Passeios por Skippers Road

Unvergessliche Mittelerde-Tour von Queenstown nach Glenorchy an Bord der Bombur! Unser Reiseleiter erweckte jeden HdR-Schauplatz mit lustigen Geschichten und Fotostopps zum Leben. Goldwaschen, Ausblicke auf den Skippers Canyon und ein praktischer Gutschein für das Mittagessen – alles war perfekt. Die beste Tour und der beste Fahrer überhaupt!

A fun-filled and enjoyable trip to the skippers, stunning views and fun jetboat ride! Would recommend trying this out!

Para todos los nerds de El Señor de los Anillos, este es el tour que no deben perderse. Fuimos a muchos lugares. Nuestro guía turístico, Ian, fue un excelente conductor y un narrador increíble. Ahora sé mucho más sobre El Señor de los Anillos. Además, puedes jugar y tomar fotos con los increíbles accesorios de la película. Vale la pena el dinero que pagué. Me alegro de haberlo hecho con ellos.

My only point of feedback for the vendor is that they didn’t confirm our pickup time in advance; I had to email and they confirmed that morning. Otherwise the tour was as promised, tour guide was knowledgeable and hospitable. Tour was a great mix of 4WD driving, breaks, infomation, etc. Our tour guide, Peter, was lovely - engaging and a great driver. Despite this being one of the “most dangerous roads in the world”, Peter’s driving never made me nervous or uncomfortable. He also had some great tour guide tricks that he shared with us to help us get that perfect photo. I would highly recommend this tour and Nomad Safaris and I would book with them again.

Here's the translation for your new message: --- We happened to have clear skies on the day we went. Although we didn't catch the spectacular sight of a thousand waterfalls in full flow, it was still a very worthwhile trip — at least four or five waterfalls are "open for business" year-round. Along the way, we also stopped at several scenic spots, and the bus driver was quite witty and humorous, giving us introductions to the various activities available. Highly recommended.

I had a reservation for a specific time slot, so I presented my mobile voucher at the counter to check in. During the shuttle transfer, a short video was played, giving a welcoming feeling and an exciting sense that a fantasy world was about to unfold! The guide led everyone on a tour of the park. It's crucial to keep up and not wander off or linger, as you need to seize the time to enjoy the scenery or take photos; once you miss something, there's no going back. The guide spoke entirely in English, but it didn't matter if I didn't understand all the explanations; I still had a great time! The guide even helped with photos! The last stop was a restaurant and bar, where everyone could choose one free drink. I opted for the only non-alcoholic option, ginger ale, which was a large, delicious, and filling drink! I really wanted to sit by the warm fireplace for an hour or two, but unfortunately, we only had a few brief minutes (maybe half an hour, or even less, I've forgotten a bit). Besides the free drink, there was also self-serve coffee available. Upon leaving the park, everyone received a souvenir-shaped cup. P.S.: Before entering the park, the guide asked if anyone didn't know why they were there. I really wanted to raise my hand because I hadn't even seen the related movies or books. When planning the itinerary, I even considered skipping this man-made attraction to save some travel expenses, but I'm so glad I came! The natural scenery is beautiful, and the architecture, decorations, and various objects are all exquisitely crafted, as if they were naturally formed! Of course, they are also meticulously maintained! It's definitely worth a visit!

The starry sky is beautiful, and the weather isn't too cold. If you come to Tekapo, I highly recommend it. However, the clouds became a bit thick later, and the moon was a bit bright, affecting the stars. I suggest staying two nights to have a better chance of seeing the stars.

I wasn't a big fan of LOTR, but I honestly learned a lot from this tour. Riding in a 4WD vehicle added to the fun as well! The tour guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining. The banana bread (and other food) provided was delicious. It was a nice touch when the driver offered us what he brought for us. 🙂