FAQS
Self-Drive ATV Tour FAQs
Where do the ATV tours take place?
Our ATV tours take place on Mt Hay Station, a 25,000 acre High Country Sheep Farm that has belonged to our family for over 90 years.
The farmyard is located a 10 minute drive from the Lake Tekapo village centre down Lilybank Road, a well maintained gravel road.
What types of ATVs do you have?
You will be driving one of our Polaris RZR 2-seat ATVs, also called side-by-sides in New Zealand.
These awesome vehicles are much safer than traditional quadbikes as they have seatbelts, roll cages and steering wheels.
We have two different sizes of ATV to suit different guests but the experience will always be the same.
Are there any height or weight restrictions?
Our two smaller ATVs have a total combined weight limit of 170 kg for both passengers. The recommended maximum height for the two smaller ATVs is 172cm, however they can fit drivers as tall as 182cm.
Our Larger ATV has a total combined weight limit of 336 kg and does not have a height limit.
Do I need a drivers lisence?
Yes. All drivers must provide a physical copy of their drivers license on check-in. This will be photogrphed and stored on file for insurance purposes.
Passengers do not require a drivers license.
Do I need experience driving off-road?
No, our guides will instruct all drivers in the correct techniques for off-road driving.
Before heading ou onto the farm tracks all drivers will need to complete 15 minutes of driver training.
What is the minimum age?
All drivers must be 18 years old and hold a full drivers license.
Passengers must be at least 10 years old.
What should I wear?
Dress to the conditions. Bring layers of clothing. You will be provided with overalls to ensure that your own cloths do not get dirty.
You must wear fully enclosed shoes. Sandles, jandels, flip flops, and thongs and not suitable for driving these vehicles.
Is this activity safe?
This is an adventure activity that has the potential to include a
certain degree of risk to participants. Utmost care has been taken to ensure that all risks
are managed or eliminated however guests will be asked to sign a waiver before taking
part in this activity.
We advise those with pre-existing back or neck issues, pregnant women, vision, or
hearing impairments to not join our tours due to the unsteady nature of driving on farm
tracks.
Before the activity takes place, participants will be asked to watch a safety introduction
video, sign a waiver to acknowledge that they have viewed and understood the briefings
content, and participate in vehicle driver training.
If the guide does not believe that participants are able to display safe and consistent
control of the vehicle, the ability to listen to and follow commands of the guide, and the
ability to maintain their own, and other members of the tours safety during the activity
they will be refused entry.
If at the end of their training, participants do not feel comfortable driving the vehicle and
do not wish to participate in the activity they will have the option at this time to
communicate these feelings with the lead guide and back out of the tour. In this
instance, a full refund will be provided. At no point will participants be forced to join the
activity for fear of “wasting their money”.
Off-Road Expedition FAQs
Where does the tour take place?
Our Off-Road Expedition takes place on Mt Hay Station, a 25,000 acre High Country Sheep Farm that has belonged to our family for over 90 years.
The farmyard is located a 10 minute drive from the Lake Tekapo village centre down Lilybank Road, a well maintined gravel road.
What vehicle is used for the tour?
You will be riding in our brand new Polaris Xpedition ADV 5 Northstar.
This 5-seat ATV is designed for the rugged terrain of New Zealand’s High Country and comes equipped with seat belts and a roll cage to ensure passenger safety.
What is the minimum age?
The minimum age for this activity is 10 years old.
What should I wear?
Dress to the weather conditions, the vehicle is equipped with climate control.
Scenic 4WD Tour FAQs
Where does the tour take place?
Our Scenic 4WD Tour takes place on Mt Hay Station, a 25,000 acre High Country Sheep Farm that has belonged to our family for over 90 years.
The farmyard is located a 10 minute drive from the Lake Tekapo village centre down Lilybank Road, a well maintined gravel road.
What type of vehicle is used for the tour?
You will be riding in one of our farm trucks. The exact model of vehicle will vary day to day as the vehicles are still in use on the farm.
Most tours will use one of our Ford Ranger Wildtrack pickup trucks.
What is the minimum age?
The minimum age for this Activity is 5 years old.
What should I wear?
Dress to the weather conditions, the vehicle is equipped with climate control.
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