Quad Biking

Franz Josef Guided Off-Road Adventure Tour

Take a guided 2-hour ride through Franz Josef’s glacial riverbeds, muddy trails, and lush rainforest while enjoying alpine views.

Learn about the local landscape, native flora, and glacier valleys from your expert guide as you navigate the rugged terrain.

Gear up with provided helmets, gloves, jackets, pants, and gumboots for a safe and comfortable adventure.

Choose between a double quad or a 2‑/3‑seater buggy for a shared off-road experience with friends or family.

2-hour guided off-road adventure tour

Expert tour guide

Safety briefing & test run

Choose between a single quad bike, double quad or buggy

Pants, helmets, gloves, gumboots, & jackets

Free photos

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Experience Franz Josef’s rugged rainforest, riverbeds and glacier valley terrain on an off‑road adventure tour.

Getting started

Begin at the Franz Josef township meeting point for a safety briefing and a test run to get comfortable with the controls. Then choose your ride—ride solo on a single quad, share a double quad bike, or bring others along in a 2‑ or 3‑seater adventure buggy. All riders are kitted out with protective gear.

What to expect

Guided off‑road journey: Follow your expert guide through ancient glacial riverbeds and lush Jurassic rainforest terrain, with dramatic views of the Southern Alps and Franz Josef Glacier in the distance.

Included gear: You’re supplied with waterproof jackets, pants, gumboots, helmets, gloves and other protective equipment so you stay safe and comfortable.

Free photos: High‑quality digital photos taken during your ride are included, so you can remember the highlights.

What to bring

Bring along your warm upper-body clothing (preferably 3-4 layers), leggings or light trousers, and sunglasses.

What's not allowed

Guests below 110cm are restricted from riding the buggy whereas guests below 145cm are restricted from riding the double quad bike on this experience.

The combined weight of two passengers on the double quad bike must not exceed 220 kg.

Accessibility

This experience is not wheelchair and pram/ stroller accessible.

Additional information

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.

All drivers must pass a test track prior to taking part in the tour.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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