Queenstown: Guided Dirt Bike Ride – Private Off-Road Trails
Overview
• Ride real off-road terrain on a private 650-acre property, 5 minutes from central Queenstown - hill climbs, creek crossings, and forest trails with sweeping canyon and lake views
• Two sessions to match your experience: trail riding on challenging terrain for the competent rider, or a fully coached introduction to dirt bikes on purpose-built training tracks for those just starting out
• Guided by award-winning, expert instructors who adapt the session to your ability - groups are kept small and intimate for a personal experience
• Full MX gear fitted on-site before you ride - helmet, goggles, gloves, chest protector, knee/shin guards, and kidney belt
• Complimentary photos and return transfers from central Queenstown included - no licence required, minimum age 10
What's Included
- Return transfers from Queenstown town centre
- Full MX equipment (full-face helmet, goggles, gloves, knee/shin pads, chest protector, kidney belt)
- Full wet weather gear if required
- Complimentary photos
- Guided dirt bike experience on a private 650-acre property
- Professional, experienced guide
- Food and drinks
- Personal travel and medical insurance (recommended for international visitors)
Meeting Location
61A Shotover Street
Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Ride dirt bikes with award-winning guides in Queenstown. Explore a 650-acre off-road property just 5 minutes above the town - canyon views over the Shotover River, Lake Wakatipu, and the surrounding ranges. NO LICENCE REQUIRED. MINIMUM AGE 10.
TWO OPTIONS: 1) LET'S RIDE is for competent riders - hill climbs, creek crossings, tight forest trails, and panoramic viewpoints high above town. 2) LEARN 2 RIDE is fully coached from scratch on purpose-built training tracks for complete beginners and those wanting to master clutch control and balance with an expert guide.
Check in at the town centre, gear up in full MX kit and you're riding within minutes. Small groups. Complimentary photos on-site. Return transfers included. Back in town within 2 hours.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Minimum age 10 years old.
- Conversational English required to understand the safety briefing and follow your guide's instructions.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-18270P3
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- Return transfers from Queenstown town centre.
- Full MX equipment (full-face helmet, goggles, gloves, knee/shin pads, chest protector, kidney belt).
- Full wet weather gear if required.
- Complimentary photos.
- Guided dirt bike experience on a private 650-acre property.
- Professional, experienced guide.
- Food and drinks.
- Personal travel and medical insurance (recommended for international visitors).
The minimum age to participate is 10. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Queenstown: Guided Dirt Bike Ride – Private Off-Road Trails is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Queenstown: Guided Dirt Bike Ride – Private Off-Road Trails will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Return transfers from Queenstown town centre
- Full MX equipment (full-face helmet, goggles, gloves, knee/shin pads, chest protector, kidney belt)
- Full wet weather gear if required
- Complimentary photos
- Guided dirt bike experience on a private 650-acre property
- Professional, experienced guide
- Food and drinks
- Personal travel and medical insurance (recommended for international visitors)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Minimum age 10 years old.
- Conversational English required to understand the safety briefing and follow your guide's instructions.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
