br>Leave behin...

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Shotover River Half-Day White Water Rafting from Queenstown

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   4.5 hour

$177

Raft the famous Shotover River on thrilling, grade 3 to 5 whitewater rapids on a half-day trip from ...

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Queenstown Scenic Heli-Flight With Snow Landing

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 35.0 minute

$249

... Get panoramic aerial views the awe-inspiring Skippers Canyon and Queenstown Basin, and make a dramatic landing on snow.

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Scenic Sights Tour from Queenstown with Gold-Panning

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 3 hour

$77

Be wowed on this morning tour by the panoramic views from Queenstown to Skippers Canyon lookout thro...

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Grand Circle Helicopter Flight from Queenstown

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 30 minutes

$255

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...ed Shotover River is revealed in rugged Skippers Canyon. See spectacular film locations from Lord of the Rings. The flig...

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Skippers Canyon, Queenstown

Carved out by glaciers and the Shotover River, the Skippers Canyon is a breathtaking gorge with steep drops of several hundred metres.

Carved out by glaciers and the Shotover River, the Skippers Canyon is a breathtaking gorge with steep drops of several hundred metres. The narrow, winding road that runs along the 22 kilometre long canyon was laid out in the late 19th century for the rush of gold-seekers who skimmed the Shotover River. The route is so treacherous that insurance for rental cars is not available here. Some travelers find the scenic views over the gorge worth the risk. The rapids through the canyon are popular rafting and jetboating sites.

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About Skippers Canyon

 Otago, South Island

Skippers Canyon and Nearby Sights on Map

Coronet Peak

Coronet Peak is a 1649 metre tall mountain with a popular skiing resort on its southern slopes

Shotover River

Once dubbed 'the richest river in the world' for its gold nuggets, the Shotover River today draws gold-seekers as well as adventure enthusiasts who come for the fast-flowing crystal rapids

Hollyford Track

The Hollyford Track is a 56 kilometre long tramping or hiking path along Hollyford River that runs from Marion Corner at the foot of Mount Christina in the south to the Tasman Sea coast at Martins Bay in the north, through the Pyke Big Bay Track

Skycity Queenstown

The Skycity Queenstown Casino has dining and entertainment in addition to 86 gaming machines, 8 gaming tables with popular draws such as Roulette, Poker, Texas Hold'em, Baccarat, and Blackjack, and an additional 4 gaming tables in the VIP room

Lake Hayes

Framed by the snow-covered peaks of The Remarkables and mountains of the Wakatipu Basin, Lake Hayes is a picturesque lake with crystal clear waters that reflect the surrounding landscape like a mirror

The Remarkables

You know it is going to be an unforgettable experience when something is named as The Remarkables

Lord of the Rings - Glenorchy

Glenorchy is breathtakingly beautiful, and it is not hard to see why Peter Jackson filmed parts of The Lord of the Rings trilogy here

Lake Wakatipu

Surrounded by the towering Remarkables, Cecil Peak and Southern Alps, the gorgeous Lake Wakatipu offers breathtaking views of nature

Routeburn Track

The 32 kilometre long Routeburn Track is an alpine tramping or hiking trail that passes through the Fiordland and Mount Aspiring National Parks

Lake Wanaka

Lake Wanaka lies at the heart of the Otago Lakes in South Island, just a 50 minute drive to the north of Queenstown through the Crown Range