OFF ROAD QUAD BIKING
Want to enjoy the thrill of the machine and a sense of discovery as you venture through some of New Zealand’s most stunning scenery? Experience the freedom and fresh air as you trailblaze ’round some of the country’s best off-road trails with the Offroad team.
Offroad's Adventure tour is designed for those looking for excitement and a challenge. These tours operate exclusively on 11,000 acres of New Zealand best off-road terrain. The terrain starts off in the gold workings on the Kawarau River and progresses up into the mountains. You ride in small select groups and guide according to how you ride so whether you're a beginner or a professional you are guaranteed a challenging and exciting time. Fun in the sun and awesome in the wet!
Offroad adventures offer all-inclusive guided quad bike adventures. They supply top quality, well-maintained, late model bikes, along with all the riding gear you need to have a truly exhilirating off-road experience! Plus their passionate local guides accompany each tour.
GENERAL QUESTIONS
What do they provide?
Every rider gets a full face helmet, gloves, goggles, motocross boots (on race quads), wet weather gear (if needed), the latest 4 wheel bike, a first aid trained, mechanically informed & experienced guide and transfers to and from the riding station.
What do I need to bring?
Warm clothing, long pants & sleeves, closed-toe shoes, camera and a sense of adventure and humour.
I am an experienced rider, am I allowed to ride to my skill level?
Yes of course! Off Road Adventures love riding bikes and thoroughly enjoy taking clients with experience. Their ability to recognise more than capable riders is without question, an you will be put into a group of similar ability. Not with Johnny’s Grandparents!
I have never ridden before. Can I ride a Quad bike?
Yes of course! Off Road Adventures have introduced 10's of thousands to Quad biking. All tours are given full instructions on the use of the bikes and safety briefings. Then you will be introduced to our 20 hectare training area and introduced to the skills required to complete your adventure. All tours starts on easy terrain and progress to more difficult terrain as your skill and confidence progresses.
QUAD BIKES
What age do I have to be to ride?
Anyone 7 yrs old and over. No previous experience is required, as training will be given. A licence is not essential as all tours are on our private high country station.
Do we ride in the wet?
Yes we do! Fun in the sun and even better in the wet! Some trails with river crossings may be excluded to weather conditions. And remember, all wet weather gear is supplied.
How many people can Off Road Adventures cater for at any one time?
Off Road Adventures has 15 children’s Quads (under 14yrs) and 55 adult Quads at any one time. But we suggest smaller groups or larger groups may be split.
What Quad’s do we use?
The latest model Suzuki’s; Sports Quad LTZ Full Suspension 50′s, LTZ 90′s for under 14′s, LTZ250, LTZ400 Suzuki 4X4 Quad’s available are 400cc 4×4 Eigers & 500cc.Vincednt 4X4Quads, Suzuki 700 King Quads.
Guide Ratio?
1 guide to 6 clients
Is it Dangerous?
There is always a risk of injury when riding bikes, however Offroad Adventure's safety record is outstanding. It must be remembered that you are the person in control of the bike and therefore must be responsible for your own actions.