New Zealand · QUAD BIKES
14 reviewed
Good quad bike tours fill up over a New Zealand summer and the best of them are gone by October. The 14 that stand out are below, with current prices and what makes each one different.
Queenstown ATV quad bike tour with included gear, training, return transfers, and a 650-acre ride with Shotover River views.
“Fantastic experience. Some things which you have done in one country you might not need to repeat in another, but this activity is one that I feel you always need to do and Ollie was good fun. He made sure we all felt comfortable from the ouRead more”
Automatic 400cc quad bikes up Queenstown Hill for 3.5 hours, with safety training, 4WD off-road tracks, and tea views.
“Benjamin our leader was always looking out for us the entire time concerned about our safety. He was amazing and very friendly. Dan gave great safety instructions as well as David. I have been on many quad rides all over the world and I have to say this was definitely the best one by far. The trail was fun and very adventurous. We went up the mountain passing lots of sheep. Then down to the river. Our guides were requesting our phones to takes our photos at all the great stops. I highly recommend this tour if you want to have a great time in Queenstown.”
2-hour off-road quad ride from Franz Josef, rain gear included. Learn fast with expert guides, splash through rivers, see glaciers.
“This is a well organised experience Wife and I had double quad bike and both had a great time All wet weather gear and safety gear supplied”
Fully automatic quad biking on Queenstown Hill with waterproof gear, expert training, and summit views over Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu.
“It was an awesome experience and our guide was very thorough with his instructions and how to handle the bike. One of the highlights of our trip.”
Ride a 450cc single quad through rainforest and Franz Josef Glacier riverbeds, with wet gear and free guide photos in 2 hours.
“The quad two hours ride went well beyond my expectations. Well organised, friendly and professional group leeder made the whole experience exceptional. The organisers also took safety of the group very seriously and made everyone feel safe and relaxed during the ride and focused only on having as much fun as possible. Best spent money on my South Island tour.”
Guided quad biking from Cable Bay Adventure Park through forest and farmland, finishing at lookout spots near Cable Bay. Choose 1.5 or 2.5 hours.
“The guide was awesome, Georgia, patient at the beginning, easily explained the bikes. We totally had our money’s worth, great tour with a great guide.”
Ride Hanmer Springs quad bikes for 2 hours with a guide, safety gear, and muddy creek crossings. Morning or afternoon tours.
“Not impressed with the instructor we had, riding too slow and constantly checking on us to make sure we weren’t having any fun. He needs to chill and make sure paying customers are enjoying themselves…”
Ride self-drive quad bikes through Nelson’s native forest and farmland for 2.5 hours, with Cable Bay views and tea, coffee, cookies.
“We had never been on quad bikes and Luke, our guide, knew that we might have a hard time uphill. So he switched our bikes to little jeeps which gave us more confidence. Really enjoyed the ride up and down the hill and thru the farmland! Also enjoyed the view of Cable Bay. Really great experience!”
2-hour Hanmer Springs quad biking on working farm tracks, with helmets, coaching, muddy creek crossings, and big river-canyon views.
“It was an 'out of the world's super amazing experience. Our instructor and guide was Darryl who we as fantastic and he made it so memorable. Highly recommended :) :) :)”
Ride a 4WD quad bike through Hanmer Springs’ dirt trails for 2 hours, with big mountain views and an English guide.
“Great experience was just myself and partner on your and had great fun”
Ride Yamaha quad bikes through Cardrona Valley, with tailored trails, small groups, heated grips, and big South Island mountain views.
“Amazing experience. The guide was knowledgeable about the area and supportive of all riders no matter their experience. very enjoyable even in the terrible rain (something they couldn't control). would recommend to anyone no matter the whether.”
Queenstown sports quad tour in a private 650-acre park, with creek crossings, Shotover River views, gear and transfers.
“New Adventure and was brilliant. We were lucky to have Diego as our guide.. Thanks for the great hour”
Quad bike and grade II Waiau Gorge rafting in Hanmer Springs. Safety gear included for 4 hours of wet, wild South Island fun.
“It's was a great day Daniel was a great quad bikes tour guide had so much fun going through water. Maddie was an awesome guide rafting getting us wet while she was dry lol and even helping me back into the speed boat. Thank you mRead more”
Hanmer Springs jetboat and quad combo: 30 km on the Waiau River Gorge, quad river crossings and mud, small group adventure.
“The jet boat was good, the quads could have been better, could have had a bit more freedom when we stopped before heading back to the base, but it was still enjoyable”
