Queenstown: Guide-Driven Off-Road Buggy Tour with Wakatipu Views
Description
No licence, no driving required - your expert guide takes the wheel while you take in the scenery. Hop in, buckle up, and enjoy a fully guided off-road adventure across a private 650-acre park just minutes from Queenstown. Your guide navigates the terrain throughout – steep climbs, creek crossings, and forest tracks – stopping at an exclusive summit viewpoint high above the Queenstown, with panoramic views over Lake Wakatipu, Coronet Peak, and the surrounding mountain ranges. Ride-along buggies are suitable for all ages from 4 years old. No experience needed. Full wet weather gear is provided if needed – the adventure runs in all conditions. Choose from a 1-hour or 2-hour tour to suit your schedule. Return transfers from central Queenstown are included. Complimentary photos taken on-site. Allow an extra 30 minutes for check-in and transfers.
Tour Options
Itinerary
- Check in at the Off Road Adventures shop and meet your guide. - Transfer to the private 650-acre adventure park (approx. 5 min drive).
- Gear up with helmet and eye protection. - Join your guide for a briefing before heading out. - Ride the trails with your guide at the wheel – steep climbs, creek crossings, and forest tracks, with lookout stops and panoramic views over the Shotover River canyon, Lake Wakatipu, and the surrounding mountain ranges. - Gear off and view your complimentary adventure photos on site.
- Transfer back to central Queenstown.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
- Minimum age: 4 years. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Only minimal English is needed - your guide does the driving and keeps instructions simple.
Reviews(53)
Great fun and unbelievable views!
Thank you for the great review. We’re really pleased to hear you had such a fun adventure with us. The views over Queenstown and Lake Whakatipu are pretty hard to beat, especially from one of our off-road tracks. Thanks again for coming out with us!
Had so much fun for my wife’s birthday and doing this as one of the activities, we both enjoyed giving it a go and would highly recommend. We’ll be back again next time!
Thanks so much! Great to hear you both had such a fun time celebrating your wife’s birthday with us. Glad you enjoyed giving it a go, and we really appreciate the recommendation. We’d be very happy to have you back next time you’re in Queenstown!
This was one of the best things we did on our holiday. It was so much fun, we felt safe the whole time and got to see some amazing views
Thanks so much Madison! Great to hear this was one of the best parts of your holiday. Glad you had so much fun, felt well looked after the whole way, and got to enjoy those amazing Queenstown views. Appreciate you coming out with us!
Our guide Stef was amazing and very knowledgeable about the area. We asked a lot of questions about geology, plant life, and invasive species, which he answered with ease. He was also super supportive during our practice course driving and giving some really good tips to help us feel comfortable. I would happily do this trek again or aim for something longer!
Thanks! Thrilled to hear you had a good time driving buggies with Stefan! Our guides are true experts if it comes to knowledge of the area. We hope to see you again!
Great fun! Vehicles were great quality and the conditions just right for a muddy adventure! Great hosts - highly recommend
!!! Thanks for the 'QUALITY' review! Thanks again for coming out with us & we're glad you had a great time with the guides!
Sam accepted our last minute booking and we are glad he did. Had so much fun and felt more like a hang out then a guided tour. Sam was very friendly and made the trip much more enjoyable, especially considering we had never been on quads before. Would definitely recommend everyone to experience.
Hey there! Thanks very much for the GREAT review! We'll let Sam know to keep up the good work & he'll appreciate the feedback! Thanks again for the recommendation & we hope for your return in the future!
One of the best tours we have done. Josh was so knowledgeable about the area and could tell really enjoyed his job. I highly recommend to anyone coming to Queenstown.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Josh and that his passion for the area and his job shone through. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you back in Queenstown for another adventure soon!
Absolutely amazing tour. Very knowledgeable tour guide. Highly recommend to all visiting Queenstown. Amazing views
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our tour and that our guide was able to provide a great experience for you. We hope to see you again soon!
An experience you dont want to miss when in Queenstown. Worth every penny. A must do for every adrenaline seeking junky or for anyone feeling adventurous.
Couldn't agree more! The Queenstown experience is truly one of a kind and perfect for anyone looking for an adventure. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time with us and hope to see you back again soon for even more excitement
This experience was the best!! Thrill seekers will love every minute of this 2 hour adventure. It was the perfect amount of mud and adrenaline. My husband was like a little kid!! Scott our guide was amazing! He had as much fun as we did chewing up the dirt as we flew around the tracks. All the protective gear is supplied to keep you as clean as possible. Totally recommend this when in Queenstown.
Thank you so much for your review! We're thrilled to hear that you and your husband had the best experience on our adventure and that it was the perfect amount of mud and adrenaline for thrill-seekers like yourselves. We're also glad to hear that Scott, our guide, was amazing and that he had as much fun as you did. It's great to know that all the protective gear we provide helped keep you clean too. Thank you for recommending us to others visiting Queenstown, and we hope to see you again soon for another adventure!
