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Off Road Expeditions
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#13 of 197 Outdoor Activities in Queenstown
4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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About
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.
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Lisa J
Hamilton, New Zealand4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Best Off Roading Experience
Mar 2023 • Couples
We chose to do the Challenger self guided buggy tour. We booked a Buggy each, and this proved to be the best decision all round. It allowed us to individually experience the entire trail that our guide Josh took us on, rather than share the drive.
This hands down is amazing, and 100% recommend if you like to have fun while driving with a challenge. Josh is an experienced guide an operator, and was easy to listen to and to trust. He takes you through a comprehensive training drive to ascertain your ability. The Wolverine Buggies are fantastic to drive, and easy to put your trust in & super comfortable even when bouncing over rocks and sliding around corners.
Must do in Queenstown.

Thanks Josh and Off Road Expeditions.
Written 24 March 2023
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Off Road A
Thank you for sharing your amazing experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that our Challenger self-guided buggy tour was the best off-roading experience for you. It's great that booking a buggy each allowed you to fully experience the trail and have fun driving with a challenge. Josh, our guide, is fantastic, making your experience even more enjoyable. Thank you for the recommendation, and we hope to see you soon for another thrilling adventure in Queenstown!
Written 25 March 2023
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Dave
Boston, MA39 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
awesome trip- fun polaris and great views
Jan 2019
Quite exhilarating. Staff was excellent. Wife loved the trip. Got to do something safe but adventurous and see some awesome sights. Be aware- you will get dirty/dusty from this even with the optional jackets they give.
Written 12 December 2019
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Doug340
Port Ludlow, WA67 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
My Wife Squealed With Laughter
Apr 2019 • Couples
We did an off road buggy ride with this company in Queenstown. We were met at the office by our guide Scott and transported about ten minutes out of town to the site where we would ride and were outfitted with helmets, jackets and gloves. Rain pants were also available but not need. After being oriented to the buggy, Scott then took us on a training course to assess my abilities before we headed off onto the trails. Most of the trails were in wooded areas and were in great shape four this 4 wheel drive adventure. Scott stopped several times for photo opportunities or to share advice for the next section of trail. One of these was on an open bluff overlooking Queenstown or up the river canyon towards Arrowtown. While stopped, he also shared some of the history of the area. We are both in our sixties now and my wife was squealing with laughter the hole time.
It was a wonderful experience and we would recommend it to anyone looking for an off-road adventure. Mike in the office was very helpful and accommodating. A great company and an wonderful experience that we will always remember.
Written 5 April 2019
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Alex P
Perth, Australia25 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Great Time Again
Return Customer - had a great time with Brady last year so came back this year - just as good. Amazing track - Brady very chilled out and supportive guide. Brought my wife and 7 yr old this time and always felt safe - family had a blast - views are amazing - am a beginner - you can take it at your own pace. Brady gave us more time and we really appreciated it. Will not miss this experience every time we come back to Queenstown. Great friendly and very professional outfit that allows you to have a real buzz
Review of: Challenger Self Drive Guided Buggy Tour from Queenstown
Written 3 January 2019
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Culture508713
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Awesome Ride
Nov 2018 • Couples
A big shout out to Ryan at Off Road Adventures. Our Buggy adventure was bloody awesome. Highly recommended and will be bringing the kids next time. Cheers.
Written 10 November 2018
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David J
Weston, Australia9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Great Views and Instructor!
Dec 2017 • Family
Buggy's were very new and fun to drive. Instructor Brady was very knowledgeable and friendly. Would highly recommend. Don't forget to bring a camera.
Review of: Challenger Self Drive Guided Buggy Tour from Queenstown
Written 12 December 2017
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Robert D
Brisbane, Australia52 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Awesome off-road adventuring in Queenstown
Mar 2017 • Couples
We did the self drive guided tour with Brady and had the most amazing time. He was patient with my wife as she learnt how to use the buggy and let me go as hard core as I wanted. Buggys are easy to use, the scenery was amazing. Brady tailored the trails based on both our differing skill levels which made it an excellent adventure for both of us. This is a must do when in Queenstown!
Written 21 March 2017
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eucen
Los Angeles, CA23 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Great fun for first timers
Nov 2016 • Couples
We had an amazing time. The trip was a group of 6 people, three couples in three buggies (wolverines). Lucky was great and definitely took us all over through various trails. If you are swapping drivers mid tour, then I recommend that the more timid drive goes first. The first half was still exciting as a passenger, but the second half definitely has some major up and downs. One of our group actually got stuck in a mud pit and we had to tow them out with another of the buggies. Truly a great experience and a different type of drive versus quad atv.
Written 21 November 2016
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HeatherB7406
Cedar Falls, IA95 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Great family buggy ride! Tailored for our experience. Dust / mud protection provided.
Sept 2015 • Family
We had a wonderful experience with our family including a seven and six year old. Dennis first made sure we were very well protected with helmets, glasses, mud / dust protective clothing. Course was awesome with two to three stops for pictures. ( be sure you have a zippered pocket for your cell phone or camera). Dennis was patient, informative and provided great instruction. Family company and we felt we were very well cared for. Even provided wipes for clean up (dust / mud) afterwards. Stopped by the day before and the recommendations of the gentlemen at the desk were spot on. Transportation from their office provided. We took the 1.5 hour tour which is about an hour driving. We would have loved more but this was about right. If you enjoy quads, jeeps, or buggys this is an awesome company that will tailor the difficulty based on you. Do not forget your drivers license!
Written 30 September 2015
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Craig L
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
BEST DAY EVER!!
Apr 2024 • Couples
Everything about this self drive was amazing. And Diego, our guide, was awesome. It was well organised. The buggy was great. The views were awesome. Thank you so much.
Review of: Challenger Self Drive Guided Buggy Tour from Queenstown
Written 24 April 2024
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Off Road A
Thank you very much for this epic review! We're thrilled to hear Diego made your tour with so awesome. It's fantastic to know everything was spot on for you and we glad we made it your best day ever!!!
Written 27 April 2024
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