ATV Riding Queenstown Hill: Fully Automatic Quad Bikes
Ride trails across Queenstown Hill on your own 400cc quad bike.
ATV riding on Queenstown Hill near Queenstown pairs a fully automatic 400cc quad bike with professional training, safety equipment and a guide who leads you across exclusive trails to hilltop views. Pickup from central Queenstown hotels and light refreshments are included. The operator has exclusive access to the hill, so trails can be matched to your riding ability.
Step-by-step itinerary
Quad bike adventure on Queenstown Hill
- Receive quad bike training
- Wear safety equipment and clothing
- Ride 400cc quad bike on trails
- Explore varied terrain on Queenstown Hill
- Enjoy panoramic views from hilltop
What’s included
- Use of a fully automatic 400cc quad bike with 4WD.
- professional guide leading the ride.
- comprehensive safety briefing and on-site training.
- all-weather, waterproof clothing and safety gear.
- light refreshments including tea, coffee, hot chocolate, fruit cake and cookies.
- pickup and drop-off from selected central Queenstown hotels or the Nomad Safaris base.
Times
- Every day 08:15 13:30
Before you book
Operated by Nomad Safaris
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The experience
You get a fully automatic 400cc quad bike with 4WD and a safety briefing before the ride starts. The operator runs all training on-site, so whether you've ridden before or this is your first time on a quad, the guide assesses your confidence during that session and tailors the trails to match. If at any point a guide determines you're not ready to ride independently, you can ride as a passenger on the guide's bike instead: the option stays open.
The ride covers Queenstown Hill's network of trails, which shift between terrain types depending on the group's ability. You'll climb to hilltop views over Queenstown and the surrounding landscape. The 3.5-hour experience includes all-weather clothing, waterproof safety gear, the bike itself and a professional guide. Light refreshments (tea, coffee, hot chocolate, fruit cake and cookies) come after the ride.
Pickup happens from Info & Track on Shotover Street in central Queenstown, or you can drive to the Nomad Safaris base at Tucker Beach Recreational Reserve and meet the group there. The operator runs in all weather, so bring layers and expect to ride rain or shine. Minimum group size is two riders for a confirmed departure. On New Zealand public holidays, four riders are required.
Is this one for you?The guide speaks English and leads the commentary throughout the ride, so you need a good command of English to follow safety instructions and trail directions comfortably. Riders who can't communicate effectively in English aren't permitted to participate for safety reasons.
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Top questions
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What's the riding like on Queenstown Hill?
Queenstown Hill has a mix of terrain types across its exclusive trail network. The guide chooses which sections to ride based on the group's ability level, so you might cover steep climbs, open ridges or technical ground: the route adjusts to match your confidence.
Do I need quad biking experience to book this?
No experience is necessary. All riders receive full training before the ride starts, and the guide assesses your competence during that session. If you're not confident riding independently, you can ride as a passenger on the guide's bike instead.
What happens if the weather turns bad?
The activity runs in all weather conditions. You'll wear all-weather, waterproof clothing and safety gear provided by the operator, so rain or wind won't stop the ride. Just dress in layers underneath.
How do I get picked up, and where do I meet the group?
Pickup is included from Info & Track on Shotover Street in central Queenstown. Alternatively, you can drive to the Nomad Safaris base at Tucker Beach Recreational Reserve (420 Tucker Beach Road) and meet the group there. Parking is free and the base is close to the quad bikes.
What's included in the 3.5 hours?
The time covers the safety briefing, on-site training, the ride itself across Queenstown Hill's trails and light refreshments afterward. All-weather clothing, safety gear, the 400cc quad bike and the professional guide are included.
Are there age or fitness requirements?
Riders must be at least 16 years old and weigh under 150 kilograms. Quad biking is physically demanding and requires moderate fitness. Guides assess each rider for strength and size during training, and may restrict participation if safety concerns arise.
ATV Riding Queenstown Hill: Fully Automatic Quad Bikes
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from NZ$ 358.97 per person
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