Lighthouse Rock

• A personalised service for 2-6 people
• Duration 4 hour return
• Accommodation pick up drop off
• Experienced driver / guide
• Refreshments included
• Gold panning
• Luxury transport option

Take the narrow road through the rugged historic landscape of Skippers Canyon, a road carved from rock cliffs and terraces. The Shotover River was one of the richest gold bearing rivers in the world, now only gold mining relics remain to tell the stories of hardship experienced in this unique environment.

Skippers Schoolhouse

Visit the Mount Aurum homestead and restored Skippers school. Step back into a bygone era as you view historic buildings, hear the amazing stories, feel and appreciate the encounters of men driven by riches.

Departures

• Departure time: 8.30am, 1.30pm
• Duration: half day

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Another Option

Branches Station

Start the day with a later hotel pick up and visit Skippers Canyon avoiding the half day tour rush.
We make time to take walks, marvel at the past gold mining stories and appreciate the Shotover Canyon scenes and then sit back to enjoy a private picnic lunch at Macleans Reserve.

Upper Shotover River

• Small groups 2-6 pax
• Duration 5-6 hours
• Picnic lunch and refreshments included
• Personalised service to your requirements
• Gold panning

Departures

• Departure time: 9.30am pick up at Hotel,
  Return approx: 3pm.

Price