- This is a private tour, no other passengers

- Minimum 2 adults per booking

- Maximum 4 passengers per vehicle

- Includes lunch, morning and afternoon tea

- Duration, up to 8 hours ex Queenstown

- Includes 15% NZ Goods & Services Tax

Payment can be made direct on the day with Visa, Mastercard, eftpos or cash.

Groups size over 4 pax ? no problem, please contact us for booking information.

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

Nevis / Carrick Range tour Review :

Gosh, what an adventure. From the moment Del picked us up we knew we would get on really well. Del is a a superb driver and host, his knowledge seems endless and we learnt a great deal about the history and geology of the Nevis. The main Nevis road is quite acceptable (at least as far as Ben Nevis Station) after that there are some big fords and ruts from the recent rain. The countryside was looking quite green for the time of year. Off the road the tracks are way too dodgy for an ordinary vehicle but the excellent and very comfortable Landrover made light work of it. We took many photos of the wide variety of alpine flowers as well as the breathtaking vastness of the Nevis. Thanks Del for a wonderful experience.

Liz & Greg 2021

What a day we had, where do I even start?! I booked this trip to take with my Mum and Dad, in their late 60's, so I was a teeny bit nervous about how the day would go - but I really shouldn't have worried! The vehicle was clean (less so by the end of the day!) and super comfortable (even over the bumps!), and snacks and lunch were delicious too. Stops were well timed in frequency and duration, just be sure to have plenty of battery life for all the photos you'll take! 

The Nevis Road certainly didn't disappoint with hills, mountain views, river valleys, farmland and a narrow gorge...the landscape was stunning in all types of light and weather. 

And then there was Del. What a great guy, skilled driver and fantastic guide. 

Del gave a great impression right from the time of booking and he certainly didn't disappoint in person. We never felt unsafe during the drive, even in the unexpected late spring snow encountered along the way. I'm fairly confident Del's knowledge of the history and geography of the area is endless, but he shares just the right amount of information. And his banter? Well, that's top notch! 

We had a brilliant day out and loved every minute of it. So much so, my Dad is already plotting our next journey with 4WD Expeditions!Do it!

Kirsty, NZ Nov 2020

These are general tour reviews as this tour is brand spanking new..... 

Last week when weather cancelled our flight to Milford Sound we were a bit despondent. To compensate we booked a half day 4WD Tour of Skippers Canyon with Del. We are so glad we did! This was one of the best visitor experiences we have ever had anywhere. The scenery is absolutely, pinch yourself, stunning. The road is hair raising - very narrow with vertical drops on one side - but that just makes the experience of the landscape all the more visceral and Del has been driving it for 30 years so we felt completely safe. His Landrover is near new and very comfortable even when the road gets lumpy. With all of those years of experience Del's knowledge of the Skippers Road and Shotover River is immense and he freely shares it while mixing in local anecdotes accumulated over his time treating people to this experience. You finish the tour with an understanding of the bravery (or was it madness?) of the people who chased the gold on the Shotover as well as feeling you have made a new friend in Del. We did get a scenic flight later that day but we both felt it paled in comparison to the on ground tour. If you can do both - go for it. If you can only do one, go for the 4WD Skipper Tour with Del - you won't regret it! Thanks Del, you singularly made our visit to Queenstown truly memorable. 

Alistair & Sharon, Wellington Sept 2020

We were a group of four semi-retired professionals aged 55-65 on a 10 week tour of New Zealand and so had already seen lots of impressive and spectacular scenery in both the North and South Islands - but this was a whole new type of scenery and experience. We were collected promptly from our accommodation in a very clean and luxurious white Land Rover Discovery. The trip was tailored to our interests - and we were given a detailed briefing of what it would/could entail. Despite the, at times, winding and narrow track with vertiginious drops, we all felt safe and were confident in Del's control of the vehicle and were aware of the equipment he carried just in case. He was able to stop at some stunning view points to give us details of the local geology and history and knew where to look for specific wildlife, such as the falcons which we were keen to find. Tea and biscuits looking over the valley to a goldmining settlement and school was a nice touch. 

The stop by the river where LOTR was filmed, exploring the multicoloured stones and seeing the jet boats go past, just added to the whole experience. Del was also able to offer useful local advice on other activities (e.g. paragliding), shops and restaurants in the area. 

Highly recommended and good value for money. Many thanks Del, for a great afternoon out.

Teresa UK 2020

This was a great tour with a really great guide, Del. Skippers Canyon isn't to be missed while you're in Queenstown and Del provided great understanding and coverage of all that the Canyon has to offer.

Del was great to deal with right from first contact and we appreciated his guidance in preparing for the day. He is easy to get on with and made sure we had a great day. Our trip meant that we experienced un-seasonal snow in April and we appreciated his expertise, local knowledge of the area and weather conditions.

Thoroughly enjoyed another aspect of the Central Otago landscape and we look forward to being able to join him again in the very near future.

Highlights of this full day include :

- Bannockburn

- Carricktown remains

- Short walk to Young Australian Water Wheel

- Duffers Saddle

- Massive Rock Tors

- Old Woman Range

- Kopuwai Conservation Area

- Fantastic views down to Lake Dunstan

- 4WD up to 1660m

- Explore Nevis Valley down to Lower Nevis 

- Visit Nevis cemetary

and much more.. 

- All tours are PRIVATE, flexible and personalised to meet your needs.

- We are a local, family run business who make time for you, take pride in what we do and aspire to give you the best experience possible.

- Del has been guiding tourists locally for over 35 years and has a wealth of knowledge about the area.

- We are professional, safety conscious and pay attention to detail.

- You will travel in a modern Land Rover Discovery with comfortable leather seats, great leg room, large windows and all mod cons (no buses or vans).