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KOPUWAI
PRIVATE PASSENGER TOUR
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KOPUWAI
Old Man & Old Woman Range
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 35 years of commercial 4WD experience All tours are PRIVATE Travel in a safe, modern vehicle
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 sheer remoteness and beauty of this area.
KOPUWAI
ADVENTURE
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.
FULL DAY
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Adult : NZ$800 per person
Couple : NZ$1600 Private tour
3rd and 4th Adult : $395 per person
Child : NZ$300
Minimum 2 Adults
4 maximum guests per vehicle
Includes lunch & refreshments
Departures 8am flexable
Tour length Up to 8 hours
Group bookings POA

KOPUWAI
Old Man & Old Woman Ranges
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Information
- This is a private tour, no other passengers
- Minimum 2 adults per booking
- Maximum 4 passengers
- Includes lunch, morning & afternoon tea
- 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.
Different start times can be arranged by request where possible. Pick-ups at local accommodation by prior arrangement.
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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
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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!
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Why choose us
Why choose us
Del has guided these roads since 1990 — 35+ years in Skippers, the high country and the back roads out of Queenstown. Local. Family-run. Kiwi-owned.
Every trip is private. Max four guests. No buses. No shared vans. You set the pace.
Safety is audited, not just claimed. We hold AdventureMark® certification against the MBIE Safety Audit Standard for Adventure Activities. Licensed with NZTA, DOC and WorkSafe NZ. Del also works as a certified 4WD technical adviser with WorkSafe New Zealand adventure-activity audit providers.
You travel in a modern expedition 4WD — proper seats, large windows, easy access. Pickup from Queenstown accommodation by arrangement.
Relaxed, authentic, and actually personal. That’s the point of a small family outfit.
- Del — 35+ years guiding here (since 1990)
- Local Kiwi family business
- Private tours only — max 4
- No buses or shared vans
- AdventureMark® audited SMS
- NZTA, DOC and WorkSafe licensed
- Impeccable Skippers safety record
- Comfortable expedition 4WD, Queenstown pickup
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Disclaimer ⚠️
SAFETY COMPLIANCE
4WD Expeditions maintains a robust safety management system, meticulously aligning with the MBIE Safety Audit Standard for Adventure Activities. Our formal certification under AdventureMark® underscores our unwavering dedication to prioritizing the safety and well-being of our clients. Our commitment to continuous improvement is evident through regular reviews by AdventureMark® to ensure ongoing compliance with the established safety standard.
IMPORTANT
Any off road / back country driving can lead to unexpected incidents. This can include but is not limited to - accidents, injuries, vehicle damage, property damage & loss of life.
RISKS FROM NATURAL HAZARDS
4WD Expeditions actively monitors all tours for natural hazards including but not limited to the following.
Weather, Storms, Lightening, High winds, Landslip, Snow avalanche, Ice, Rockfall, Flooding, Wildfires.
4WD Expeditions reserve the right to delay or cancel any tours or activities if weather conditions are not suitable.
FULL DAY PRIVATE TOUR
KOPUWAI ADVENTURE
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INFORMATION
- This is a private tour, no other passengers
- Minimum 2 adults per booking
- Maximum 4 passengers
- Includes lunch, morning & afternoon tea
- 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.
Different start times can be arranged by request where possible. Pick-ups at local accommodation by prior arrangement.
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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
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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
- 35 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
FULL DAY
Private Scenic Adventure
Couple NZ$1,600 (NZ$800 each)
3rd or 4th adult NZ$395
Child NZ$300
Minimum 2 adults
Maximum 4 guests per vehicle
Group bookings POA
Includes picnic lunch and refreshments
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Departures
8am
Private Tour times are flexible
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Tour length
Up to 8 hours
FULL DAY
Private Adventure
Couple NZ$1,600 (NZ$800 each)
3rd or 4th adult NZ$395
Child : NZ$300
Minimum 2 Adults
Maximum 4 guests per vehicle
Group bookings POA
Includes picnic lunch & refreshments
____________________________
Departures
8am
(flexible on private tour)
___________________________
Tour length
Up to 8 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) $300
- Includes lunch, morning & afternoon tea
- 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.
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
Why choose us
Del has guided these roads since 1990 — 35+ years in Skippers, the high country and the back roads out of Queenstown. Local. Family-run. Kiwi-owned.
Every trip is private. Max four guests. No buses. No shared vans. You set the pace.
Safety is audited, not just claimed. We hold AdventureMark® certification against the MBIE Safety Audit Standard for Adventure Activities. Licensed with NZTA, DOC and WorkSafe NZ. Del also works as a certified 4WD technical adviser with WorkSafe New Zealand adventure-activity audit providers.
You travel in a modern expedition 4WD — proper seats, large windows, easy access. Pickup from Queenstown accommodation by arrangement.
Relaxed, authentic, and actually personal. That’s the point of a small family outfit.
- Del — 35+ years guiding here (since 1990)
- Local Kiwi family business
- Private tours only — max 4
- No buses or shared vans
- AdventureMark® audited SMS
- NZTA, DOC and WorkSafe licensed
- Impeccable Skippers safety record
- Comfortable expedition 4WD, Queenstown pickup
-
Disclaimer ⚠️
SAFETY COMPLIANCE
4WD Expeditions maintains a robust safety management system, meticulously aligning with the MBIE Safety Audit Standard for Adventure Activities. Our formal certification under AdventureMark® underscores our unwavering dedication to prioritizing the safety and well-being of our clients. Our commitment to continuous improvement is evident through regular reviews by AdventureMark® to ensure ongoing compliance with the established safety standard.
IMPORTANT
Any off road / back country driving can lead to unexpected incidents. This can include but is not limited to - accidents, injuries, vehicle damage, property damage & loss of life.
RISKS FROM NATURAL HAZARDS
4WD Expeditions actively monitors all tours for natural hazards including but not limited to the following.
Weather, Storms, Lightening, High winds, Landslip, Snow avalanche, Ice, Rockfall, Flooding, Wildfires.
4WD Expeditions reserve the right to delay or cancel any tours or activities if weather conditions are not suitable.
- 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
Additional Kopuwai full day tour images (click on first image to open gallery)
