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KOPUWAI

Full day adventure ex Queenstown. Featuring 2 historic Central Otago townships and the stunning and remote Kopuwai Conservation Area. A 20,000 ha stretch of land covering the Old Man and Old Woman Ranges, from 800m above sea level to 1,682m at the Obelisk/Kopuwai. With gold mining history, rare flora and fauna, distinctive schist rock tors and an exciting range of 4x4 tracks this tour is simply stunning.

The Kopuwai tour allows visitors to not only visit but to experience this remote and wild region first hand. A genuine New Zealand high country adventure away from mainstream tourism. Please see the videos to get a better understanding of the shear remoteness and beauty of this area.

WHY CHOOSE US ? Del has 30 years of commercial 4WD experience All tours are PRIVATE Travel in a safe, modern Land Rover

FULL DAY PRIVATE TOUR

KOPUWAI ADVENTURE

From Queenstown we head west through the Kawarau Gorge to historic Bannockburn. From Bannockburn we start climbing steeply to 1280m on the Duffers Saddle Road, providing commanding views over Lake Dunstan and Cromwell. Attaining the height of 1740m we start travelling through the Kopuwai Conservation area, with stunning Central Otago vistas on our left, and the Nevis Valley and Hector Mountains on our right.

We come out via the Obelisk Rock at 1682m before dropping steeply into Central Otago. Heading back we stop at historic Clyde for a quick refreshment and a look at the 1860's gold mining era buildings, then onto the Clyde dam view point and back to Queenstown.

INFORMATION

- This is a private tour, no other passengers
- Minimum 2 adults per booking
- Maximum 4 passengers
- Includes morning & afternoon tea
- BYO lunch, optional $25pp packed lunch available
- 8 to 10 hours ex Queenstown
- Includes 15% NZ Goods & Services Tax

Payment can be made direct on the day with credit cards, eftpos or cash.

We can stop off at a suitable cafe / bakery after pickup for clients to purchase their own lunch.

Different start times can be arranged by request where possible. Pick-ups at local accommodation by prior arrangement.
TESTIMONIALS

Do it!

Highlight of our holiday so far. This time in NZ we wanted to get off the beaten track. Absolutely amazing! So completely different from the Queenstown side of the mountains. We are coming back in June 2020 to do it all again in the snow. Can't wait. Highly recommended. If you want a tour without sharing in a group this is perfect.

Rosemary, Australia

My wife and I recently did the Skipper’s Canyon tour with Del as our driver and guide. Del was fantastic - incredibly knowledgeable and experienced and showed us all the best features and views the canyon has to offer. He was great to have a chat with and share a few laughs - we learned so much along the way. My wife doesn’t normally do too well heights or steep drop offs on a bumpy road, but with Del’s experience on that road, she felt very safe and had the best time. We stopped in one of the most spectacular spots I’ve ever had the pleasure to have a delicious morning tea - supplied by Del (he even did an amazing job catering to our dietary requirements). Before going, I was a little concerned about heading out the same way as we came in, thinking that travelling the same route twice would take away from the experience - I couldn’t be more wrong! It was amazing travelling the same picturesque track with a completely different perspective, this was also enhanced by the different lighting and low lying cloud we experienced on the way in. I couldn’t recommend this tour with Del highly enough, we want to come back and do the same trip again, but in winter with some snow - we also want to see all the other trips Del has to offer. This is a must do!

Toby Pickering, Australia

HIGHLIGHTS

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

- Completely & utterly away from crowds
- Full day ex Queenstown adventure
- Commanding views over Central Otago
- Visit Historic Clyde and Clyde dam
- Explore the wild and remote Kopuwai
- Explore the rock tors on Duffers Saddle
- Amazing views down to Lake Dunstan
- A photographers dream!
WHY CHOOSE US

- All tours are PRIVATE...its your tour
- Local family business run by kiwis
- Del has been guiding tourists since 1990
- 30 years tourism guiding experience
- It's your trip and we make time for you
- Flexible and personalised experiences
- No buses or vans !!
We are extremely professional and pay attention to detail
Extremely comfortable expedition class vehicles for exclusive passenger tours

PRIVATE TOUR

2 Adults : NZ$600pp

3 Adults : NZ$465pp

4 Adults : NZ$400pp

5+ pax : POA

Child : $55

Max charge $1600

Daily, 8am

8 to 10 hours

Min 2 adults

FULL DAY TOUR

KOPUWAI

We come out via the Obelisk Rock at 1682m before dropping steeply into Central Otago.

PRIVATE TOUR

2 Adults : NZ$600pp

3 Adults : NZ$465pp

4 Adults : NZ$400pp

5+ pax : POA

Child : $55

Max charge $1600

Max 4 people

Private tour

Daily, 8am

Up to 8 hours

PRIVATE TOUR

2 Adults : NZ$600pp

3 Adults : NZ$465pp

4 Adults : NZ$400pp

5+ pax : POA

Child : $55

Max charge $1600

Max 4 per vehicle

Private tour

Daily, 7:30am

Up to 9 hours

TESTIMONIALS

Do it!

Highlight of our holiday so far. This time in NZ we wanted to get off the beaten track. Absolutely amazing! So completely different from the Queenstown side of the mountains. We are coming back in June 2020 to do it all again in the snow. Can't wait. Highly recommended. If you want a tour without sharing in a group this is perfect.

Rosemary, Australia

My wife and I recently did the Skipper’s Canyon tour with Del as our driver and guide. Del was fantastic - incredibly knowledgeable and experienced and showed us all the best features and views the canyon has to offer. He was great to have a chat with and share a few laughs - we learned so much along the way. My wife doesn’t normally do too well heights or steep drop offs on a bumpy road, but with Del’s experience on that road, she felt very safe and had the best time. We stopped in one of the most spectacular spots I’ve ever had the pleasure to have a delicious morning tea - supplied by Del (he even did an amazing job catering to our dietary requirements). Before going, I was a little concerned about heading out the same way as we came in, thinking that travelling the same route twice would take away from the experience - I couldn’t be more wrong! It was amazing travelling the same picturesque track with a completely different perspective, this was also enhanced by the different lighting and low lying cloud we experienced on the way in. I couldn’t recommend this tour with Del highly enough, we want to come back and do the same trip again, but in winter with some snow - we also want to see all the other trips Del has to offer. This is a must do!

Toby Pickering, Australia
INFORMATION

- Minimum 2 adults per booking
- Maximum 4 passengers
- Child (16 and under) $90
- Includes morning & afternoon tea
- BYO lunch
- Optional $25pp packed lunch available
- 8 to 10 hours ex Queenstown
- Includes 15% NZ Goods & Services Tax

Payment can be made direct on the day with credit cards, eftpos or cash.

We can stop off at a suitable cafe / bakery after pickup for clients to purchase their own lunch.

Different start times can be arranged by request where possible. Pick-ups at local accommodation by prior arrangement.

INFO

- Minimum 2 adults per booking
- Maximum 4 passengers
- Child (16 and under) $45
- Includes morning / afternoon tea
- Duration up to 4.5 hours
- Includes 15% NZ Goods & Services Tax
Payment can be made direct on the day with credit cards, eftpos or cash.

Different start times can be arranged by request where possible. Pick-ups at local accommodation by prior arrangement.

Skippers Canyon passenger tours operate in rain, hail, snow and sunshine all year around!
REVIEWS

Do it!

Highlight of our holiday so far. This time in NZ we wanted to get off the beaten track. Absolutely amazing! So completely different from the Queenstown side of the mountains. We are coming back in June 2020 to do it all again in the snow. Can't wait. Highly recommended. If you want a tour without sharing in a group this is perfect.

Rosemary, Australia

My wife and I recently did the Skipper’s Canyon tour with Del as our driver and guide. Del was fantastic - incredibly knowledgeable and experienced and showed us all the best features and views the canyon has to offer. He was great to have a chat with and share a few laughs - we learned so much along the way. My wife doesn’t normally do too well heights or steep drop offs on a bumpy road, but with Del’s experience on that road, she felt very safe and had the best time. We stopped in one of the most spectacular spots I’ve ever had the pleasure to have a delicious morning tea - supplied by Del (he even did an amazing job catering to our dietary requirements). Before going, I was a little concerned about heading out the same way as we came in, thinking that travelling the same route twice would take away from the experience - I couldn’t be more wrong! It was amazing travelling the same picturesque track with a completely different perspective, this was also enhanced by the different lighting and low lying cloud we experienced on the way in. I couldn’t recommend this tour with Del highly enough, we want to come back and do the same trip again, but in winter with some snow - we also want to see all the other trips Del has to offer. This is a must do!

Toby Pickering, Australia

HIGHLIGHTS

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

- Completely & utterly away from crowds
- Full day ex Queenstown adventure
- Commanding views over Central Otago
- Visit Historic Clyde and Clyde dam
- Explore the wild and remote Kopuwai
- Explore the rock tors on Duffers Saddle
- Amazing views down to Lake Dunstan
- A photographers dream!
WHY CHOOSE US

- All tours are PRIVATE...its your tour
- Local family business run by kiwis
- Del has been guiding tourists since 1990
- 30 years tourism guiding experience
- It's your trip and we make time for you
- Flexible and personalised experiences
- No buses or vans !!
We are extremely professional and pay attention to detail
Extremely comfortable expedition class vehicles for exclusive passenger tours

HIGHLIGHTS

Highlights of this half day include:

- Dels 30 years Skippers guiding experience
- We go further !
- Hells and Heavens Gates
- Lighthouse Rock
- Historic gold mining relics
- Shotover River
- Major Lord of the Rings locations
- Engineering marvel Pinchers Bluff
- Traversing Skippers Bridge (1901)
- Skippers School (1879)
- Skippers Cemetery
and much more..
WHY CHOOSE US

- All tours are PRIVATE
- Local family business run by kiwis
- Del has been guiding tourists since 1990
- 30 years Skippers guiding experience
- It's your trip and we make time for you
- Flexible and personalised experiences
- No buses or vans !!
We are extremely professional and pay attention to detail
Extremely comfortable expedition class vehicles for exclusive passenger tours

HIGHLIGHTS

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

- Completely & utterly away from crowds
- Full day ex Queenstown adventure
- Commanding views over Central Otago
- Visit Historic Clyde and Clyde dam
- Explore the wild and remote Kopuwai
- Explore the rock tors on Duffers Saddle
- Amazing views down to Lake Dunstan
- A photographers dream!
WHY CHOOSE US

- All tours are PRIVATE...its your tour
- Local family business run by kiwis
- Del has been guiding tourists since 1990
- 30 years tourism guiding experience
- It's your trip and we make time for you
- Flexible and personalised experiences
- No buses or vans !!
We are extremely professional and pay attention to detail
Extremely comfortable expedition class vehicles for exclusive passenger tours

INFORMATION

- Minimum 2 adults per booking
- Maximum 4 passengers
- Includes morning & afternoon tea
- BYO lunch, optional $25pp packed lunch available
- 8 to 10 hours ex Queenstown
- Includes 15% NZ Goods & Services Tax

Payment can be made direct on the day with credit cards, eftpos or cash.

We can stop off at a suitable cafe / bakery after pickup for clients to purchase their own lunch.

Different start times can be arranged by request where possible. Pick-ups at local accommodation by prior arrangement.
REVIEWS

Do it!

Highlight of our holiday so far. This time in NZ we wanted to get off the beaten track. Absolutely amazing! So completely different from the Queenstown side of the mountains. We are coming back in June 2020 to do it all again in the snow. Can't wait. Highly recommended. If you want a tour without sharing in a group this is perfect.

Rosemary, Australia

My wife and I recently did the Skipper’s Canyon tour with Del as our driver and guide. Del was fantastic - incredibly knowledgeable and experienced and showed us all the best features and views the canyon has to offer. He was great to have a chat with and share a few laughs - we learned so much along the way. My wife doesn’t normally do too well heights or steep drop offs on a bumpy road, but with Del’s experience on that road, she felt very safe and had the best time. We stopped in one of the most spectacular spots I’ve ever had the pleasure to have a delicious morning tea - supplied by Del (he even did an amazing job catering to our dietary requirements). Before going, I was a little concerned about heading out the same way as we came in, thinking that travelling the same route twice would take away from the experience - I couldn’t be more wrong! It was amazing travelling the same picturesque track with a completely different perspective, this was also enhanced by the different lighting and low lying cloud we experienced on the way in. I couldn’t recommend this tour with Del highly enough, we want to come back and do the same trip again, but in winter with some snow - we also want to see all the other trips Del has to offer. This is a must do!

Toby Pickering, Australia