Graeme Partridge

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New Zealand Skippers Canyon

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Skippers is an old gold mining village in the back country near Queenstown. It is only accessible by 4WD and it is a fairly hairy road to get there with numerous river crossings.

There are commercial tours that will take you in but are normally for bungy jumping or rafting. Neither will come this far up they valley.

Not accessible in winter but lovey colours in autumn.

The Canyon shot is from back down the road.

Travel Information

Your rental car insurance cover specifically excludes this road. Only attempt this road if you are an experienced 4WD driver and as with all back country trip - multiple vehicles in your party is highly recommended. There will be no cell coverage .

Spot Type Outdoor

Crowd Factor Nearly no other people

Best Timing Fall

Sunrise & Sunset 05:54 - 21:34 | current local time: 00:17

Photo Themes 4WD Back Country

Locations Queenstown Skipper Canyon

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