Scenic driveHidden gem
Skippers Canyon road
Queenstown, Otago
Narrow gravel road into a gold-era canyon above the Shotover River.
- Price
- Tour price varies
- Booking
- Best to book
- Time to allow
- 3 hours
A steep, winding gravel road with big drop-offs leads into Skippers Canyon. Rental cars are generally banned on it, so most visitors go with a tour operator. The old bridge and gold ruins are the highlights.
Good to know
- Rental vehicles are generally prohibited
- Tours run from Queenstown
- Best time
- Dry day
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Gravel, steep drop-offs, tours recommended
- Vehicles
- 4WD only
- Dogs
- No dogs
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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