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South Island Off Road Experiences

Off Road ExperiencesNew Zealand Explorer is proud to offer you a secure online booking environment for a select number of Off Road Experiences around South Island. Below you will find a brief description of each featured experience within the Off Road - Driving Category.

Click on the individual experiences to view further information such as departure information, prices, participant requirements and further general details for your selected Off Road Experience. From here you will be able to buy a gift voucher or make a secure reservation for your selected Off Road Experience.

All of the experiences listed below can be booked for a specific date or provided as a gift voucher. Our gift vouchers are valid for a period of 6 months from the date of purchase and make ideal gifts for special occassions such as christmas, birthdays, weddings, engagements, graduations, retirement, fathers day, mothers day, as well as great corporate rewards.

Experience gift vouchers can be emailed or posted directly to the lucky recipient. Alternatively, they can be sent to you, so you can present the voucher yourself.

South Island Off Road Experiences

Macetown 4WD SafariOur Macetown 4WD Safari is a true off road adventure that explores the historic gold mining town of Macetown. The town has abandoned and transformed into a Department of Conservation reserve. We will ride over rugged roads, cross the Arrow River and immerse ourselves in the history the region. We will also enjoy a spot of Gold Panning. Your knowledgeable guide will take you on an exciting adventure like no other!


Quad Bike Adventure SafariJoin us for a unique quad bike safari and experience thrills and panoramic views. No expereince is necessary as full training is provided. We use fully automatic 400cc Honda quad bikes with 4WD so are sure to have an adventure of a lifetime. Don't forget to bring your camera as there will be plenty of photo opportunities!


Canterbury High Country SafariEnjoy a day off the beaten track on this inclusive safari tour. Travel to normally inaccessible areas by jet boat before boarding a 4x4 to tour through South Island's high country. After lunch in Springfield you will travel along the SH73 before a visit to Arthur's Pass National Park. Return journey will be on the famous TranzAlpine train direct to Christchurch.


Hanmer Springs Jet Boat, Raft, Quad Bike and Bungy Awesome Foursome ComboJet the entire length of Hanmer’s spectacular Waiau Gorge, raft down the Waiau Gorge Canyon and see the surrounding countryside, put yourself in control of a four-wheel quad bike and ride down river crossings, mud, dust and dirt tracks and leap off the historic 135 year old Ferry Bridge for a 35 metre free-fall to the river canyon below.


Hanmer Springs Raft, Quad Bike and Bungy ComboRaft down the Waiau Gorge Canyon and see the surrounding countryside, put yourself in control of a four-wheel quad bike and cross river crossings, mud, dust and dirt tracks and leap off the historic 135 year old Ferry Bridge for a 35 metre free-fall to the river canyon below.


Hanmer Springs Jet Boat, Quad Bike and Bungy ComboJet the entire length of Hanmer’s spectacular Waiau Gorge, put yourself in control of a four-wheel quad bike and drive through river crossings, mud, dust and dirt and leap off the historic 135 year old Ferry Bridge for a 35 metre free-fall to the river canyon below.


Hanmer Springs Jet Boat, Raft, Quad Bike ComboJet the entire length of Hanmer’s spectacular Waiau Gorge. Raft through the Waiau Gorge Canyon and surrounding countryside and put yourself in control of a four-wheel quad bike and drive across river crossings, mud, dust and dirt.


Hanmer Springs Quad Bike and Bungy ComboPut yourself in control of a four-wheel quad bike and ride over river crossings, mud, dust and dirt. After clean off and leap off the historic 135 year old Ferry Bridge on a bungy rope for a 35 metre free-fall to the river canyon below.


Hanmer Springs Rafting and Quad Bikes ComboRafting is truly the best way to see the Waiau Gorge Canyon and surrounding countryside. To top it off put yourself in control of a four-wheel quad bike and crash onto river crossings, mud, dust, and dirt tracks.


Hanmer Springs Jet Boat and Quad Bike ComboStart your day by jet boating the entire length of Hanmer’s spectacular Waiau Gorge. Enjoy the spectacular scenery, including narrow gorges, braided shallows and white water rapids and finish the day by putting yourself in control of a four-wheel quad bike here you will ride through river crossings, mud, dust and dirt.


Hanmer Springs Quad BikingChallenge the terrain! Put yourself in control of a four-wheel quad bike. There is river crossings, mud, dust, dirt and and plenty of excitement when you hop on a quad bike. This is a great experience for those adventure lovers out there!


South Island Alpine SafariA fascinating day trip travelling through some of New Zealand's stunning alpine scenery. This tour will appeal to adventure seekers! With four modes of transport, you'll begin your travel by air-conditioned coach through the Canterbury Plains, jet boat along the Waimakariri River and four wheel drive from the river valley, before returning to Christchurch aboard the Tranz Alpine Express.


Lord of the Rings Safari of the ScenesCalling all Lord of the Rings fans! If you are a fan and are visiting Queenstown our Lord of the Rings Safari is a must! There are two options to choose from that will take you to the locations chosen to portray Middle-earth. Not only will you get to visit the locations from the movie you will also get to see some amazing New Zealand scenery. Don't forget to bring your camera on this tour!


Off Road 4WD Driving LessonIf you have always wanted to learn the tricks and skills of off road four wheel driving you will love our Off Road 4WD Driving Lesson! This amazing experience puts you in the driving seat with a specially trained instructor. Your lesson is conducted on a purpose built test track that incorporates the natural terrain of Queenstown Hill, Macetown and Arrow River. By the end of your lesson you will be pumped and ready for more!


Ultimate Queenstown Jet Boat and 4WD ComboWe have combined two of Queenstown most popular attractions to bring you an action packed experience. Why settle for one experience when you can have two! Our Ultimate Queenstown Jet Boat and 4WD Combo is a three hour adventure that includes a trip on the Shotover Jet with 360 spins and twists topped off with a 4WD tour of Arrow River and film locations used in the Lord of the Rings. It doesn't get any better than this!


Skippers Canyon 4WD SafariJoin us for a complete 4WD tour of historic Skippers Canyon. Our half day tour follows the rugged and once treacherous Skippers Road. Your guide will take you on the road that was hacked by hand into the sheer cliff sides of the Shotover River Valley and to other historic sites such as the Skippers Suspension Bridge and the township of Skippers. Highlights include panning for gold and refreshments.


4WD U-DRIVE GOLD TRAIL FOR UP TO FOUR, Off Road, DrivingTravel in comfort on a fun 4WD adventure for you and up to three friends! Visit the glow-worm cave, drive-thru tunnels, gold mining and take a short rainforest walk. Drive yourself to the limit on the West Coast and improve your 4WD off-road skills with your experienced guide!


8WD ARGO-ADRENALIN RIDE - 1 HOUR, Off Road, DrivingHold on to your hats for an outrageous off-road adventure. Purpose built tracks for maximum fun. Cross the creek, ride the 'rollercoaster' bumps, and spin on the spot.


8WD ARGO-ADRENALIN RIDE FOR KIDS, Kids Outdoors, For KidsFor children aged 1-15 years. Hold on to your hats for an outrageous off-road adventure. Purpose built tracks for maximum fun. Cross the creek, ride the 'rollercoaster' bumps, and spin on the spot.


EX-MILITARY CARRIER OFF-ROAD ADVENTURE - ADULT, Off Road, DrivingCome off road in the Hagglund ex-military personnel carrier, a mighty 15-seater vehicle that is built for extreme terrain! Hold on tight as we take you on an off-road adventure, through a versatile and wild West Coast landscape. This Hagglund off-road adventure is great for the whole family!


EXCLUSIVE 4WD TRAINING ADVENTURE FOR 2, Driving Skills, DrivingLearn about four-wheel driving with this 4WD training adventure near Queenstown. You and a friend will get behind the wheel of a Land Rover for a hands-on four-wheel driving session with your professional instructor. Learn about the capabilities of a 4WD while taking in some breathtaking scenery!


QUAD BIKE ADVENTURE MIKE'S MIGHTY MUD TRACK, Off Road, DrivingA 90 minute quad bike experience like no other. Accept the challenge of the muddiest, wettest and most difficult of all our tracks! The 'Grade 5' difficulty level of quad biking for serious adventure riders.


QUAD BIKE BUSH 'N' BOG ADVENTURE, Off Road, DrivingCombine a quad bike adventure with scenery and venture into the heart of the native rainforest. Ride through copious amounts of our famous mud and puddles that resemble small lakes.


QUAD BIKE BUSH 'N' BOG FOR KIDS, Kids Outdoors, For KidsThis quad bike adventure is for children aged 12-15. Combine a two hour quad bike adventure with scenery and venture into the heart of the native rainforest. Ride through copious amounts of our famous mud and puddles that resemble small lakes.


QUAD BIKE FOREST ADVENTURE, Off Road, DrivingNew Zealand's Muddiest Adventure. An Awesome mix of mud, water and inviting trails to give you a satisfying taste of real off-roading in a quad bike.


New Zealand Explorer wishes you a memorable experience.


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