Pure Glenorchy vs Private Discovery Tours
Two Queenstown operators compared (Skippers Canyon 4WD tours). Pure Glenorchy starts at NZ$1,200 and Private Discovery Tours at NZ$1,200. Here is how their options line up on length, group size, age rules and cancellation.
Pure Glenorchy
- DOC approved and Qualmark Silver, per its site
- Stops include the Ford of Bruinen Lord of the Rings location
- Also runs Lord of the Rings, Macetown 4x4 and Bob's Cove tours
Skippers Canyon Scenic Tour
- From
- NZ$1,200 per group
- Length
- 4 hours; departs Queenstown 8.00am and 1.30pm
- Group
- Max 4 guests per vehicle
- Min age
- All ages
Private Discovery Tours
- Skippers tours are sold as private bookings only
- Listed stops include the Mount Aurum homestead and Lighthouse Rock
- Its groups are guaranteed at 6 or fewer
Skippers Canyon Discovery Tour
- From
- NZ$1,200 per group
- Length
- 4 hours (half day); departs 1pm May to September, 2pm October to April
- Group
- Private; 4 people maximum, minimum 2
- Min age
- Child rate 4 to 15; not suitable for infants
Skippers Canyon Heritage Tour
- From
- Not listed
- Length
- 6 to 7 hours; 9.00am hotel pick-up, back about 4pm
- Group
- 2 to 4 people
Both checked against the operators' own pages on 2026-10-22. See every operator in Skippers Canyon 4WD tours.