Alongside The Goldrush Tour, private bus charter is available for groups looking for reliable, flexible transport around Queenstown and the surrounding region.

Whether you need transport for a few hours, half a day or a special occasion, charter options can be tailored to suit your group and itinerary. From corporate outings and wedding transport to sightseeing trips, activity transfers and private group excursions, get in touch to discuss your plans.

If you're looking for transport for your group, we're happy to discuss your requirements and help you work out an option that suits.

Sometimes you simply want the experience to yourself.

A private Goldrush Tour allows friends, families and travelling groups to enjoy the journey together without sharing the vehicle with other guests. It creates a more personal atmosphere, perfect for those celebrating a special occasion or simply wanting to experience Skippers Canyon with the people they know.

Private tours can be ideal for families, friendship groups and visitors looking for something more exclusive than a standard group departure.

From the moment you leave Queenstown until the final drink at the historic Gantley's Tavern, the journey becomes an experience shared exclusively with your group.

History is far more engaging when you can experience the places where it happened.

The Goldrush Tour offers an immersive journey into the history of the Gold Rush in Skippers Canyon, taking students beyond the classroom and into the landscapes that shaped one of the most remarkable periods in New Zealand's history.

Travelling along the historic route into Skippers Canyon, students can discover the stories of the miners, families and communities who travelled into this remote wilderness during the 1860s. The journey combines carefully researched historical storytelling with the opportunity to see the dramatic landscapes, historic locations and physical challenges that defined life on the goldfields.

Suitable for schools, universities, international student groups and educational organisations, private tours can provide a memorable addition to an educational itinerary in Queenstown.

For those with a genuine passion for history, The Goldrush Tour provides an opportunity to explore one of New Zealand's most fascinating gold rush landscapes in exceptional detail.

The journey is particularly suited to historical societies, heritage groups, genealogy groups, museums, researchers and travellers with an interest in the history of the Otago Goldfields.

The stories of Skippers Canyon are filled with remarkable characters, forgotten settlements, extraordinary engineering and the determination of people who chose to build lives in one of the most isolated parts of nineteenth-century New Zealand.

For those who want to go beyond the surface, this is a journey into the history behind the scenery.

Skippers Canyon offers some of the most dramatic and diverse landscapes surrounding Queenstown.

For photography clubs, artists and creative groups, the journey provides opportunities to experience rugged mountain landscapes, historic roads, dramatic river valleys and details from New Zealand's gold rush history.

With a constantly changing landscape and plenty of opportunities to step outside and appreciate the surroundings, the experience offers inspiration for photographers and creatives looking to explore beyond Queenstown's most familiar viewpoints.

Whether you are travelling as part of a social club, retirement group, organised tour or group of friends, finding an activity that genuinely interests everyone can be difficult.

The Goldrush Tour combines several of the things people come to Queenstown for: spectacular scenery, local history, adventure, photography and the opportunity to experience somewhere beyond the usual tourist trail.

With immersive storytelling available in eight languages and a relaxed small-group atmosphere, the journey provides an engaging and memorable experience for organised groups visiting Queenstown.

Some of the most fascinating journeys are those where there is time to slow down and appreciate the stories along the way.

For senior travellers, retirement groups and organisations such as Probus and other social clubs, The Goldrush Tour offers a comfortable and engaging way to experience Queenstown's spectacular backcountry.

The combination of scenery, detailed historical storytelling and regular opportunities to stop and enjoy the landscape creates an experience that is about far more than simply travelling from one viewpoint to another.

It is a journey through the history and landscapes that helped shape the region.

Queenstown and Central Otago form part of many South Island travel itineraries, and visitors often have limited time to experience the region.

For organised cruise groups and shore excursion programmes, The Goldrush Tour offers a compact yet immersive experience combining some of the things visitors come to New Zealand to discover: spectacular scenery, local history, dramatic landscapes and a genuine sense of adventure.

Private group options can help create a memorable experience for visitors looking to make the most of their time in the Queenstown region.

Getting out of the office can sometimes be the best way to bring people together.

For corporate groups, conferences, incentive programmes, team building activities and company retreats, The Goldrush Tour offers an experience completely different from a standard meeting room or organised activity.

Travelling together into Queenstown's spectacular backcountry provides an opportunity to disconnect from everyday routines, share an adventure and experience something genuinely different. The combination of dramatic scenery, fascinating stories and a relaxed historic tavern stop creates plenty of opportunities for conversation and shared memories.

Whether as part of a larger Queenstown conference programme, a staff reward, client experience, incentive trip or company retreat, a journey into Skippers Canyon is an experience your team is unlikely to forget.

The best content tells a story.

For influencers, content creators, media groups and travel storytellers, The Goldrush Tour provides more than spectacular scenery. It offers dramatic locations combined with more than 160 years of fascinating history.

Travel beyond the crowds, capture remarkable landscapes and discover the stories behind the places you are exploring.

From photography and video to documentaries and social media content, Skippers Canyon provides an authentic and visually extraordinary setting for creative storytelling.

Few experiences bring different generations together quite like discovering a new place.

For family reunions and multi-generational groups, The Goldrush Tour offers something that can appeal to a wide range of ages and interests. Some guests may enjoy the detailed history and heritage, while younger travellers can enjoy children's stories, music, dramatic scenery and the adventure of travelling into the mountains.

The experience creates opportunities to learn, explore and make memories together — without requiring everyone to be interested in exactly the same thing.

Sometimes the best part of a family holiday is simply sharing an experience that everyone will remember.

For groups brought together by a shared passion for travel and exploration, Queenstown's backcountry offers an entirely different perspective on the region.

Car clubs, touring groups, adventure clubs and organised travellers can incorporate The Goldrush Tour into their Queenstown itinerary as an opportunity to leave their own vehicles behind and experience the remarkable Skippers Road with an experienced local driver.

Relax, enjoy the scenery and discover one of New Zealand's most dramatic historic roads without needing to navigate it yourself.

Travelling together creates opportunities for experiences beyond the main reason for your trip.

For sports teams, touring clubs and organised groups visiting Queenstown for competitions or events, The Goldrush Tour offers an opportunity to spend time together away from the field, court or venue.

Share an adventure, explore somewhere extraordinary and experience a completely different side of Queenstown together.

A Queenstown getaway with your closest friends deserves more than another afternoon in town.

Escape the crowds and head into the mountains for an adventure filled with spectacular scenery, stories, laughter and plenty of opportunities for unforgettable photographs.

The Goldrush Tour offers a completely different experience for girls' trips, hens' weekends and friendship groups looking to explore beyond the usual Queenstown activities.

Travel together, discover the stories of the gold rush, capture some incredible photographs and finish with a complimentary drink at historic Gantley's Tavern.

Adventure, scenery, history and a little celebration — all in one unforgettable afternoon.

Queenstown has long been the destination of choice for adventurous weekends away with friends.

But between the adrenaline activities and nights out, there is another side of Queenstown waiting to be explored.

The Goldrush Tour takes groups into the rugged backcountry of Skippers Canyon, following narrow mountain roads and discovering the remarkable stories of the miners who risked everything in search of gold.

It is an opportunity to get off the beaten track, experience one of the region's most dramatic landscapes and share an adventure together.

Finish the journey with a complimentary drink at a historic tavern and share stories from an adventure you experienced together.

Queenstown is famous for romance, dramatic landscapes and unforgettable moments.

For couples looking to celebrate something special, a private journey into the mountains can provide a setting unlike any ordinary restaurant or attraction. Remote landscapes, spectacular views and historic locations create opportunities for truly personal experiences.

Celebrating an anniversary? Planning a surprise? Looking for a unique setting to ask one of life's biggest questions?

Private tours can be personalised with additional arrangements to help create an occasion to remember. Whether it is a carefully planned proposal, a special stop, celebratory drinks or another personal touch, the experience can be tailored to make your occasion truly unique.

Because some memories only happen once.

Queenstown is one of the world's great wedding destinations, attracting couples and their friends and families from across New Zealand and around the world.

For wedding groups looking for something memorable to do before or after the big day, a private journey into Skippers Canyon offers an unforgettable group experience.

Bring together your wedding party, family or travelling guests and escape into the mountains for a few hours of adventure, spectacular scenery and stories.

It can be a perfect way to welcome guests to Queenstown, spend time together before the celebrations begin or create one final adventure after the wedding is over.

The photographs might be spectacular, but the memories will be even better.

Looking for an alternative to the usual Christmas dinner?

Take your team, friends or organisation somewhere completely different.

A journey into Skippers Canyon provides a memorable way to celebrate the end of the year — swapping the office, restaurant or function room for mountain scenery, historic roads and an adventure into Queenstown's backcountry.

Finish the experience with a drink at Gantley's Tavern and raise a glass to another year of memories, achievements and adventures.