Top Queenstown ATV Tours

Set out on a thrilling ATV adventure, just five minutes from downtown Queenstown. Begin with a short training session before riding through a private 650-acre adventure park with a guide, navigating rugged trails and hill climbs that lead to panoramic views over the Shotover River, Coronet Peak, Central Otago, and the Southern Alps. Tours are tailored to the group’s skill level, with small group sizes ensuring personalized guidance. All your gear is included for ease, and finish your experience with complimentary photos.

With soaring peaks, rugged trails, and spectacular countryside scenery, Queenstown is the undisputed home of outdoor adventure on New Zealand’s South Island. Tackling this terrain can be difficult with children, but this ATV experience keeps kids in mind with smaller, age-appropriate ATVs while parents and teens 14 and over ride full-size vehicles alongside. Your guide adjusts pace and terrain to suit the youngest riders, so every child gets the right balance of challenge and confidence.

Enjoy high-octane thrills in the New Zealand wilderness without the hassle of equipment rentals on this small-group Cardrona Valley quad bike experience. Spin off into the mountains of the mighty Cardrona Valley with your guide who will navigate the winding dirt tracks so you won't get lost. Enjoy panoramic views over the wilds of New Zealand’s South Island.

Experience heart-racing fun on an exhilarating Queenstown jet-boat ride. The expert captain races across Lake Wakatipu, navigates tricky turns on the Kawarau River, and speeds through the shallow waters of the Shotover River. Grab hold of your seat as the jet boat makes 360-degree spins and fishtails on a rollercoaster ride over the water.

Get access to Queenstown’s most spectacular scenery during an off-road self-drive buggy tour. Follow an expert guide along backcountry terrain—through steep climbs, creek crossings, and forest tracks—with stunning views of Queenstown and beyond. Experience the thrill of driving your own 4-seater 4WD vehicle while you rip up the trails! Helmet, gloves, and wet-weather gear are included with a roll cage and seat belts to ensure your safety.

Enjoy an off-road adventure in the wild of New Zealand while visiting filming locations from the Lord of the Rings trilogy on this half-day excursion from Queenstown. Take in beautiful scenery while you see visit key spots used as the Misty Mountains, Minas Tirith, and the Pillars of the Kings, and stop to pan for gold on the Arrow River.

Thrill-seeking travelers will love the chance to drive powerful ATVs around an extreme track surrounded by gorgeous mountain scenery. Conveniently located close to Queenstown, this private half-hour adventure fits easily into busy itineraries. Drive at speeds of over 45 miles (75 kilometers) per hour around the 1.5-mile (2.5-kilometer) track. Go solo or take a friend to share the excitement.

Take a break from touristy Queenstown and head along the shores of Lake Wakatipu to the aptly named Paradise. On this half-day tour, experience rural New Zealand. Spot filming locations from The Lord of the Rings around Glenorchy and hear stories from Māori history and mythology as you tour the mountainous countryside. Plus, the vehicles have large windows for even better views.

Adventurous travellers will love this thrill seeking experience which includes driving off-road vehicles, jet boating, and clay bird shooting. This experience is unique as it includes all three activities, meaning visitors will make the most of the exciting opportunities available in the Queenstown region. Enjoy thrill seeking against New Zealand’s magnificent backdrop.

Two off-road experiences in one session. Start with 30 minutes on a self-drive quad bike on a private 35-acre training ground - no licence or prior experience needed, and your guide adjusts the ride to your level. Then swap to the passenger seat in a 1000cc Honda buggy for 30 minutes through the 650-acre Adventure Park, climbing to elevated viewpoints with panoramic views over Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu. - Self-drive quad biking on a private 35-acre training ground - no licence needed - 30-minute guided buggy ride through the 650-acre Adventure Park to panoramic viewpoints - Beginner-friendly - no licence or experience needed, expert guide throughout - Two different off-road machines in one session - Return transfers from central Queenstown and all gear included

Immerse yourself in the fascinating history of the Queenstown region with this gold mining tour. Stop in at key towns of the gold rush days including charming Arrowtown, and visit the Goldfields Mining Centre where you will be able to have a go at gold panning yourself. As you travel, learn the history and hear marvelous stories via themed GPS headsets.