Things to do in Queenstown, South Island: The Best 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours

The home of the best off roading in New Zealand. From beginner to pro let this local family of off roading champions treat you to the ride of your life. We offer amazing quad and dirt bike tours through some of New Zealand's most spectacular scenery.

Local guides will help you to explore the breath-taking landscapes of Middle Earth, Glenorchy and Paradise during this half day Lord of The Rings inspired tour. Visiting film locations from The Lord of the Rings trilogy, you’ll enjoy hearing behind the scenes stories, from decisions made by the director to amusing anecdotes about the actors. You’ll stand before such sites as Isengard, Ithilien, Amon Hen and Lothlorien forest; where you can play at being a star with our capes and swords, making for fun photos. As you travel along New Zealand’s most scenic highway from Queenstown to Glenorchy you will have the opportunity to stop and photograph incredible vistas as your guide shares insights with you. You will be as satisfied as a hungry Hobbit by the delicious picnic lunch we put on for in Mt Aspiring’s National Heritage Park. Savoury and sweet delights, hot tea & coffee.

The definitive Lord of the Rings, Historic and Sightseeing Tours out of Queenstown. We are a local family owned and operated business. We pride ourselves on offering every customer a complete and affordable premium off road experience. Our daily tour options include: Glenorchy-Discover the Rings; Queenstown-Discover the Rings;Skippers Canyon and Queenstown's Ultimate Off Road Experience.

Off Road Expeditions is owned and operated by Lachie and Scott Columb, 2nd generation adventure guides who have created a New Zealand first 4X4 Buggy Adventures. Located only 5 minutes from down town Queenstown, Off Road Expeditions tours offer you a unique great value self drive or passenger only experiences with amazing scenery,great guides and the latest model 4X4 buggies.

Queenstown Photography Tours takes you to some of the most picturesque areas of the Queenstown Lakes area. We supply you with camera equipment should you not have your own and give you tuition along the way.

Take off road adventuring to a whole new level with the DTV mountain shredder! This ground-breaking hybrid vehicle offers a powerful and exhilarating crossover between action and power sports. The Mountain Shredder is a crossover between a skateboard and a tank. Exciting tour with beautiful views.

Queenstown Guided Expeditions is an adventure company with a difference - offering private, customised tours departing from Queenstown, New Zealand. Explore the extraordinary landscape of Central Otago, learn the history of Queenstown, or take in the local art scene while sipping on the finest pinot noir, all from the comfort of a luxury 4x4 with your own knowledgeable driver-guide.

Whether you’re an adrenalin junky looking to burn it up of you simply want to sit atop Kingston Hill and take in the majestic views we have an experience for you. Based in beautiful Kingston just 30mins from Queenstown Airport at the south end of Lake Wakatipu, Xtreme Off Road matches world-class vehicles with out of this world scenery to give you both thrilling rides and breathtaking views.

With the most experienced 4 wheel drive guide in queenstown, having over 30 years commercial off road experience, 4WD expeditions offer private passenger tours and Tag Along tours. As a 100% Kiwi owned and operated business, we are friendly, genuine and down to earth. We offer premium, exclusive, fully guided, bespoke tours in a luxury vehicle at affordable prices. Premium - most experienced guide, proper 4WD, best locations. Exclusive - just your party and the guide in the vehicle, no one else. Fully Guided - personable guide has an extensive knowledge of local history, geography and region. Bespoke - because it’s just your party and the guide in the vehicle, the tour can be flexible and adjusted to your preferences. Luxury Vehicle - comfortable leather seats, good leg room, large windows - a genuine 4X4 ( no vans!). Awe-inspiring tours : Mighty Skippers Canyon, Lord of the Rings Locations, Wine discovery tours, Farm tours, Remote area 4X4 tours & much more

Queenstown Expeditions offers luxury half day scenic experiences departing from Queenstown. Our Luxury all-terrain vehicle with glass roof, on-board WiFi and leather seats is your ultimate sightseeing option while in Queenstown. Operating all year round visiting the break-taking areas of Central Otago, Glenorchy and Paradise which are extremely unique to our region. Our half day experiences offer storytelling commentary sharing truly exceptional stories of Maori Mythology, Gold Mining history and Farming in New Zealand. Come along with us at Queenstown Expeditions and talk with real New Zealand people.