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What you will visit: Quad Biking Adventure A quad bike is a compact, off-road, four-wheeled, powered vehicle derived from a motorcycle. Only passengers with a valid driver's license can operate the quad, and riders are not permitted. The terrain is often rugged, so be prepared for a rough but exciting ride. A basic demonstration will be offered by your guide, and you'll ride for 3 hours caravan style. Your tour includes your bike, helmet, and safety gear, but be sure to wear suitable closed-toe shoes, a light jacket, and sunscreen. What you will see along the way: Relax on a 45-minute motorcoach ride through the lush hills to the trailhead's starting point. Your quad biking route will traverse the iconic natural landscapes of New Zealand, from native bush and alpine forest to rugged hillsides and craggy shores. Following your guide, along 62 miles of trails, slowly climbing up 2,900 feet to the summit of a mountain peak, often shrouded in a cooling mist. Take in the snow-capped Kaikoura Mountains to the north, the cityscape of Wellington, and the white-sand beaches of Oriental Bay. Photo Opportunities: Sling your camera around your neck and prepare for multiple photo stops. Follow your guide across varying terrain from alpine forests and native bush to the top of towering hillsides. The views are grand: the snow-capped Kaikoura Mountains to the north, colorful weatherboard houses down in Wellington, and Oriental Bay with its lovely white-sand beaches. Lunch: Tuck into a light, build-your-own sandwich lunch in the great outdoors. A sample menu includes hearty bread, mayo, mustard, salt, pepper, lettuce, tomato, avocado, red onion, carrot, cheese, roast beef and ham.

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As we made our way from Taupo to Wellington, we stopped off at Kapiti Quad Bikes for a bit of 4×4 fun! Now this was my first time on a quad bike and although I generally don’t enjoy driving cars, driving a quad was a whole other story!

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This was my third time visiting Wellington and lucky us we got an entire day to spend checking out the sights and sounds.  First we took a cable car from Lambton Quay up to the Wellington Botanic Gardens for a magnificent view of the harbor. Followed soon after by a stroll through downtown with a stop at the Te Papa Museum , a free museum where you can view a colossal squid, learn about the history of New Zealand and have fun with some cool interactive multimedia exhibits.

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I’ve never been on a 4-wheeler, or “quad bike” as they call it lol, but it looks like it would be a lot of fun. Awesome trip so far!

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OMG!! That looked so awesome and fun!!! i am so going quad biking when i go :)

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Quad Biking in New Zealand: 10 Best ATV Tours [2024]

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Quad bikes are a staple of New Zealand culture. They are the transport method of choice when Kiwis are working on their farming stations. What’s more, quad biking just happens to be an awesome way to experience the great outdoors! Quad biking in New Zealand means you can get to all those hard-to-reach places over a vast variety of gnarly terrain. It helps that it’s ridiculously fun too! So where can you go quad biking in New Zealand? Find out in this list of excellent quad bike tours in New Zealand!

You’ll find a real mix of quad-biking tours in New Zealand. Some a perfect for the whole family, taking you through fun twists and turns on safe terrain and bikes, while others are specially designed for adult drivers to blast through some extreme landscapes. Mud, streams, forest, mountains, beaches and glacier valleys: it can all be experienced on New Zealand quad biking tours!

1. Franz Josef

Quad biking is best done on extreme landscapes and it doesn’t get more extreme than Franz Josef ! In the region dubbed the “Wild West Coast”, Franz Josef is famous for its glacier activities. Ride a quad or a buggy through a glacier-carved valley, ancient rainforest and over plenty of water in this wild ride with Franz Josef Wilderness Tours . With the option to self-drive solo, with a buddy or in a family-friendly buggy, there’s something for everyone on this exciting off-road excursion. And that’s not all there is to do in Franz Josef; check out the 30 Best Things to Do in Franz Josef !

Location: Franz Josef Glacier, West Coast, South Island.

2. Greymouth

On Yer Bike arguably makes Greymouth the off-roading capital of New Zealand! In the off-roading complex just outside of the West Coast city, choose from self-driven 4×4 buggies or quad bikes. Then take on over 16 km (10 mi) of purpose-built tracks taking you through dense native forest, through more mud than you can imagine and even large streams! Book your quad bike tour with On Yer Bike . Additionally, see more experiences in Greymouth in our 15 Best Things to Do in Greymouth .

Location: Greymouth, West Coast, South Island.

3. Queenstown

Being the “Adventure Capital”, Queenstown spoils you for choice with quad bike tours. Choose from an adventure up Queenstown Hill with Nomad Safaris for outstanding views to go with your adventure (more info on Viator and Klook ) or join Off-Road Adventures for their huge off-roading offering over 4,450 ha (11,000 acres) of land! Quad bike, dirt bike, purpose-built tracks, mud and water: it can all be found in Queenstown. Add it to your bucket list alongside the  45 Best Things to Do in Queenstown .

Location: Queenstown, Otago, South Island.

4. Hanmer Springs

Explore the stunning sights and epic terrain of the Hanmer Basin on a Hanmer Springs quad-biking tour! After training from your guide, you’ll go on a journey through a high country station through a mix of terrain: bush, mountain, paddocks and lots and lots of water! Book your quad bike tour with the Hanmer Springs Adventure Centre , Amuri Jet or Hanmer Springs Attractions (more info on Viator and Klook ) . Plus, check out more of the 20 Best Things to Do in Hanmer Springs  while you’re there.

Location: Hanmer Springs, Canterbury, South Island.

5. Nelson

Adventure can be found in Nelson   on a quad bike tour at the Cable Bay Adventure Park ! No experience is required, as you’ll get full instruction before you set off on an exciting journey through approximately 14 km (8.5 mi) of native forest and farmland and plenty of stops to soak in the scenery and learn about the area along the way. The tour takes approximately 2 hrs 30 mins, giving you plenty of time to do some of the  20 Best Things to Do in Nelson .

Location: Cable Bay, Nelson Tasman, South Island.

6. Kaikoura

Just 20 minutes out of Kaikoura is the Glenstrae Farm tucked between the mind-blowing Kaikoura mountain ranges and the rugged coastline. Explore this hillside sheep farm on a journey through native bush, open hilltops with picture-perfect views and along the coast where you’ll even get the opportunity to see seals. Quad bike tours are available with Glenstrae Farm Quad Bike & UTV Tours or on helicopter combos with Kaikoura Helicopters . Check out more experiences in Kaikoura in our 25 Best Things to Do in Kaikoura .

Location: Kaikoura, Canterbury, South Island.

A great option for children over 9 years old and adults alike, Taupo is an awesome destination to experience quad biking in New Zealand. Quad biking in Taupo is all about blasting through the native forest and even heading up to a stunning viewpoint. There are plenty of terrains to cover with twists and turns. More importantly, it can be muddy as hell! Quad and ATV buggy tours are available with Kiwi Outback Adventures . Don’t miss these other awesome activities in the 20 Best Things to Do in Taupo !

Location: Taupo, Waikato, North Island.

8. Auckland

To experience some different off-roading terrain in New Zealand, don’t miss a tour with 4 Track Adventures in Auckland . Ride along long-stretching sandy beaches or on purpose-built forest tracks on the sunny coast of South Head , just one hour north of Auckland city centre. See more adventure experiences nearby in the 10 Best Adrenaline Activities in Auckland .

Location: South Head, Auckland, North Island.

Experience the true New Zealand countryside with Ruapehu Adventure Rides . Located on the edge of the Tongariro National Park , this hilltop quad biking experience has excellent views of the North Island volcanoes, as well as plenty of gnarly terrains to tackle. Drive through mud, water, hills and forest on this North Island adventure ride!

Location: National Park Village, Manawatu-Wanganui, North Island.

10. Rotorua

Blast around the flanks of Mt Ngongotaha, its farmland and forest with the Adventure Playground in Rotorua . Although they no longer offer quad bike tours, their self-drive 4WD buggies are just as adventurous to get you through the vast terrain overlooking Lake Rotorua. Choose from a half-hour or 1-hour tour giving you plenty of time for more of the  25 Best Things to Do in Rotorua  in your day!

Location: Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, North Island.

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That’s it for our list of the best places for quad biking in New Zealand, as well as the best quad bike tours. For more adventure tours, take a look at these similar experiences:

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No previous riding experience is necessary. However, riders must be at least 14 years of age and be physically able to control a quad bike.

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We have health and safety operating procedures in place and provide full instruction and training onsite.

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Closed-in footwear must be worn (we do have some gumboots available). You may get wet and muddy so bring a change of clothes and a warm jacket. Glasses or sunglasses must be worn. And don’t forget your camera!

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Here at On Yer Bike Adventures, we are well equipped to cater to everyone’s adventure needs, from the young or old courageous thrill-seeker right down to the passive, happy-go-lucky sightseeing passenger.

Check out our awesome range of four-wheel-drive vehicles, tracks, and guided or self-driven tours. We transport you through some of the most beautiful and enchanting parts of a privately owned West Coast rainforest.

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My teenage kids and I had a fantastic time. I was pretty nervous, but Jay was lovely and put me at ease. They provided wet weather gear and boots so even going through streams and thick mud didn’t leave us in a mess. Would highly recommend doing this, was a real highlight of our trip and we all want to do it again.

A great team of people sorting out our ‘wet gear’ and then into our ‘buggies’. The track was exciting and the final drive down a river was amazing. Thank you for such an enjoyable experience.

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Was an awesome experience from start to finish. The gear and equipment they use as well as the guides are top class. The tour was full of action and an abundance of scenery. Would highly recommend this to anyone passing by.

A definite 'must do' if you are planning a trip to the West Coast. You will not be disappointed! Loads of fun from start to finish, the tracks, the forest and guide was amazing!! A real off road adventure! I have been 4x4ing for many years now, and I can honestly say that these tracks were not disappointing for even the experienced. We will be back for sure :-)

Our family of four (with two boys 6 & 8) loved our 4 seater buggy trip over farmland and through the forest. Great practice run before tackling the more challenging grades and water crossings. Awesome guide, we highly recommend!

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Journey through the rainforest, river beds & muddy terrain of Franz Josef on a Quad biking or Buggy adventure.

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Get amongst the rugged Kawarau Gorge, above Queenstown and the Shotover River for a fun-filled off road quad biking experience with Off Road.

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Experience the ride of a life time as you tour the wilderness of Glenstrae Farm on your quad bike. See the rugged Kaikoura coastline, seals & more.

What an incredible way to see what New Zealand has to offer – New Zealand quad biking tours guarantee a whole lot of fun on four wheels! Experience beautiful scenery and an incredible range of gorgeous terrains – including some of New Zealand’s most spectacular beaches and rainforests – on one of these action-packed quad bike tours. Choose from a variety of personalised New Zealand quad bike tours, catering to all levels of ability and experience. Quad bikes allow you to go off road, meaning these tours will take you into areas not normally visited by tourists. If you want something a little bit different, there are also 4WD or go kart self-driving tours, or jump on a professionally driven Monster Truck for the ultimate, mud-free adrenalin rush! Regardless of which quad tour you choose, you are guaranteed to see some stunning scenery, and have a total ball doing it. Quad biking tours are available in many of New Zealand's most popular tourist destinations, including Queenstown , Franz Josef, Kaikoura and Hanmer Springs .  Can anyone go on a quad bike tour in New Zealand? There is a minimum age limit for quad biking in all the locations in NZ but this varies from place to place. The minimum age is generally 12 y/o to ride solo and 6 y/o to ride tandem with a parent. But please check the respective activity listing on our site for age and weight restrictions. Do I need a licence to go on a quad biking tour? Some operators do require a car or motorbike licence for you to go on a tour with them but most quad bike tour operators in New Zealand do not require you to have a licence. Do quad bike tours operate in all weather? Yes, pretty much! This is one of the great things about quad bike tours... the wetter and muddier it is the better!! Where is the best place to do a quad biking tour in New Zealand? All the options listed on our site have been chosen because they offer great tours. Although this is very subjective, Greymouth On Yer Bike quad biking located on the west coast of the south island is often regarded as the best in the country.

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6 Best Quad Biking Experiences To Try Out Across The World

If you are looking for an adrenaline-filled activity that allows you to experience a thrilling and unique adventure then quad biking definitely tops the list. Adrenaline thrills, speed, and picturesque views – what more could one ask for?

Since a quad bike (also known as an ATV) is a mix between a car and a bike, you get to experience the best of both worlds without compromising on safety or fun. A quad bike adventure allows you to enjoy the activity itself while also letting you experience nature at its best.

Imagine zooming through picture-worthy landscapes on an ATV. You get to see beautiful forests, amazing dunes, and rocky terrains; on a quad bike journey, you’re sure to make some great memories on your travel.

It is an excellent way to experience nature firsthand. Since ATVs are beast-like machines with great safety, you’re assured of a worthwhile experience.

We have put together a list of the best quad biking experiences to try out across the world. From picturesque views to amazing locations – these places have it all.

Without further ado, let’s take a look!

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When it comes to spectacular views and different types of terrain, England has a large number of picturesque locations for you, to have an amazing quad biking day out.

The English countryside has been described in almost every other classic novel, and rightly so! They serve as the perfect place for a thrilling and fun quad biking experience.

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Locations like Leicester, Northampton, and Suffolk are popular for their quad bike safaris sporting bespoke views. The minimum age requirement is 17 years, any adult can easily rent an ATV for themselves or visit an activity center to start their quad bike journey.

Additionally, you don’t require a driving license to operate a quad bike in the UK . All you need to do is follow a few protocols to register and get your ATV approved, after which you’re good to go!

If a quad biking experience on dunes in the middle of a desert intrigues you, Egypt is the place to go. Known for its rich history and architecture, Egypt boasts some of the biggest desserts and scenic landscapes.

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Hurghada is one such popular quad biking destination that you should check out. Experience a full desert safari and check out local villages to make your experience even more interesting.

While quad biking on flat terrain is a good experience, a sand dune provides you with a more thrilling adventure. Speeding up and down on dunes and driving through a vast desert on your own allows you to experience freedom in a very unique way. Moreover, the open spaces allow you to drive freely (as long as you follow the safety instructions ).

Additionally, you could also consider joining a tour and quad biking across the Giza Pyramids and get a stunning panoramic view of the place.

The scenic landscapes of Spain are popular worldwide as the country has a plethora of stunning places that are unparalleled in terms of beauty. Starting your journey by exploring the culture and cuisine of Spain’s bustling cities and towns will help you familiarise yourself with the place.

After this, embarking on a quad biking journey can help you discover different places and locations this country has to offer. Everyone’s heard of riding a horse across the Spanish countryside- why not make this experience more unique by using an ATV instead?

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Discovering the gorgeous hills and countryside in places like La Manga on a quad bike will let you see the place from a newer perspective. However, to ride a quad bike here, you need to be of 21 years of age.

A quad biking experience in Spain is sure to provide you with adrenaline thrills , but it will also allow you to connect with nature. Moreover, along with the increased endorphins, this experience is sure to have a calming effect on you as well.

4. New Zealand

New Zealand is another great country to go to for an amazing quad biking experience.

Sporting several spectacular sceneries, there are many different places in New Zealand to consider for a quad biking experience. South Island is one such place that is guaranteed to give you an amazing quad biking experience.

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Quad biking near the Franz Josef Glacier will let you witness some stunning views of the fastest moving glacier- Big Franz. Additionally, by joining a quad biking tour, you can learn more about the place through the information provided by the guides.

Moreover, Queenstown, Wellington, Kaikoura, and Hanmer Springs are a few other places you could consider for your quad biking experience in New Zealand.

5. Mauritius

If you want an interactive quad biking experience that lets you completely connect with nature, Mauritius is the place to go.

Home to various nature reserves and parks such as Yemen Natural Reserve and Casela Nature and Leisure Park, a guided tour in Mauritius will allow you to experience a quad biking safari in the vicinity of wildlife. Yes, you read that correctly.

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Driving around rugged terrain and observing hundreds of different wildlife species will make your quad biking experience all the more special. Moreover, by driving through natural parks, you can learn about various unique animal species such as Java deer and spot several one-of-a-kind birds. Since these animals are in their natural habitat, you can observe and take photos of them.

By joining a proper tour group, a quad biking experience in Mauritius will be exciting and eye-opening in the best possible way.

6. Greek Islands

The mountainous paths, beautiful beaches, and hilly terrain of the Greek Islands serve as some of the best places for a quad biking adventure.

To start your quad biking journey on these Greek Islands, equip yourself with the necessary information beforehand to ensure a smooth adventure. Ride across different terrains to experience the beauty of Greece. Additionally, you could also consider beach hopping and use your quad bike to travel from one place to the other.

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To get started, you need an international driving license to use a quad bike. After this, you can easily start your adventure at a very affordable price. Moreover, the entire adventure allows you to experience a gorgeous island on your terms, it doesn’t get better than this.

You can spend the day exploring the island and end your day with a peaceful walk on the beach which serves as an absolutely relaxing experience.

After deciding on the places you wish to visit , contact local operators to hire a quad bike for your journey. You could also join a quad biking tour for a more informative adventure.

The experience that the different landscapes bring, along with the thrill of riding a quad bike itself will make your quad biking adventure something for the books. Get started on your journey to create some truly memorable experiences!

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  • Unforgettable quad bike tour through 14km of native forest
  • Head to Bayview lookout with stunning views over Delaware Bay
  • Perfect adventure combining thrill and nature

Ride off the beaten path and explore over 14km of stunning native forest during this guided quad bike tour in Nelson. Head past the Skywire and out to the beautiful Bayview lookout, boasting panoramas of Delaware Bay. Continue the adventure as you descend back through the farm to base.

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Have a bucket load of fun on four wheels as you enjoy a quad biking tour in Nelson. Upon arrival, you'll be taken through a safety briefing before given time to hone your skills on the practice track. Once you're confident, it will be time to tackle the trail, with over 14km of beautiful native forest to explore. Follow your guide past the Skywire, then out to the magnificent Bayview lookout, which overlooks Delaware Bay. Keep up the excitement as you descend through multiple terrain and through the farm before arriving back to base. It's the perfect marriage between adventure and gorgeous scenery.

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