New Zealand · OFF-ROAD ADVENTURES
The 8 best off-road adventures tours you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Queenstown 4WD LOTR half-day tour with Skippers Canyon views, Arrowtown gold panning, river crossings, and tea. Small group, $178.
“The tour was incredible! Nick was an amazing guide — he knew a lot and shared so much with us. Thanks to him, I even got to do a bungee jump and found myself some gold. Absolutely recommended! — I got to see the most beautiful places in NZ!”
Half-day Queenstown 4WD to Lord of the Rings filming spots, Arrow River gold panning, Skippers Canyon views, small group adventure.
“Great trip and experience. Easy to set up and they pick you up at hotel. Busted some iconic movie scenes.”
2-hour quad bike adventure in Franz Josef through Westland Tai Poutini National Park, with wet weather gear, lessons, river crossings, and big views.
“If you want a fun but professionally run quad biking experience this is it! Following a sensible tutorial and familiarisarion session we headed for the forest tracks and river bed making full use of the wet weather gear provided. Many thanks to Brooklyn who was an excellent host and leader.”
Skippers Canyon 4WD from Queenstown: hotel pickup, gold panning at Deep Creek, suspension bridge stops, and snacks. Half-day tour.
“Travelling in a modern Toyota V 8 4 wheel drive vehicle is a great experience. The journey takes the traveller deep into the 'mountains' out of Queenstown. Your experienced driver with a wealth of knowledge, will provide you with an interestRead more”
Drive a Queenstown 4x4 buggy off-road for 60 minutes, with safety gear, central pickup, and big Lake Wakatipu views.
“Great fun. Challenging at times with wet muddy tracks but guides were helpful and reassuring. Good views from mountain top.”
Akaroa 4WD safari plus guided sea-kayaking at Pohatu Flea Bay, cliffs, caves, wildlife, and gear included for $80.
“One of the highlights of our trips!! The day was windy and Ben was very aware of conditions in keeping us safe! The seals were cute and the penguins adorable! With the possibility of weather not allowing us to go I also feel that Ben made sure the experience was worthwhile!”
Jet Sprint jet boating, Ultimate Off-Roader off-road drives, and clay target shooting in Queenstown, with gear included in about 90 minutes.
“We travelled from kaitaia For my birthday 3 rd January I booked us in to do some clay shooting etc Dudes this place is epic Cool vibes and sweet as staff Was just awesome We will be back with our dream teens Highly recommend oxbow crew”
Clay target shooting plus a custom 4WD Ultimate Off-Roader in Gibbston Valley near Queenstown. Gear provided in about 1h15.
“One of the best things I have ever done in Queenstown!!”
From the fiords to the geothermal belt, sorted by what you want to do with the day.
