Skippers Canyon

From Tropea, embark on an unforgettable adventure along the stunning Coast of the Gods! Swim with hundreds of fish in crystal-clear waters, discover hidden bays, and enjoy a refreshing local aperitif on board. This 3.5-hour shared boat tour from Tropea to Capo Vaticano will take you to explore one of the most breathtaking coastlines in the world. With a small group of 6 to 12 guests maximum (1 infant allowed), your expert local skipper will guide you to exclusive spots you wouldn't find on your own. Explore golden sandy coves, the Pirate's Waterfall, Grotticelle Lagoon, Riaci Canyon, Skeleton Cave, the ruins of Forum Erculis, and Isola Bella. Snorkel alongside your skipper, discovering octopuses, colorful fish, and sea stars. A truly unforgettable experience that will make you fall in love with this magical coastline. Come aboard – the adventure awaits! Enjoy a delicious aperitif with local snacks, excellent wine, and soft drinks. Snorkeling gear and life jackets provided for all.

Half-day heritage tour that follows the rugged and once treacherous Skippers Road. Travel the road that was hacked by hand into the sheer cliff sides of the Shotover River Valley. As your experienced guide navigates the awe-inspiring canyon, you can relax and enjoy numerous historic sites along the journey, including a century old suspension bridge and the township of Skippers. Gain an insight into the local heritage through photos and relics in the restored schoolhouse before trying your hand at gold panning.

Head west over the Queenstown basin and Paradise Valley and into Mt Aspiring National Park. Enjoy an exhilarating flight past spectacular mountains and blue-green ice falls before landing on one of the many glaciers within the Forbes Mountains. There’s time for photos in the snow before heading back towards Queenstown past hidden alpine lakes and the rich gold mining history of Skippers Canyon.

Epic Adventures to the Real Middle Earth and Back Again! Join our Lord of the Rings “Nerds” aka tour guides who have superior knowledge on all things “Rings”. We’ll take you to the original film locations and put YOU in the scene while narrating humorous and intriguing tales from the time of filming. Join us for your personalised journey through the real Middle Earth. Our scenic Half Day Tour includes visiting Skippers Canyon Lookout (weather permitting), Arrowtown, The Gibbston Valley and Lake Hayes. You will be able to enjoy Lord Of The Rings locations such as The Ford of Bruinen, The Gladden Fields, The Pillars of the Kings and More! This tour includes Morning or Afternoon Tea and Snacks, Photos with Authentic Props as we have the largest selection of Authentic Licensed replica props! We also have copies of the original scripts and production call sheets, adding so much more depth to your Middle Earth experience!

Customer care by the skipper, lots of swimming and diving in the water, visiting the most beautiful and famous places on the coast of the gods, discovering some of the myths and legends that populated the place. Discover the most beautiful beaches of the Costa degli Dei with a guided boat tour starting from the port of Tropea. You will sail in transparent waters that will leave you speechless and our skipper will accompany you to the most evocative coves where you can stop, relax and snorkel, Praja di Fuoco, swimming in the Riaci canyon, to experience a half day that you will hardly forget. A complimentary refreshing drink will be served on board during the excursion.

Looking for an adventure that will get your heart pumping? Look no further than our rafting tour on the Cetina River! Perfect for adventure enthusiasts, this three-hour tour will have you tackling bigger and more challenging rapids while surrounded by stunning scenery. Crystal-clear waters and expert guides will ensure you have a safe and exhilarating experience exploring the beautiful canyon scenery. Lucky participants can even skipper their own mini-raft! After your rafting journey, enjoy a picnic and take in the stunning views before embarking on a short hike back to the top of the canyon. Our state-of-the-art equipment and experienced guides ensure your safety throughout the tour. But it's not just the adrenaline rush that makes this tour unique – the natural beauty of the Cetina River and Dalmatian hinterland are truly breathtaking. Our expert instructors and comfortable transportation make the adventure stress-free.

Journey with us into wild and remote Skippers Canyon. We'll take you on a photographic adventure into some of New Zealand's most spectacular and majestic landscapes and a ride through a window into our colourful gold mining past. This tour is perfect for photography enthusiasts, from beginners to the more advanced. Your guide will bring alive the history and the stories of this rugged region.  Includes take home guide to camera settings and guide to composing great photos. Whatever your level of proficiency they help you find inspirational vantage points and subjects and then work with you, giving you compositional tips and tricks, showing you the camera settings you need to compose amazing images. capturing a vision you'll be proud to take home.

An adventure safari packed with breathtaking scenery, thrilling 4WD action whilst discovering LOTR filming locations. Visit the filming locations of Minas Tirith, Misty Mountains, the Pillars of the Kings (Argonath), Gladden Fields, the Ford of Bruinen and more. Travel an historic gold mining road, following the Arrow River, stop for an opportunity to try your hand at gold panning. Take in the spectacular panoramic views over the Wakatipu Basin.

All tours are private. Only your party and driver / guide. Join Del – Queenstown's most experienced Skippers Canyon guide on your own private off road tour. The tour is yours. Del will chat with you and tailor the tour to suit your style. He can make the tour as adventurous or relaxing as you like. Del has been guiding tourists locally for over 30 years and has a wealth of knowledge about the area. You will travel in a modern and luxurious Land Rover Discovery with comfortable leather seats, great leg room, large windows and all mod cons (no buses or vans). Skippers Canyon is a stunning deep river gorge, set amongst the glacial-carved peaks of Queenstown's mountain high country. The canyon was carved by the infamous Shotover River, made famous by the 1860's gold rush which saw many people make there fortunes in this dramatic setting. The winding tracks take in spectacular mountain scenery and make for an unforgettable 4×4 adventure.

Discover the beauty of Skippers Canyon on this half-day 4WD tour from Queenstown. Leave behind the hustle and bustle of Queestown and travel 32 kilometers by 4WD to Skippers Canyon, enjoy short walks, stunning scenery and scrumptious homemade morning or afternoon tea.

Full day rafting tour on the world famous Tara river will leave you breathless. Be ready to see fantastic scenery and feel high dose of adrenaline. The deepest canyon in Europe is well worth visiting and doing the thrilled rafting is a must. Be ready for the excitement on over 20 rapids, passing next to the beautiful waterfalls and swimming!

A winning combination: Spectacular alpine scenery including Skippers Canyon and the Queenstown basin as well as the chance to land in the snow on one of the regions stunning peaks. Route dependent on snow conditions.

Queenstown’s famous Shotover River provides the white water rafting action for those looking for extra excitement and thrills. Drive through Skippers canyon to the start of the rafting. Raft your way down the Shotover river taking on the wild and untamed rapids. Finish the trip rafting through the darkness of the 170m Oxenbridge Tunnel and shoot the drop into Cascade Rapid.

Explore the deepest canyon in Europe and treat yourself with an unforgettable experience that will exceed even your highest expectations. The rafting tour is conducted in the lower course of Tara and Drina rivers, with plenty rapids (about 23) and represents the ultimate challenge for all adrenaline junkies and lovers of wild natures. During the descent, we will take breaks for photographing surreal landscapes, swimming under waterfalls, sightseeing fairytale landscapes and capturing memories.

Discover the ultimate rafting adventure on the river Cetina! Immerse in Dalmatia's most popular and thrilling trip. A 3-hour experience awaits, combining excitement and relaxation amidst the stunning Cetina canyon. What sets us apart: 1. Breathtaking Scenery: Playful waterfalls and numerous rapids adorn the landscape, leaving you enchanted by nature's beauty. 2. Safety First: Skilled guides and HGSS-trained skippers ensure your safety. Protective gear and comprehensive safety instructions are provided. 3. All Ages Welcome: Young or old, everyone can enjoy this wild water adventure. 4. Premium Service: Professional guides, top-notch equipment, welcome drinks, sweets, free parking, and personal item safekeeping. Book now and embark on this 9+ km journey with a maximum of 3 people per canoe. Thrills and memories await on the river Cetina!

Raft the gentle upper reaches of the Shotover River on this half-day trip through Skippers Canyon. You'll drive from Queenstown through a former gold-mining region and learn about this significant part of New Zealand's history. The Class I and II rapids are suitable for ages three years old and up.

Tara River is formed by the merging of two rivers, Opasnica and Veruša.This river is known for its clean water as the “tear of Europe“. With a length of 146.4 km it is the longest river in Montenegro. Its clear and icy water can be drunk in any part of the stream. It is one of the most attractive rivers in the world, created for lovers of adventure and active vacation. The last 25 km of Tara river and the canyon represent the most attractive part for rafting with beautiful landscapes and 20 most exciting rapids. Tara canyon is the deepest in Europe (1.333 m deep), and the second in the world after the Colorado canyon in America. The largest part of the Tara River, including its canyon, is under the protection of UNESCO as part of the Durmitor National Park since 1977, and it is one of the 25 most important natural sights.The river and the canyon abound in natural phenomena, cliffs and rapids. Check why many tourists choose this tour and let to the adventure and unforgettable rafting!

Air Milford hosts you on an intimate experience, combining two incredible scenic flights into Fiordland National Park with a Nature Cruise through the fiord itself. Enjoy reserved seating for Air Milford passengers aboard the cruise and commentary from the passionate skippers while exploring the nooks and crannies along the edge of the fiord, nudging into sheer rock faces to examine flora and fauna in detail. Enjoy return flights to Milford Sound so you can experience its beauty from all angles.

After the short BOAT RIDE to the launch point, hop in a kayak to PADDLE along the scenic coast and enjoy the incredible view of Pula’s highest CLIFFS, and explore an impressive CANYON, with hidden ROCKY PASSAGEWAYS—accessible only by sea. During the tour, we will stop off for a BREAK on which you can enjoy the crystal-clear sea by swimming, SNORKELING, or just chilling on the beach with ice-cold DRINKS and taking all the vitamin D you need. Also, the brave ones will have the opportunity to try the exciting CLIFF JUMPING, a popular summer fun activity and fantastic sight. Afterward, sit back to enjoy the view as the support boat brings you back to the starting point. It’s truly an KAYAK ADVENTURE you won’t forget!

On this premier scenic flight you will marvel at the outstanding landforms and stunning beauty of the Wakatipu basin. The untamed Shotover River is revealed in rugged Skippers Canyon. See spectacular film locations from Lord of the Rings. The flight includes a landing at the Remarkables, 1538 meters above Queenstown where you can stand in the snow during Winter and admire the fantastic panoramic views.