What to do and see in Canterbury Region, South Island: The Best 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours

Off Road Dirt Bike & Motorbike & Quad Bike Adventures South Island New Zealand Off road Dirtbike and Quadbike ATV Tours that get your revved up. Riding over a 6,000 acre high country alpine farm with trails to suit family riders, beginners on a coaching tour or experienced riders wanting the full extreme enduro challenge. A range of quad bikes and dirt bikes from 100cc to 450cc KTM enduro bikes to suit all riders from 12 years and up. Rugged tussock covered hills, snow fed braided rivers, native single track trails and views from the Mt Torlesse Mountain Range over the Canterbury Plains that will make this the best offroad adventure you can do on your New Zealand holiday.

Photographers of all abilities can join award winning photographers Mike Langford and Jackie Ranken on a 4WD Photo Safari in the Queenstown's and the Mackenzie Distrct near MT Cook. Go to the best locations at the best time of day and get expert tuition to help you capture incredible images whilst there. "We specialize in teaching, we don't just take you to places".

JET Hanmer Spring’s spectacular Waiau Gorge, for an unforgettable experience in a beautiful environment. Manoeuvre with classic jet boat power 30kms along the Waiau River, under the historic bridge and between deep canyon walls. BUNGY from the historic 135 year old Waiau Ferry bridge for an adrenaline-charged 35-metre free fall to the river canyon below! RAFT an alpine river and marvel at the twist rock, water holes, pink marble and faultline. Take off on a QUAD BIKE tour - challenge the terrain, river bed creek crossings, mud and Hanmer Springs farmland trails. CANOE your way down the scenic Waiau River on a fully-guided full-day trip - great fun for the whole family with lunch and return Jet ride included. You can also enjoy Paintball and Clay Bird Shooting in this wonderful natural environment. Groups, team building and conferences are also catered for. With a host of exciting and fun activities, this is an adventure for the whole family to enjoy! Open daily 9.00am to 5.00pm.

Come off-road with 4x4 Adventures and you'll experience an exclusive guided scenic tour that you'll never forget. Explore some of the most remote, spectacular and little known alpine scenery in the South Island. We offer exclusive guided tours that take you off the beaten track and to stunning locations not seen from a tour bus. Ride with us in our four wheel drive vehicles and enjoy a fully catered tour and great Kiwi hospitality from our experienced local guides. You won't be stuck with a bunch of strangers - we only take small group bookings and therefore look after your travelling party exclusively.

Established in 2018 by a long-standing local family, Lake Tekapo Farm Tours focuses on providing an authentic Kiwi experience in the heart of the Mackenzie Region. Tours operate on wide open spaces of 25,000 acres (10,117 hectares) over two high country farms, the historic Mt. John & Balmoral Stations. With breathtaking views and real animal encounters, this is a tour the entire family will love.

Small group, single day adventure motorcycle Guided Tours of Banks Peninsula. Get out on our dual sport adventure bikes and explore the beauty of Banks Peninsula while cruising the trails on sealed and unsealed roads. Learn about the geology, history and current use of places you are travelling from our local guide. We provide the bikes, instruction, guidance and any kit you need. You can choose one of our guided tours (maximum of four bikes, pillions OK) or just hire a bike and head off. Learners motorcycle licence required.

Escape the crowds, Tekapo Adventures offers Scenic 4WD Tours through some of New Zealand's most impressive High Country Wilderness surrounding Lake Tekapo and The Mackenzie Country. Our breathtaking tours offer guests the opportunity to experience The Outstanding Natural Landscapes of The Mackenzie Basin, an impressive region in the South Island of New Zealand. Private access to some of NZ's most impressive High Country Stations, offers beautiful natural scenery of towering glaciated mountains, pristine rivers and views across the southern alps and remote tussock grasslands of the unique Mackenzie Basin, which is the largest intermontane basin in New Zealand. Our memorable tours educate guests on the unique ecology and Outstanding Natural Landscapes that are found within this magical part of NZ, as you travel in style in our comfortable Land Rover Defenders. Tour range from 1.5 hours to 3 hours- full day excursions. Private charter is also available.

Dirt Bandits is a unique UTV motorsport activities operator based in Methven, Canterbury New Zealand. Based just 60 minutes from Christchurch, Dirt Bandits provides hot lap experiences; driver skills development and corporate entertainment activities on a purpose built UTV Circuit located on the banks of the Rakaia River.

Alps 2 Ocean is a professional tour company based in South Canterbury, a business committed to providing personalised guided adventure tours catering to all skill levels and ages. Whether its a fully supported cycle tour on the Alps 2 Ocean trail or a customised guided tour of the South Island Alps 2 Ocean can provide you with an experience to remember.

We are located on the shores of the magnificent Lake Pukaki and offer scenic bike rentals, kayak and Stand-up-paddle board rental and a range of inspirational experiences that are suitable for the whole family. Our packages include: -Kayak Safari -Bike beach and Swim -Bike and Kayak -Rejuvenate