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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.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Gumboots
Helmet
Free Photos
Wet weather gear
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
Double Quad : IMPORTANT: Must be booked for either 2, 4 or 6 people. 2 seater quad - 1 x Driver, 1 x Passenger (Passengers 145cm +)
Triple Buggy : 3 Seater buggy - great for families! Children need to be 110cm + to join.
Single Quad: Enjoy a quad to yourself! Drivers must be 16yrs +
208 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Alessio C,
Oct 1, 2025
- Viator
Fantastic! Training was well done. Leader (Mitchell) was very supportive. The tour gave a fantastic view of the glacier and was a very private and enjoyable tour! The tour gives you wet clothing so you don't get yourself very wet.
Michael d,
Sep 28, 2025
- Viator
Fantastic experience, so much fun! Would absolutely recommend this adventure. Guides were amazing!!!
jananddianne,
Sep 27, 2025
- Viator
Good fun experience. The guide gave some interesting information about the area. We were a group of 6. Bikes were easy to handle.
Donna G,
Sep 26, 2025
- Viator
Great activity. Highly recommend for an option to try these buggy’s in a safe and supervised place that gives you a variety of environments. All wet weather gear is provided.
Sarah K,
Sep 26, 2025
- Viator
World class team made the quad experience the best we’ve ever had. Picturesque location, great value for money. We loved every second.
Operated by Franz Josef Wilderness Tours