The Goldrush Tour in Skippers Canyon Queenstown
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August 2026
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What you can expect
The Goldrush Tour was created with one goal: to be Queenstown's most detailed historical experience
Travelling through Skippers Canyon with up to 11 guests, professionally produced documentary-style stories bring the history to life through a premium onboard audio system. Available in 8 languages, these stories deliver a level of historical detail impossible to achieve through traditional live commentary with multiple audio channels available, including music and dedicated children's storytelling
At the many photo stops, your local host shares fascinating historical photographs, answers questions, and provides additional insight into the landscape and its remarkable past. The tour concludes at a historic pub dating back more than 160 years, where you can enjoy a complimentary drink before returning to Queenstown
Lasting up to 4 hours, The Goldrush Tour offers an immersive way to discover the stories, scenery, and heritage that shaped one of New Zealand's most remarkable landscapes
Location
What you need to know
- 3.5 - 4 hours - The Goldrush Tour in Skippers Canyon
- In-depth storytelling available in English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French, Italian, and German
- Skippers Canyon Road historical points of interest
- Popular filming locations
- Photo stops along one of New Zealand's most scenic roads (Skippers Road)
- Pick up & drop off in central Queenstown
- Small group travel with up to 11 passengers
- Dedicated stations offering children's storytelling tracks or music
- Barista coffee or beer/wine included in the price
- Meals
- This experience is three to four hours in duration.
- 8:00am & 1:00pm
- Departs from outside the Marmolada cafe at 43 Camp Street (alternative pickup points available at checkout)
- Operates daily from September - May
- Child rates apply (3-15yrs), minimum age is 3yrs. Children's audio stories are provided in English only
- This tour is not recommended for those with severe back/neck issues or discomfort with heights
- Small group tour with maximum 11 passengers
- Please wear sturdy shoes and warm clothing recommended
- Bring water, insect repellent and a camera
- There are no toilets in Skippers Canyon, facilities are available at the pub
- Operates in most weather; minimum numbers required for tour to go ahead
- Please note that while the stories are professionally recorded in multiple languages, the driver is English-speaking only
- Minimum age is three years old
- All passengers must remain seated and wear seatbelts at all times while the vehicle is moving
- If you feel unwell or need assistance at any time, please alert your guide immediately
- This tour involves no necessary walking and all the views can be seen from the vehicle, however some mobility is required for getting in and out of the vehicle
- There will be a first aid kit, mobile phone with satellite SOS connection, and a personal locator beacon (PLB) in case of emergency
- Change your booking up to 7 days before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 7 days of your experience
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
