“The whole experience felt like stepping back into another era, with so much history packed into such an incredible landscape. The owner - guide, Cal, was friendly, passionate and full of knowledge about the canyon and its past. The combination of the audio commentary and Cal's insights along the way really brought the history of the area to life. The views were spectacular. Finishing the day with a stop at the pub was a really nice touch and the perfect way to wrap everything up. I came away feeling like I'd experienced a side of New Zealand that I otherwise would have missed. Couldn't recommend it more highly.”

“My most enjoyable tour in Queenstown by far. Cal was an incredibly professional and entertaining guide who made the whole experience unforgettable from start to finish. He knew exactly how to keep everyone engaged while also sharing interesting stories along the way. The scenery was already amazing, but his energy and humour made the trip even better. And then there was the dog Aster— absolutely adorable. Honestly, Aster deserves its own 5-star review. I was already ready to give the tour a solid 5/5 before the “paws bonus marks” were even considered. After meeting the cute dog, the rating instantly jumped to 10000/5. One of those rare experiences that genuinely made my day and became a highlight of my time in Queenstown. Highly recommended to anyone visiting!”

“Brilliant trip with Cal, very knowledgeable with the local Queenstown area as well as the history of skippers canyon. The van trip and audio was superb with Cal adding in his extra information and was able to answer any questions we had. The whole experience was brilliant, with excellent views from a road I didn't want to take my personal vehicle down to finishing off at a lovely pub for a drink. Many thanks, 10/10.”

“We did the Goldrush-Tour in Skippers-Canyon and had a really good time. The tour was well-organized and the scenery was very impressive. It is a really immersive experience to listen to the audio book during the drive - we enjoyed it a lot. Our personal Highlight, next to the spectacular views and the audio book was our guide Cal. Either talking about the history or just chatting during the stops or later in the pub. We really love his passion about the Skippers-Canyon. We would definitely recommend to experience the skippers Canyon and its many stories with Cal.”

“新西蘭大峽谷之九曲十三彎。 闖地獄閘，出天堂門，尋找消失的峽谷村莊，中文錄音敘述，瞭解當地歷史背景，欣賞如畫風景。導遊Cal 是The Goldrush Tour的老闆，盡心盡力，還帶了他可愛的寶貝小狗Aster 作為領隊。終點站是個百年咖啡店，食物美味，又是一個驚喜”

“Dank je wel, Cal, voor de informatieve tour naar Skippers Canyon. De audiotour was ook goed verzorgd. Ook jouw hond was aangenaam gezelschap. Wat een indrukwekkende geschiedenis en omgeving!”

“Absolutely loved this unique journey into the past with Cal. Very obliging, flexible and informative host who you can have a good laugh with. You’re in safe hands at all times on a road I wouldn’t attempt to drive. What more could you want? Stunning scenery. Gives you an appreciation of how tough and resilient they were in the past and how soft we are now! How they survived in that harsh environment is truly remarkable. The bonus for me was seeing where my great-great-grandfather discovered gold and the memorial to him at Maori Point, a very special and memorable experience. Worth every cent. Do it!”

“Geweldig ! Wat een mooie excursie ! Cal is een geweldige coach en weet heel veel te vertellen over de skippers container goldrush. Heel verantwoordelijk en goed voorbereid . Geweldige driver also !”

“Skippers Canyon isn't just about seeing history- it's about feeling it. The experience is equal parts history and adventure. The road itself tells a story, a reminder of how remote and dangerous the journey was during the gold rush era. Superb added commentary from an engaging, passionate and knowledgeable owner-guide Cal, and well-curated exhibits, helps bring the experience to life. Many Thanks!”

“Had a great day with Cal and Aster learning all about Skipper's Canyon, the views were amazing and easily some of the best photos I've managed to take while in New Zealand. Would highly recommend this day trip to anyone keen to discover more about the gold rush, early settlers in the area, as well as see more of the stunning scenery in the Queenstown area.”

“Hand on heart this was a superb experience. I am a Queenstown local from way back and not a stranger to Skippers or to local history. Cal has put so much into making this tour informative, interesting and caring. His passion for Skippers and the history was infectious. I enjoyed enormously and learned lots.”

“An amazing tour with lots of history about Skipper’s Canyon and Queenstown with incredible NZ views! Cal is an excellent driver navigating the mountain road that isn’t accessible by rental car. A well-crafted narrative story throughout, available in multiple languages and Cal does great job supplementing with additional facts and tidbits. I’d highly suggest this tour to anyone who wants to get views of NZ that very few tourists actually get a chance to see!”