Quad Safari

Duration: 4 hours return from Queenstown
Riding: Approx. 2–2.25 hours on the quad bike
Departs: 8:15am & 1:30pm
Price: $345 per rider
Minimum Age: 16 years

Experience an unforgettable Queenstown Quad Bike adventure on the spectacular Queenstown Hill Station. Just a short transfer from central Queenstown, you'll leave the town behind and head into an exclusive mountain location with incredible panoramic views across Queenstown and the surrounding region.

Before hitting the trails, your experienced guide will provide a comprehensive safety briefing and quad bike training session, giving you time to become comfortable and confident operating your bike. Our guides cater for a range of experience levels, including first-time riders, and will assess each rider before heading out onto the trails.

Once training is complete, it's time for the adventure to begin. Ride a fully automatic 400cc 4WD quad bike across an extensive network of off-road trails, climbing from the valley floor towards the summit of Queenstown Hill. With more than 20km of trails ranging from beginner terrain to more technical riding, your guide can tailor the experience to suit the ability of the group.

With approximately 2–2.25 hours on your quad bike, there is plenty of time to enjoy the terrain, spectacular scenery and some serious off-road fun.

Highlights

• Ride your own 400cc 4WD quad bike
• Enjoy approximately 2–2.25 hours of quad biking
• Experience exclusive off-road trails on Queenstown Hill Station
• Take in spectacular panoramic views over Queenstown and the surrounding mountains
• Full safety briefing and quad bike training before departure
• Trails tailored to the ability and experience of the group
• All-weather waterproof clothing and safety equipment provided
• Professional, experienced local guide
• Light refreshments included

What We Provide

We'll provide everything you need for your quad biking adventure, including:

• 400cc automatic 4WD quad bike
• Helmet, gloves and goggles
• Waterproof jacket and pants
• Gumboots
• Professional guide
• Full safety briefing and training
• Light refreshments
• Transfers
• Admission to Queenstown Hill Station

What to Wear & Bring

We provide all-weather riding and safety gear. You may wear your own fully enclosed shoes if preferred.

Please bring:

• Water bottle
• Sunglasses and sunscreen
• Camera or phone
• Warm layers in cooler weather
• A sense of adventure
• Valid credit or debit card for insurance and liability purposes

Pick-Up & Drop-Off

The main departure point is our Info & Track / Info & Snow shop at 37 Shotover Street, Queenstown.

Pick-up options are also available from Frankton Bus Hub or Tucker Beach Reserve.

If you have your own vehicle, free parking is available at 420 Tucker Beach Road (Tucker Beach Recreational Reserve), close to our quad bike base. Please let us know in advance if you would like to meet us here; otherwise, we'll assume you are meeting us at the Queenstown shop.

Rider Requirements

All riders must be at least 16 years old and have a good command of English so they can clearly understand and communicate with their guide during training and throughout the tour.

Before departure, every rider receives a safety briefing and quad bike training. You must demonstrate that you can confidently and safely control the quad bike before joining the trail ride.

Quad biking is a physically demanding activity and requires a reasonable degree of physical strength. Our guides are trained to identify potential safety concerns, including rider size, strength and ability, and this may restrict participation.

The maximum rider weight is 150kg.

Important Information

For everyone's safety, riders who are unable to demonstrate safe quad bike handling during training will not be permitted to continue riding. In some circumstances, you may be offered the opportunity to ride pillion with a guide; however, this cannot be guaranteed.

We have a strict drug and alcohol policy. If your guide considers you unfit to safely operate a quad bike due to alcohol or drugs, you will not be permitted to participate and a refund may not be provided.

A valid credit or debit card is required at check-in. In the event of an accident, a charge of up to $2,500 may apply to cover damage, repairs or insurance excess.

Quad biking involves inherent risks, including rolling or flipping the vehicle, collisions with obstacles or other riders, falling from the quad and natural hazards. Please review our Disclosure of Risks and Weather Cancellation Policy before booking.

Tours operate subject to weather, track and operational conditions. If your preferred date or departure time is unavailable, please contact our team and we'll be happy to help.