Wild Hills Off Road Safari

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Wild Hills Off Road Safari

2 Adults x $172.18

$344.36

Approx Total

$344.36

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Professional guide
Morning / Afternoon tea
Live commentary on board

Lunch

Overview

Explore by 4WD the private backroads of West Wanaka Station an iconic alpine mountain farm high in the mountains surrounding Lake Wanaka. Pass herds of Red Deer, Angus Cattle and sheep grazing in their natural environment. Climb Wanaka's very own "road to heaven" to our exclusive alpine cafe for refreshments and jaw-dropping panoramic views over Lake Wanaka and beyond to Mt Aspiring National Park. Our expert local guides provide in-depth knowledge on Wanaka's history and farming life. Off-road adventures do not come more authentic than this.

Meeting points

Meeting point outside Wanaka Isite - please be there 10 minutes prior to departure time.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Ridgeline

Get beyond the farm gate of a real working high country farm. Unlike any farm tour anywhere in NZ because we have exclusive access, we travel private backroads high into the mountains (1000m) for jaw-dropping views of Lake Wanaka. Enjoy easy alpine nature walks, see herds of Red Deer grazing freely in the mountains. Hear fascinating stories told by your real kiwi guide. Relax with freshly brewed coffee and tasty treats at our very own alpine cafe. This will be one of the most authentic experiences you'll take in NZ

4 hours

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A minimun of 2 people are required to run the trip
Guests can choose if they want to take part in two optional walks. Guest who do not want to walk can stay in the vehicle.

Free Cancellation

April 27100% refund

April 28No refund

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We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her

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Showing 1-5 of 83 reviews with 5 stars

A fabulous excursion around Lake Wanaka!

Published on Jan, 2025

Lloyd is a fantastic guide, and the trip my wife and I took with him this past November was a great experience. We traveled the length and breadth of the ranch and farm country surrounding Lake Wanaka, stopping off at one gorgeous overlook during our travels to have tea and biscuits that Lloyd had thoughtfully provided. We learned along the way about such things as the local history of the settlements around the lake, the methods of trapping ferrets (a problem on the ranch lands), and the different ways in which the natural evolution of the land and the lake has occurred over the years. To top it off, Lloyd personable and friendly, as well as unflappable when, at one point, a blast of wind blew his hat off and he wasted no time in retrieving it (see the picture)! It was a wonderful time, and we heartily recommend Lloyd and Ridgeline Adventures as a great way to see Wanaka and environs!

Wild Hills 4 WD Safari

Published on Nov, 2024

Our guide, Lloyd Thayer, took us on a tour of the West Wanaka High Country Station. We learned so much about conservation and predator control projects and some of the history of the area. We took some gorgeous photos from a high point. Lloyd shared some personal anecdotes (and his coffee making talents) which added to the experience. Certainly a highlight of our trip to beautiful NZ!

Not to be missed!

Published on Mar, 2024

This morning, we had an early start with a 4WD adventure with Ridgeline Safari. Words fail to describe how utterly spectacular this morning was with jaw-dropping mountain-top panoramic views of Lake Waneka as we were expertly driven by Rae through West Wanaka High Country Station. This so-called farm is actually an enormous range for the herds of sheep, cattle and red deer raised here. The rugged dirt road on the steep mountains often zigzags to the 4000 ft summit amazingly close to the mountain's edge. The road was narrow, bumpy, twisty with sheer drops in places, but we felt safe with our friendly and adept driver Rae, who easily negotiated the rough terrain so that we could appreciate the stunning beauty around every turn. It was a thrilling ride and a grand way to spend the morning. We stopped for scenic views and had coffee and cake amidst the breathtaking landscapes. This was definitely a highlight of our trip. I highly recommend it

Marvellous high country experience

Published on May, 2023

A marvellous off road experience with a knowledgeable and fun driver guide through private farmland, high into the hills. Great views, stories and in-sights into this magnificent place. Informative and fun. Highly recommended.

One of the Highlights of Our Trip

Published on Apr, 2023

Lloyd’s expert driving easily negotiated the rough terrain so that we could appreciate the stunning beauty around ever turn. He was able to answer all of our questions about the area because of his years visiting and living here. Since my husband & I grew up on farms in the United States, we found visiting a New Zealand farm of this size fascinating. Lloyd’s personal experience with the deer industry in New Zealand enhanced our experience. I also appreciated the thoughtfulness of locating an outhouse at the halfway point of the trip and providing a wilderness tea break!

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