Top 12 New Zealand ATV & Quad Tours

1.Queenstown ATV Quad Bike Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 842 reviews · from $197Our pick

Meet your guide at 61A Shotover Street, then ride a quad bike through a 650-acre private park near Queenstown. Stefan, Ollie, Scott, or Lloyd may lead your group, with training, safety gear, wet-weather clothing, hill climbs, and complimentary photos included.

“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”

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2.Queenstown: Quad Biking Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 436 reviews · 3h 30m · from $200

Drive a 400cc automatic quad bike across Queenstown Hill with guides such as Nico, Matt, Benjamin, and Phoebe. You receive full training, waterproof gear, and about 2.25 hours on exclusive off-road tracks, with hot chocolate, tea, biscuits, or banana bread at a scenic stop.

“Really enjoyed the activity but wasn’t expecting it to involve so much training before we could go up the mountain, totally understand the need for it but most probably needed to have read what was involved and gone for a more laid back quad bike tour.”

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3.Off Road Quad Bike Adventure Tour in Franz Josef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 285 reviews · from $105

Ride a quad bike, double quad, or three-seat buggy through Westland Tai Poutini National Park near Franz Josef. Guides such as Jason, Brooklyn, Benji, and Amy teach you the basics, lead you through rainforest and riverbeds, and provide wet weather gear, boots, and photos.

“A fantastic excursion. We both loved it. Great staff and pre trip information. All protective gear provided. Highly recommend”

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4.Queenstown Hill Quad Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 235 reviews · from $216

You’ll ride a fully automatic 400cc 4WD quad bike across private Queenstown Hill trails with guides such as Phoebe, Jordan, Benjamin, or Nico. Expect thorough practice drills, routes matched to your ability, waterproof gear, mountain views, and a hot drink with cake at a scenic stop.

“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.”

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5.Franz Josef Town: Scenic Glacier Quad Bike Tour with Gear

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 205 reviews · from $146

Take a two-hour guided quad-bike ride through Franz Josef’s rainforest tracks and glacier riverbed. You’ll drive your own automatic 450cc Can-Am, tackle rocks, creeks, hills, and mud, and receive wet-weather gear, gumboots, a helmet, and free photos. Guides such as Karl, Mitch, and Rosie are known for patient instruction.

“This was an amazing activity. Every minute was fun. The amount of water on the tracks and the rain added to the experience.”

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6.Nelson: Guided Quad Biking Tour Through Forest and Farmland

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 106 reviews · 90 - 150 minutes · from $80

Drive your own quad bike through forest, farmland, river flats, and mountain tracks near Nelson. Guides such as Harry, Georgia, and Fletcher provide patient instruction and local insight. Choose a 1.5-hour ride or a longer Bayview Circuit with coastal views, a lookout stop, and light refreshments.

“A really fun experience with our teenagers! Worth it!”

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7.Hanmer Springs 2-Hour Quad Bike Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 45 reviews · from $70Best value

Take a guided 4WD quad bike ride through Hanmer Springs back roads, farm tracks, sand, bush, and river crossings. Guides such as Jared help first-time riders gain confidence, while the small group size keeps the outing personal. Bring a sense of adventure and expect mud, dust, and mountain views.

“The guide Jared was awesome and made the whole thing so fun. I was a little nervous and it took me awhile to get confident but he was great. Such a cool thing to do!”

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8.Cardrona Valley: Mountain Quad Bike Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 30 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $178

Take a guided Yamaha 350 to 450cc quad bike ride through Cardrona Valley near Wanaka. You will follow trails suited to your ability, with automatic gearing, 4WD, heated grips, scenic stops, and local stories from guides such as Hanna. Groups are limited to six riders.

“Amazing experience, our guide Hanna was lovely and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend doing it.”

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9.Queenstown: Quad Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 1 hour · from $172

Take your own sports quad from central Queenstown to a private 650-acre park, where guides such as Snowy, Diego, and Stefan lead you through hill climbs, forest tracks, and creek crossings. Training, gear, transfers, and photos are included, with routes adjusted to your ability.

“New Adventure and was brilliant. We were lucky to have Diego as our guide.. Thanks for the great hour”

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10.Queenstown: Self Drive Guided Buggy Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 1 hour

Take the wheel of a top-range buggy at an exclusive adventure park five minutes from Queenstown. Local guides, including Diego, provide safety gear, clear instruction, and a practice run before leading you through creeks, corners, varied terrain, and scenic viewpoints. A full licence is required.

“A truly fun activity from beginning to end, this buggy tour delivers adrenaline, stunning scenery, and unforgettable excitement, all while being exceptionally safe and well organized. Safety is clearly a top priority — with helmets, protective gear, and clear, thorough instructions provided before the ride. From the moment we arrived, our experienced local guide made us feel completely at ease. The introductory practice drive was a great way to get comfortable before heading out onto the thrilling terrain, which kept the experience exciting for the entire hour. The route is thoughtfully designed, striking the perfect balance between challenge and fun, with plenty of opportunities to push the...”

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11.Rotorua: 4×4 Self-Drive Buggy Tour Through Farm and Bushland

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 14 reviews · from $89

Take the wheel of a two-seat 4x4 buggy and follow an English-speaking guide through Rotorua farm country and native bush. You get a safety briefing, practice time in a training paddock, scenic viewpoints, and a small-group outing limited to eight people. Isaac is one of the guides.

“This activity was great! Driving the 4x4 was fun for my husband, I enjoyed the ride!! Our guides were great too, we had a good vibe from the get go! Be prepared to get dirty/dusty (especially if there hasn’t been rain to keep the dust down), we would recommend a bandanna to cover your mouth otherwise you’ll end up with dust as it’s hard to keep your mouth closed from smiling so much during the ride, you’ll see some amazing views! On that note, sunglasses too (dust in eyes). Also, anything you bring on to the buggy will get dusty, BUT they do have compressed air and they will happily…”

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12.Hanmer Springs Jetboat & Quad Bike Combo

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10 reviews · from $167

Spend three hours with English-speaking guides on the Waiau River and Hanmer Springs back country. Hold on for a Hamilton jet spin, then ride your own quad through water, mud, farmland, and forest trails. Daniel, Hunter, and Luke are among the named guides associated with this experience.

“Just awesome! We Started the morning off with the quads. They have just upgraded all there quads. My partner had never ridden one but after a few practice loops and some encouragement she was away. I was really surprised how much time we got to spend on them making our way up the river. Heaps of fun water crossings, mud, and forest trails. Things were slow at the start till both girls in our group got there confidence up. Really enjoyed it. Jet boating was fabulous! River was slightly lower then usual which made for some more fun navigating. Money well spent. Awesome crew.Read more”

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