Skippers Canyon

Skippers Canyon is a dramatic, narrow gorge carved by the Shotover River where you'll find yourself enveloped by towering rock walls that rise dramatically from turquoise waters below. Once the heart of New Zealand's 1862 gold rush, the canyon retains its rugged character with old mining relics and the historic Skippers Bridge spanning the river like a testament to frontier ingenuity. The scenery is both breathtaking and intimate, with native bush clinging to the steep slopes creating an almost otherworldly atmosphere.