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Nomad Safaris - Queenstown

Experience New Zealand’s most spectacular quad bike rides, off road 4WD adventures, guided walks for all abilities including the Great Walks “Routeburn Track”. As Queenstown’s #1 transport tour provider in Queenstown we give you: • MORE time on our Quad Bikes • MORE stunning 4WD off-road locations such as Skippers Canyon, Macetown & Glenorchy • Exclusive Quad Bike access to Queenstown Hill Station • Amazing Guides who can handle anything! Our trips run 7 days a week, 364 days a year and we offer half day, full day and combo tours.

From

NZ$225.00

Per Person

2 Hours 15 Mins

Highlights

Fans of Middle-earth, relive the magic with the "Lord of The Rings tours" - Glenorchy and Queenstown
Enjoy off-road 4WD adventures in places like Skippers Canyon, Macetown, and Glenorchy!
Thrill-seekers! Experience the rush of our Quad bike in Queenstown Hills!
Enjoy the best combos, 4WD + Shotover Jet & 4wd + Dart River Jet
Nature lovers, lace up your hiking boots! Enjoy a full or half day with the Routeburn Guided walks!

Full Description

Nomad Safaris offers personalized small-group I big group tours in Queenstown, New Zealand. Highlights include tours to the "Lord of the Rings" filming locations, exploration of Otago gold mining settlements, stunning views of the Southern Lakes, Maori folklore, and European pioneer culture storytelling. Their true off-road 4WD vehicles, are designed for extreme terrains. They also provide New Zealand's most scenic quad biking adventure, electric vehicle tours, Tesla, with zero emissions, Routeburn guided walks, and amazing combos for you to enjoy.

Nomad Safaris 4WD tours encompass everything from Lord of the Rings tours to historical gold m...

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Includes

Snacks and hot drinks

Meeting Point

We will pick you up and drop you at any central accommodation, or the information centre "37 Shotover Street" in town.

Additional Information

Thinking about a group event in Queenstown? Think Adventure. Think Unique. Think Nomad Safaris.
-Imagine the impact of a fleet of off-road beasts rumbling into the hotel driveway to collect your group. Then rolling out for an off-road convoy to an exclusive Queenstown backcountry location.
-We’re big… and small. Our fleet of branded 4WD vehicles carries over 120 people, while each vehicle takes just 6 passengers.
-We personalise your adventure. With access to gold heritage areas, farmland, and Lord of The Rings locations we can make your big idea a reality.
INFORMATION:
Catering to groups of over 120, with capacity over 500 per day
All year / all weather operator
Flexible itineraries. Use one of ours or design your own
Easy to combine with jetboats, helicopters, rafting, wineries and many more
Eco-initiatives with conservation projects/CSR programmes
Off-road vehicles get you to areas inaccessible to tour buses
Hi-visibility vehicles, all matching liveried – for maximum impact
Hands on options: drive your own 4WD or Quad Bike
Quality assured: We are a triple NZ Tourism Award Winner,
Qualmark Enviro Gold endorsed with a team of guiding professionals

Cancellation policy

Full refund if cancelled up to 24 hours before activity starts.

Good weather is required for this experience. If we need to cancel due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.

There is a minimum number of travellers for this experience. If the minimum isn't met and we need to cancel, we will offer a different date/experience or a full refund.

Risk Disclosure

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Terms

-Bookings cancelled within 24 hours of departure will be subject to a 100% cancellation fee. -Customers who do not turn up for a departure will not be entitled to any refund. You will be invoiced for the full nett amount of the booking. -Refunds will only be issued through the original booking office.

From

NZ$225.00

Per Person

2 Hours 15 Mins

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37 Shotover Street, Queenstown, New Zealand, 9300

Gold Seeker – Nugget of Gold

Gold Seeker is an amazing experience in the abandoned gold mining areas of Queenstown. Using two of the most spectacular Roads in the world, the tour encompasses breath taking scenery, exhilaration off-road driving, amazing history along with great refreshments and an opportunity to find real “wild” gold.Near Arrowtown you will experience a true off road adventure. Following a historic gold mi...Show More

Duration: 2 Hours 15 Mins

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Green & Gold

Greenstone & amp; Gold - The Best of Middle-earth
Combine Dart River Jet with Nomad Safaris for a full day adventure activity.
A Journey of Rare and Special Beauty The ultimate, original half day Wilderness Jet boat adventure takes you on an unforgettable journey along the braided, glacier-fed Dart River. Experience the unique combination of breath-taking scenery and an exhilarating ...Show More

Greenstone & amp; Gold - The Best of Middle-earth
Combine Dart River Jet with Nomad Safaris for a full day adventure activity.
A Journey of Rare and Special Beauty The ultimate, original half day Wilderness Jet boat adventure takes you on an unforgettable journey along the braided, glacier-fed Dart River. Experience the unique combination of breath-taking scenery and an exhilarating ride as we take you deep into Mount Aspiring National Park – a UNESCO World Heritage Area. With unrivalled National Park access, we cover up to 90km of river on a trip making Dart River Adventures the longest jet boat ride in the region. This relaxed pace tour is ideal for those looking to take their time and make the most of being in this phenomenal place. With plenty of time to connect with the area and take in the scenery, your guides give you their authentic touch, sharing stories of the area’s rich history, the Greenstone trail and renowned Māori legends.

Take a True Off-Road Adventure. Take a true off-road adventure in a Safari-equipped 4WD vehicle. Explore the breathtaking, diverse scenery on offer in the Wakatipu Basin, travel through Historic Arrowtown and try your hand at panning for gold in the river. Experience the thrill of 4WD river crossings through the Arrow River, and view the stunning lake and mountain views from the Remarkables Road and the Skippers Canyon Saddle. Visit striking scenery used in the Lord of the Rings Trilogy, including the Misty Mountains, the Pillars of the Kings and the Ford of Bruinen.

Your Full Day Adventure Activity:

8:15am: Check in with Dart River Jet at the Station Building on Duke Street.8:30am: Take the scenic transfer to Glenorchy and then embark on the 2hr Wilderness Jet Experience.12:45pm: Return to Queenstown (break to get lunch - not included)1:20pm: Check in at 37 Shotover Street1:30pm: Depart on Nomad Safaris 4WD Tour around Wakatipu basin (afternoon tea included) 5:30pm: Drop off at Queenstown accommodation

Duration: 9 Hours

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Full Day Lord of the Rings

The scenic Glenorchy safari offers breathtaking mountain and forest views along the shore of Lake Wakatipu towards Glenorchy and the Paradise Valley. Visit the filming locations for Isengard, the Ithilien Camp, Lothlorien & Fanghorn forest and the Seat of Seeing/ Battle of Amon Hen, and many more. En route from Glenorchy follow the Dart River to the spectacular filming location for Isengard. T...Show More

Duration: 9 Hours 30 Mins

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Gold Heritage: Skippers Canyon Tour

Trip Details
Nomad Safaris offers a complete 4WD tour into the historic Skippers Canyon.
The Nomad Safaris Skippers Canyon adventure is a half-day heritage tour that travels along the rugged and treacherous Skippers road. As your guide navigates along this awe-inspiring canyon you will visit many historic sites such as the historic Skippers suspension bridge and the historic townshi...Show More

Trip Details
Nomad Safaris offers a complete 4WD tour into the historic Skippers Canyon.
The Nomad Safaris Skippers Canyon adventure is a half-day heritage tour that travels along the rugged and treacherous Skippers road. As your guide navigates along this awe-inspiring canyon you will visit many historic sites such as the historic Skippers suspension bridge and the historic township of Skippers. Visit the restored school house where you will gain a real
insight into the local heritage through photos and histories of life in this tough environment. British Automobile Association voted Skippers Canyon road as one of the 25 most scenic roads in the world. Travel the road that was hacked by hand into the sheer cliff sides of the Shotover River Valley. This is an exciting adventure
the whole family will enjoy. The Skippers Canyon4WD tour departs from Queenstown heading out towards Coronet Peak. As you head up the peak towards the entrance to this spectacular
canyon there are stunning panoramic views of the Wakatipu Basin. After entering Skippers Canyon we will travel to Lighthouse Rock, which gives a dramatic lookout over the entire canyon. Follow in the footsteps of many adventurers and discoverers as this historical winding road brings you to the historic Skippers Bridge, which provides a stunning photo opportunity. Carefully travelling over the bridge, the road continues into the historical township of Skippers. Long since abandoned, much of the original building still remains, waiting for you to explore it. Indulge in morning or afternoon tea at the Skippers School building.
Immerse yourself in the history of this stunning place as the restored school house divulges a wealth of information through photos and artefacts from the early days of this settlement.
The cemetery nearby depicts a more gloomy and dangerous life for these gold prospectors. Returning along the road you will stop at Deep Creek where you can immerse yourself in the heritage of the local area by turning your hand to a spot of gold panning. Our trained guides will teach you techniques to successfully pan for gold on one of the richest gold-bearing rivers in the world. Some may also recognise spots along the Skippers Road as being featured in The Lord of The Rings.

Duration: 4 Hours

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Lord of the Rings Glenorchy

For true Lord of the Rings fans, this is the trip where Nomad Safaris really does take you There and Back again. This scenic sightseeing tour includes recognisable filming locations and stunning natural scenery. The Glenorchy Safari of the Scenes takes you from Queenstown to Glenorchy stopping at breath-taking viewpoints. En route from Glenorchy follow the Dart River to the spectacular filming loc...Show More

Duration: 4 Hours 15 Mins

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Lord of the Rings Queenstown

The perfect tour for those that want the thrills of an off road adventure but also want to discover exciting Lord of the Rings filming locations. The Wakatipu Basin tour takes you to The Remarkables, which were used as various mountains throughout the trilogy including the Misty Mountains. Travelling part way up Queenstown hill you get a birds eye view onto Deer Park Heights, which was used for th...Show More

Duration: 4 Hours

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are the 4WD tours suitable for all ages and fitness levels?

The quad biking tours require participants to be 16 years or older and demonstrate a reasonable level of fitness and familiarity with bike controls.

What should I wear or bring for a quad biking tour?

All-weather protective clothing, including helmets, gloves, jacket, camera and boots.

What safety gear is provided for quad biking?

Full pre-ride training and facility-based supervision.
Safety gear: helmet, gloves, jackets, boots, and waterproof clothing.

Are private or custom tours available?

Yes. Private or custom tours are available.

What happens if the weather is bad on the day of the tour?

Good weather is required for the tour. If poor weather arises, Nomad Safaris offers either a full refund or allows you to reschedule for a different date.

Are there any weight restrictions for the quad bikes?

The weight limit for riders is 150 kg (approximately 330 lbs).

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