Queenstown: Skippers Canyon Goldrush Small Group Tour
Overview
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
What's Included
- Historic pub stop with complimentary barista coffee, beer, wine, or cold drink included
- Small Independently owned and operated business in Queenstown
- Luxury, air conditioned, 4WD vehicle designed for comfort on Skippers Road
- Music stations and Childrens stories to help keep everyone entertained
- Photo stops along one of New Zealand most scenic roads
- Queenstown's most detailed and carefully researched historical tour experience
Meeting and Pickup
Please let us know your preferred pickup point at least 24 hours before your departure. 1. 43 Camp Street – outside Marmolada Cafe in the centre of town. 2. 50 Robins Road, Creeksyde Holiday Park Bus Stop 3. Gorge Road, Industrial Place Carpark Bus Stop
What To Expect
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Skippers Canyon
3 hours Admission Ticket Free
Cargo Gantley's Pub & Café
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- This tour may not be suitable for people with serious back or neck issues
- This tour may not be suitable for people uncomfortable with heights or winding roads.
- This tour involves no necessary walking, all the views can be seen from the bus, however, some mobility is required for getting in and out of the vehicle.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Historic pub stop with complimentary barista coffee, beer, wine, or cold drink included.
- Small Independently owned and operated business in Queenstown.
- Luxury, air conditioned, 4WD vehicle designed for comfort on Skippers Road.
- Music stations and Childrens stories to help keep everyone entertained.
- Photo stops along one of New Zealand most scenic roads.
- Queenstown's most detailed and carefully researched historical tour experience.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 3. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Queenstown: Skippers Canyon Goldrush Small Group Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- This tour may not be suitable for people with serious back or neck issues
- This tour may not be suitable for people uncomfortable with heights or winding roads.
- This tour involves no necessary walking, all the views can be seen from the bus, however, some mobility is required for getting in and out of the vehicle.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Queenstown: Skippers Canyon Goldrush Small Group Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Historic pub stop with complimentary barista coffee, beer, wine, or cold drink included
- Small Independently owned and operated business in Queenstown
- Luxury, air conditioned, 4WD vehicle designed for comfort on Skippers Road
- Music stations and Childrens stories to help keep everyone entertained
- Photo stops along one of New Zealand most scenic roads
- Queenstown's most detailed and carefully researched historical tour experience
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- This tour may not be suitable for people with serious back or neck issues
- This tour may not be suitable for people uncomfortable with heights or winding roads.
- This tour involves no necessary walking, all the views can be seen from the bus, however, some mobility is required for getting in and out of the vehicle.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
