Queenstown: Dirt Bike Tours

We did the dirt bike tour on the Suzuki 250s with our guide Diego. He was very helpful and instructive to make sure we were doing things correctly and safely. We learned some new skills and Diego had us riding right at the edge of our ability so we had a nice level of challenge which kept things fun and interesting. All of the gear we needed was provided. The bikes were in good condition and worked well.

Very impressed!! A good friend and I recently took part in a ride that I’ll never forget. We booked a half day trip through Skippers Canyon under the guidance of Scott and the team at Dirt Bike Tours in Queenstown. This was my second visit to Queenstown and, being an Aussie country boy, I was eager to slip away from the more touristy areas and seek out some of New Zealand’s stunning natural beauty. Well we sure picked the week for it… non-stop rain in the lower lying areas, good snow fall up high, many land slides reported and weather warnings for wind gusts reaching >130kph. It seemed every activity around had been cancelled, along with all the flights, and I thought our bike ride would be too, However, I was wrong! We met Scott in Queenstown, who jumped out of his car wearing Moto X boots and looked so excited to get on the bikes and have a great time. To be honest, I had a lot of concerns at this point and wanted to know the logistics and safety measures in place… I love adventure but I’ve also got a mortgage to pay. After a good conversation and briefing I could tell this was a professional setup. Scott outlined the gear they would provide to keep us warm and protected, the abundant route options to cater to the conditions and our skill level, the safety gear he would carry in the case of an emergency and the vast experience and knowledge he has of the area. Additionally, the Yamaha’s we rode were in great condition and having the option of a 250 or 450 allowed us to choose our riding style for the day…. Lots of playful revs and gear changes or good old fashion power and lazy torque! Before we set off Scott puts our doubts at ease and guaranteed we would both have a great time….. and I’m very happy to say he was right! Our experience was everything I was looking for in a good adventure/enduro ride. We traversed remote beautiful landscapes and challenged our riding abilities without ever feeling like we were in danger. Scott is a great rider and was able to gauge our abilities quickly, setting a pace that was fun but never pushed us beyond our capabilities. This pace allowed me to follow his lines and watch how he navigated fast flowing water and obstacles on track, helping me to learn some new tricks as we rode. The biggest challenge I faced during our ride was trying to keep my eyes on the track, the scenery is simply amazing! We saw snow capped mountains scattered with wild goats that led down into deep gold rich rivers that still held many relics from the gold rush era. Best of all, we didn’t see any large buses full of tourists pushing in front of us to get a selfie while throwing up a peace sign… we only had the howling wind through the canyon and the roar of rushing water down the swollen river. At the end of our ride we had smiles from ear to ear and had created so many great stories that you’d need at least a few beers to retell properly! The hardest part now is trying to organise another trip back to Queenstown so we can jump on one of their multi day tours and see more of what the beautiful South Island has to offer. It’s an enduro/adventure riders paradise!

2 of us road for the day with Scott had the best time on various terrain. Loved the ride, the history of the area. Road the most dangerous road on the planet. If your into true adventure, this is the place to get it. Thanks Scott, had a blast!

We had the best time on our side-by-side buggy during our Off-Road Adventure. All of the staff were friendly and helpful. Our tour guide could see my husband's driving ability, and he took him on some tracks while we scaled the hillside. The view from the top was spectacular. My husband and I would do the tour again and would recommend it.

We did the Self Drive Guided Buggy Tour and it was amazing fun! 5 minutes out of town the location is incredible with views up over Queenstown and Shotover river. Well looked after by our guide Diego who was a terrific bloke and made our 7 year old son feel right at home. Enough training to feel safe and comfortable without being over the top so you really got plenty of time to get out on the tracks and have some fun! Courses were great with a mix of hills, mud, corners and bush driving. You really got to test out the buggies! Suspension in them is pretty incredible as you felt comfortable despite the terrain and they fitted you out with all the gear. Great for all ages! Highly recommend and would 100% do again!

Great experience and Diego my tour guide was wonderful. Highly recommend if you find yourself in the area and want to have off road tour