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Skippers Canyon

Skippers-Canyon-Road

The canyon and Skippers Point were named after ‘Skipper’ Malcolm Duncan, who discovered gold in the canyon in 1862. Born in Northern Ireland, Duncan served for a number of years on American ships, hence the nickname ‘Skipper’. Duncan took part in the gold rush and discovered gold at Skippers Creek, which soon became known as Skippers Point or simply ‘Skippers’.

Skippers Canyon Tour – a different kind of adventure
Famous for it’s incredible twists and turns, tight corners and exciting cliff edges like Hells Gate, Devils Corner and Deep Creek just to name a few! The road has hardly changed since the days when the canyon was mined for gold. Join this scenic tour exploring the mystical lands of Skippers Canyon – one of the oldest tourist attractions in Queenstown. Be warned, your rental car cannot be insured for Skippers Canyon.

Gold’n’Grape Tour – the ultimate combination
Combine Skippers Canyon Tour with a Wine Tour in the afternoon. Central Otago’s wine industry symbolizes success and its continental climate rivals Europe’s best. The region has a long viticultural tradition, and French immigrant Jean Desire Feraud, who pioneered grape-growing and wine production over 100 years ago, left a strong legacy.