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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

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 TourA fascinating day trip travelling through some of New Zealand's stunning alpine scenery. Travel by Air-conditioned Coach, Jet Boat, Four Wheel drive Unimog from Christchurch to Arthur's Pass via the Waimakariri River, and a High Country Sheep Station. Finally, return to Christchurch aboard the Tranz Alpine Express.


Christchurch Jet Boat Ride, Four Wheel Drive and TranzAlpine Train RideExperience three joy rides: jet boat, four wheel drive and TranzAlpine Train, this appeals to travellers with a sense of adventure and willing to do pack all the activities in one day!


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 ADVENTURE TOUR, Off Road, DrivingRide quad bike on exciting off-road terrain near Queenstown. On our fully automatic quad bikes you can explore the trails on Queenstown Hill with your group and guide. This quad bike tour is safe and enjoyable - the perfect outdoor adventure!


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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