Journey through Queenstown Gorge on The Goldrush Tour, a captivating outdoor adventure filled with history, stunning views, and family-friendly fun. Discover the area's gold rush past and enjoy scenic stops along the way.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
Hang tight — photos are loading
This usually takes just a second.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels, including families with children
Wildlife
History
The tour highlights Queenstown’s 19th-century gold rush, which transformed the region into a bustling frontier town.
Conservation
Efforts are made to preserve the natural landscape and respect the historic sites, ensuring the area remains a pristine outdoor classroom.
Skippers Canyon Gold
Journey through Queenstown Gorge on The Goldrush Tour, a captivating outdoor adventure filled with history, stunning views, and family-friendly fun. Discover the area's gold rush past and enjoy scenic stops along the way.
Skippers Canyon Gold is a Queenstown-based tour operator located in the Otago Region, featured on The Adventure Collective. The company offers The Goldrush Tour, an immersive sightseeing experience through Queenstown Gorge and Skippers Canyon that recreates the goldrush era with GPS-narrated stories. The Goldrush Tour includes family-friendly audio options, allowing adults and children to enjoy age-appropriate narration and historical context.
Along the route, carefully selected photo stops showcase rugged canyon scenery and iconic views of the surrounding mountains and river. The tour concludes at Gantley’s Tavern, a historic pub where guests receive complimentary refreshments before returning to their original departure point. Information about departure points, scheduling, and booking is available through The Adventure Collective listing.
Skippers Canyon Gold presents the experience as a concise, family-oriented excursion combining historical storytelling and photogenic stops. The GPS narration delivers location-triggered commentary that aligns narration with scenic viewpoints. Visitors include families, history enthusiasts, and photographers seeking short, scenic excursions during Queenstown stays throughout all tourist seasons.
Location
Queenstown, Otago
Base for canyon departures
Scenic Stops
Photo stops
Rugged canyon viewpoints
Featured On
The Adventure Collective
Official listing and details
Family Friendly
Audio options
Age-appropriate narration available
Secure seats for a GPS-narrated Skippers Canyon journey with family-friendly audio and complimentary refreshments at Gantley’s Tavern.
Bring your camera
Capture the scenic landscapes and historic relics throughout the tour.
Dress in layers
Weather can change quickly in the canyon, so wear layers for comfort.
Stay hydrated
Bring water bottles to stay refreshed during your journey.
Arrive early
Get ready for your tour and secure parking by arriving a few minutes early.
Comfortable walking shoes
Good grip and support for walking and standing during the tour.
Sun protection (hat, sunscreen)
Protect yourself from sun exposure during outdoor stops.
summer
Camera or smartphone
Capture scenic views and memorable moments.
Layered clothing
Adjust layers as weather conditions change.
spring;summer;fall;winter