Queenstown | Side-By-Side | Self Drive Guided Tour
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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This is New Zealand’s premium buggy experience utilising the best machines, guides and terrain. Nowhere in the world could a landscape be more suited to exploiting these off road buggies amazing capabilities. Experience the thrill with the self-drive guided tours to conquer exhilarating terrain including steep mountain climbs, creek crossings and beautiful forest tracks and trail leading to stunning viewpoints over Queenstown. Just 5 minutes from Queenstown our exclusive adventure park is your perfect private playground.
You will be rewarded with endless fun, excitement and off road adrenalin rushes and some of the most spectacular and breath-taking views you could imagine.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Duration: Allow 1.5 hours in total duration with 60 minutes of solid off road action
Departures: Confirmed tours depart daily at 3pm. Please check-in 15 minutes before your departure time.
Check-in location: The Off Road Adventure Centre, 61A Shotover St in central Queenstown. Please check-in 10 minutes before your departure time. Transfers are included although you can self-drive to the site after completion of check-in.
We provide: Transport to and from our shop in central Queenstown, late model 4x4 machines, helmets, eye protection. Wet weather jacket/pants available if required.
We recommend: Wearing sensible clothing that you will be comfortable in & don’t mind getting dusty. Feel free to bring water, food, a camera and a bag with you.
Suitability/minimum age: Each driver must be 18 years of age or older with a full driving licence and speak good conversational level English for safety reasons. Minimum passenger age is 4 years old. Your driving licence MUST be produced at time of check-in.
Insurance excess bond required: Each driver will be required to sign a $3000 insurance excess agreement for the vehicle (against a credit card - Visa/Mastercard) at time of check-in, in case of damage.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
We provide: Transport to and from our shop in central Queenstown, late model 4x4 machines, helmets, eye protection. Wet weather jacket/pants available if required.
Gratuities
What To Expect
Off Road Expeditions
Challenger Self Drive 4 Seater: Having acquired the necessary skills in our training area your guide will lead you on adrenalin packed, off road tracks and trails to stunning view points over Queenstown. You will get to test the full capabilities of this 4 seater machine in action and will be rewarded with endless fun, excitement and off road adrenalin rushes with some of the most spectacular views you could imagine. With over 35 years off road guiding experience and top of the range off road buggies you could not be in better hands. The only issue will be how to wipe the smile off your face at the end. Challenger Self Drive Family 4 Seater Special: Families can exclusively avail of our self-drive 4 seater Yamaha Wolverine X4 buggy for a great rate of $580 for the vehicle. We allow up to two fully licenced drivers per machine. This buggy is available and suitable for families (parent/s and kids between 4 and 16 years old)
Options
Challenger Self Drive Tour
2 Person Challenger Buggy Tour
Wolverine MX4: Four Seater Buggy
Four Seater Buggy: Minimum Driver Age - 18 years (Licenced) • Minimum Passenger Age - 4 years • Up to two licensed drivers included in hire
Challenger Buggy Family of 3
Challenger Buggy Family of 3
Wolverine MX4
Four Seater Buggy: Minimum Driver Age - 18 years (Licenced) • Minimum Passenger Age - 4 years • Up to two licensed drivers included in hire
Challenger Buggy Family of 4
Challenger Buggy Family of 4
Wolverine MX4: Four Seater Buggy
Four Seater Buggy: Minimum Driver Age - 18 years (Licenced) • Minimum Passenger Age - 4 years • Up to two licensed drivers included in hire
Reviews
168 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Absolute Blast!
Jacinta O,
Aug 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00Although I didn't drive as I was a whimp ahaha I had an absolute blast! Lots of fun with some beautiful views along the way! Highly recommend for those that are seeking a bit of a thrill!
Very fun and safe!...
Sara H,
Aug 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very fun and safe! Amazing views of the mountains. The kids had a blast. Staff was great and very helpful.
Very very fun!
spg,
Jul 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was a blast! Had a lot of fun driving off-road in the buggy. Steffan and Bas made sure that everyone could have fun regardless of their experience, so this works both if you are experience off-roading or a novice. The views from the top are stunning, I was glad that we could stop to take pictures along the way. Thank you folks!
Fun ride in and above the treeline above Queenstown
Gordon C,
May 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00We rented two buggies for 4 people. We had a fun time in our rides and the views were spectacular. Be aware that you must be fully licensed to drive a buggy.
Great Fun
Natasha R,
Nov 11, 2024
- Viator
5.00This was so much fun, we had a tour cancelled and was at a loose end so decided to book this tour, so glad we did. Ollie our guide was great, a must do activity when in Queenstown
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