PRIVATE OFF-ROAD TOUR
Set your own pace on a private off-road journey through rainforest tracks and riverbeds.- 2 HOURS
- $1950
- FREE PHOTOS!
OVERVIEW
Take your time on our Private Off-Road Adventure Tour. Find your flow and enjoy Franz Josef’s wild side at your own pace! Our Private Off-Road Adventure Tour gives you and your group your own experienced guide, dedicated to tailoring the trip to your comfort and confidence level. Whether you’re a first-time rider or an off-road enthusiast, your guide will help you master the basics before leading you into the heart of our rainforest tracks.
With the entire trail to yourselves, you can explore at a relaxed pace or ramp up the adventure when you’re ready. Journey through lush Jurassic rainforest, splash through creeks, and tackle muddy flats before arriving at a scenic lookout with sweeping views of the Southern Alps and the glacier valley beyond.
Choose from a mix of single or double quad bikes, or hop into one of our two or three-seater buggies — ideal for families or anyone who prefers to sit back and enjoy the ride. This is a fantastic way to experience the UNESCO World Heritage landscape of Westland Tai Poutini National Park in your own time and style.
All gear is provided, and you’ll receive free high-quality photos from your guide so you can focus on the fun, not your phone.
Our private Off-Road Adventure Tours include the opportunity to plant a native species alongside our quad bike tracks. Read more about our planting initiative here.
PRICES
- 1 – 4 bikes
- $1950 (from Oct. 1st- $2150)
Choose your ride!
Single Quad Bike
Ride your own bike on through the rainforest track & trails!
Our single quad bikes are automatic Can-am vehicles. These bikes deliver a comfortable journey over rough terrain featuring independent suspension and power steering!
Our trained and knowledgeable quad bike guides will let you learn the ropes on our test track before we head out on the tracks – so even if you’ve never driven a quad bike before this is a great opportunity to learn!
Double Quad Bike
Our unique double quad bikes are the only certified passenger quad bikes on the market! Bring a passenger along for the ride and enjoy a comfortable trip all around. These double-seater automatic Can-am Outlanders come with power steering. The front and back seats are both padded and spacious, so you’ll be riding across the riverbed in style.
*Please note drivers and passengers cannot swap during the tour.
2 OR 3 SEATER BUGGY
Book the adventure buggy – which takes up to three passengers! The adventure buggy has a steering wheel instead of handlebars, but takes on all the same terrain as our quad bikes! The Can-am Defender buggy is great for children over 110 cm (generally 4-5 years old), and has a roof overhead.
The 3-seater buggy can be booked as a double or triple passenger vehicle, a great option for those looking for a different driving style, but want to join the same adventure tour as those on the quad bikes.
WHO CAN JOIN
- We allow bookings between 1-4 vehicles to join a Private Off-Road Adventure tour.
- To ride as a passenger on a double quad bike you must be a min height of 145 cm.
- Passengers on our buggy’s must be min height of 110 cm. If you’re children are too short, you might be interested in joining an Off-Road Buggy Ride.
- Drivers must be a minimum of 16 years or older (no drivers license required).
- Drivers with passengers must be a minimum of 18 years or older.
BUNDLE
AND SAVE!
Book 2 tours to save 10% (COMBO10*)
Book 3 tours to save 15% (COMBO15*)
* Direct bookings only. Not valid with other offers. Discounts apply only when booking 2+ tours with the promo code.
WHAT TO BRING
- Bring along a camera / phone
- Sunglasses
- You can leave personal belongings locked in our gear shed.
What’s Included
- FREE high quality digital photos
- Sunglasses
- Helmets
- Gloves (when it’s cool)
- Pants
- Gumboots
- Jackets
- Buffs (on dry days)
*Please note for safety reasons, drivers and passengers cannot swap during the tour. Please view our T & C’s for more information.
REAL STORIES FROM REAL ADVENTURERS
A definite must do
Staff took time to train each of us to operate the quad vehicles before driving on the paths. Recommend each person have their own quad compared to sharing or riding in the buggy for the full experience. The trail through the woods, water puddles, and river bed elevated the excitement. Waterproof pants, parka jacket, and rubber boots ensure you remain clean and dry throughout this wilderness experience.
BobbyBR, Atlanta, USA
REAL STORIES FROM REAL ADVENTURERS
Spectacular, fun, safe, exhilarating
Fantastic Experience thanks Ollie really good fun, riding through the water, views of the Franz Josep Glacier are beautiful and the rain forest superb, highly recommend. Cheers would do it again.
Oria W
REAL STORIES FROM REAL ADVENTURERS
Must do adventure
Fantastic adventure through some incredibly beautiful country. Equipment was in tip top order and guides were professional and super friendly. Highly recommend. We did our trip on a rainy day which added to the adventure.
Freedom23094072645
GALLERY
FAQS
What if it’s raining for my quad bike tour?
Our quad bike tour motto is: “The wetter the better!”. Our quad bike tours operate rain & shine! We provide wet weather gear from head to toe. You’ll receive gum boots, pants and a rain coat to keep you dry and the guides take photos for you along the way. Come and and have fun with us in the mud & paddles of the Franz Josef Glacier valley!
Do I need experience to drive a quad bike?
No! We cater to first-timers and experienced quad bike riders.
All our customers undergo a test track prior to taking part in the tour, the test track allows time to get used to the bikes and see if you’re comfortable riding the terrain on the track. If customers cannot pass the test track, we can try different bikes such as swapping onto a double quad bike or trying out a buggy.
It is not guaranteed that we can fit a suitable other option and in this case some customers cannot join the tour. If this happens we cannot guarantee a tour refund, for more information please get in touch with the team.
Can I wear something under my helmet?
You must wear a helmet on our quad bike tour, regardless of any headpieces you may otherwise wear.
For safety purposes, you may be required to remove other headwear, including beanie,s as we need to ensure they fit correctly for safety.
An exception to this is if you wear a turban/hijab, where you must wear a thin fabric so the helmet still fits correctly. Safety is our no.1 priority and won’t be compromised.
Will I see the Glacier on my quad bike tour?
On a clear day we experience an amazing view of the Franz Josef Glacier from afar on our quad bike tours! If it’s raining, or the clouds are low, than we will not see the Franz Josef Glacier. We will still see the beautiful misty Southern Alps and when it’s raining we like to say “the wetter the better!” as we get down and dirty in the muddy puddles in the rainforest and riverbed.
Wheelchair accessibility for quad tours?
Our quad bike tours are not designed to be wheelchair accessible, but depending on the ability of the individual in the chair to transfer onto a quad bike and/or buggy there’s possibilities to make this happen. Please get in touch with us if you have any further questions.
Can a guide drive the quad bike for me?
The only vehicle option we offer which is driven by the tour guide is our 5 seater buggy ride. This is available for 1-5 passengers, and the youngest we take on this vehicle is 4 years old. All our quad bikes require participants to drive themselves and all bookings must be made with someone suitable to drive the vehicle. There’s different bike options available, if you’re more comfortable with a steering wheel than the handle bars and throttle on the quad bike, then you can look at the buggy option. For more information feel free to get in touch.
CANCELLATION
We want you to be confident when you book directly with us! We provide hassle-free full refunds without any penalties. We do ask that any cancellations and changes are made a full 24 hours prior to the trip time. Cancellations made within the 24 hour time frame cannot be refunded (for any reason including medical or other) so please let us know in time if you need to change, or cancel your booking! Private/Group bookings or charters incur a 48 hour cancellation policy.
We reserve the right to cancel tours if minimum numbers are not met or in the event of unsafe conditions, in which case full refunds are issued.
We're here to help, so feel free to drop us an email if you have any questions.
