Off Road Quad Bike Adventure Tour in Franz Josef
Overview
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2 hours
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Drive a Quad Bike along the ancient glacial pathways of Westland Tai Poutini National Park, carved into the landscape by ice and water over thousands of years. Admire the lush landscape of the dense rainforest and reconnect with Mother Nature.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Let us take you on an amazing, guided off-roading adventure! Ride through a beautiful rainforest, splash through rivers, explore an ancient glacier riverbed while being blown away by the breath-taking scenery including the spectacular Southern Alps and Franz Josef Glacier. Your guide will kit you out with wet weather gear and gumboots and teach you how to ride our off-roading vehicles. They will entertain you and amaze you with beautiful local Maori Legends and history while refining your skills and giving you new challenges to conquer. Either take a single quad bike all to yourself or take a double quad bike and bring a passenger along for the ride or take one of our three-seater buggies that can fit two adults and one child. - If you are booking a double quad its one driver and one passenger - passengers are not permitted to drive so you can not swap at any point on the tour. - Drivers must be a minimum of 16 years of age. - Drivers with minors as passengers must be a minimum of 18 years of age. - Passengers on the quad bikes must be a minimum height of 145cm - Passengers in the buggy's must be a minimum height of 110cm
What‘s Included
Gumboots
Free Photos
Helmet
Wet weather gear
Options
Triple Buggy
Triple Buggy : 3 Seater buggy - great for families! Children need to be 110cm + to join.
Double Quad
Double Quad : IMPORTANT: Must be booked for either 2, 4 or 6 people. 2 seater quad - 1 x Driver, 1 x Passenger (Passengers 145cm +)
Single Quad
Single Quad: Enjoy a quad to yourself! Drivers must be 16yrs +
Reviews
343 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
So much fun.
Trek68582422179,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic time on the quad bike tour. It was so cool driving through river beds mud and over big rocks. Out of my comfort zone but so glad I did it. Brooklyn was a fantastic guide. Friendly experienced and very safe.
The most fun we’ve had on the South Island
Lisa S,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We started the day with an off road buggy adventure with Joe. Joe was great, allowing us to experience the adventure of river crossings, rainforests and mud safely under his guidance. We felt safe and supported throughout the trip and being such a small group allowed us to venture further than you might make it with a large group. We chose the 2 person buggy which my husband says was just as much fun as the quad bikes but allowed me, a less confident rider, to feel like I want holding the group up. We enjoyed our morning tour so much we headed out on the lake with Chad in the afternoon for a complete change of pace. Chad’s knowledge of the lake and the flora surrounding it was superb and we learnt so much. We were even allowed a stop to see the NZ blue mushroom! We would highly recommend this group as this was the most fun we have had on our holiday so far!
Fun outdoors
Joanna W,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Need to be older, does not go on glacier, a fun 2 hours, they give you everything you need to stay dry!
A must do in Franz Josef
Whitewine123,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an absolutely fabulous experience. Our guides were James and Benji and they were sensational. So much fun and such amazing scenery, we would do it again!
Rippa activity.
Anonymous,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic value for money. Brooklyn and Benji were first class with their presentation. We're 70 year's old, what a buzz.
Quad bike awesomeness
Z7263IJdanieles,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was simply awesome. So much fun I didn’t want it to end. The guides were great and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great experience and lots of laughs
Amazing activity.
LeeAnn F,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful fun. Amazing guide who was very supportive and helpful. The practice runs allowed you to feel confident. The views are amazing and the track is fun and challenging.
Highly recommend this tour
trennaw2024,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Would highly recommend this tour. Heaps of fun. Our guide Carl was the exact right mix of safety while still allowing us some freedom to let loose.
Fun ride through great tracks
TammyC16,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fun ride! Guides were awesome, track was crazy flooded and bumpy. Enjoyed; highly recommend!
Amazing experience!!!
viviannguyen08,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00it was such an amazing experience and totally worth every dime! To be honest I and my friend didnt plan for thid quadbike experience. However our helicopter tour got cancelled due to the weather so we decided to find something else to do and got recommended this activitiy instead. The team provided everything we need, and those were indeed necessities (love the rain coat and boots and trousers, add character to the photos lol!!) Our guide Leo was amazing at his job, succinct and clear in instruction yet doesn't take away the whimsical and fun out of the trip. i was lucky to go with a friend who was a fast learner herself and could decently ride the quadbike while i sat at the back. I will warn you, even passengers will need lots of upper body strength, hand grip, and just be willing to be rocked up and down w every twist and turn from the ride. the terrain was so awesome as well, my favorite was when we got to ride thru the rainforest, but you will get to go to the rocky river (Waiho river??), to test your skills w the big rocky area and splash around in the cool water. Leo would tell us when and where n how we could pose for him to take pics, very little chance you can be confused on what to do ever lol. Those pics are free and will be emailed to us afterwards. it was the appropriate amount of time for what we paid for (1.5-2hrs??), as truly more than that, my grip will probably lose the handle 😭 it was quite challenging but totally doable. All in all, i had a great great time spending in the New zealand nature, surrounded by great mountainous scenery and the rainforest, Highly rec!! Thanks Leo!
From NZ$170.00
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