Queenstown: Kids Quad Bike Family Adventure & Parent Ride

Family quad biking in Queenstown with kids leading the way

You’ll ride your own quad bike alongside your kids just outside Queenstown, no experience needed. With a friendly local guide setting the pace for young riders, expect laughter, muddy clothes, and real family memories. Safety gear, rain jackets if needed, transfers from town and complimentary photos are all included so you can focus on having fun together.

Step-by-step itinerary

Kids quad biking adventure in Queenstown

• Check in at Off Road Adventures shop
• Transfer to riding site on Gorge Road
• Gear up with helmets, goggles, and gloves
• Attend safety briefing for all riders
• Enjoy 45-minute guided quad biking session
• View complimentary photos on site
• Transfer back to central Queenstown

The experience

We were already laughing before we even got our helmets on. The place is just five minutes out of Queenstown but it felt like a different world: mud splashes everywhere, the smell of wet grass, and those little 50cc quad bikes lined up for the kids. Our guide, Sam, handed out gloves and goggles (my daughter tried hers on upside down, she’s six and takes her time with new things). Parents get their own bigger quads, so you’re not just watching from the sidelines. I’ll admit I was more nervous than her.

The safety briefing was quick but detailed: Sam made sure even my son (who’s eight and loves to interrupt) understood how to stop or slow down. The track looked simple at first but then you spot little hills and puddles tucked around corners. We started slow. My wife kept glancing back at me like, “Are you sure about this?” but after the first lap the kids were grinning under their helmets. There’s something about seeing your child take a turn on their own quad that makes you weirdly proud, and slightly terrified.

Halfway through, it started drizzling (classic Queenstown weather, really), so they handed out rain jackets. The sound of engines mixed with squeals from the kids as they hit another bump. Sam kept riding alongside us, adjusting the pace so nobody felt rushed or left behind (I think he secretly enjoyed watching parents try to keep up). By the end we were covered in mud and I hadn’t thought about my phone once. Looking at the photos afterwards, my daughter’s hair stuck out in every direction under her helmet. She still talks about that day whenever she sees a bike now.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup and return transfers from central Queenstown, all safety equipment like helmets and gloves (plus rain jackets if it gets wet), a friendly local guide who rides with you from start to finish on purpose-built tracks just outside town, and you’ll get complimentary photos before heading back into town together.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 15:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (14 to 17 years) · Child (6 to 13 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Off Road Adventures Queenstown Ltd.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (14 to 17 years); Child (6 to 13 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

How long does the whole experience take?

The guided session lasts 45 minutes plus transfers to and from central Queenstown.

Do parents ride their own quad bikes?

Yes, adults and older teens (14+) ride separate 250cc quads alongside kids.

Is any previous experience required?

No off-road or driving experience is needed for any rider.

What happens if it rains?

The tour runs rain or shine. Full wet weather gear is provided if needed.

Are transfers included from Queenstown?

Yes, return transfers from central Queenstown are part of the package.

Is safety equipment provided?

All riders get helmets, goggles, gloves, and rain jackets if necessary.

Can we get photos of our ride?

Yes, complimentary photos are included and shown onsite after your session.