Skippers Canyon, Mountain canyon in Otago Region, New Zealand.
Skippers Canyon extends along the Shotover River, featuring steep rock walls and winding paths carved through schist formations over millions of years.
The discovery of gold in 1862 by Thomas Arthur and Harry Redfern near Arthurs Point initiated a substantial mining rush to the canyon region.
The canyon preserves numerous mining structures and remnants from the 1880s, including water races and sluicing areas that reflect early European settlement patterns.
Regular vehicles cannot access the 17.4-kilometer unpaved road through the canyon, and rental car insurance does not cover travel on this route.
The construction of Skippers Road required 22 years of manual labor, with workers using black gunpowder and hand drills to cut through solid rock.
Location: Otago Region
GPS coordinates: -44.87890,168.62600
Latest update: May 17, 2025 13:38
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