We offer hill country farm treks, windfarm or the gentle river Cafe tour. There's an overnight adventure or try our Mega Turbine to Tui Brewery tour, finishing at the famous TUI HQ sampling some of its tasty treats.
Times allowed for tuition and practice before each ride
We provide qualified operators, helmets, coats., leggings and glove
You will need to bring: warm clothing, sturdy footwear, camera and a sense of humour
Minimum of 2 people. Age limit 16 yrs and over
Bookings by appointment only
Option 1: One hour farm tour....$95 p/p
Option 2: Two hour Windfarm Tour..........$140 p/p
Option 3: River Cafe Trek............$210 p/p
Option 4: Overnight Adventure ......$350 p/p
Option 5: Tui Taster.......$250 p/p
Option 6: Mega Turbines to Tui HQ$350 p/p
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Relaxing at the camp on an overnight adventure
We require a 20% deposit for large group bookings. Payable on confirmation of booking date
Tui HQ Tours are totally weather dependant and may be postponed/cancelled due to high river levels. Alternatives can be discussed on the day
Option 1: Farm Tour ..... $95 p/p
One hour farm tour quad ride over hill country farmland taking in a visit to one of the massive stage 3 wind turbines
Option 2 : Tararua Windfarm Tour ..... $140 p/p
Two hour trek. Riding over hill country tracks through beautiful native bush to the most spectacular view of the Tararua WIndfarm & 360 degree views of the Tararua & Manawatu districts
Option 3: River Cafe Tour...... $210 p/p
Riding over hill country farm tracks leading to the river, following downstream to the unique Manawatu Gorge where you enjoy a rest at Beyond the Bridge Cafe.
Option 4: Overnight Quad Adventure ....... $350 p/p
Join us on a relaxed quad adventure to the top of the Tararua Ranges over hillls through native forest, stopping for photos at the Wind Turbines, now heading to Totara Knob Outpost (campsite) for a hot shower and a hearty cooked meal around the the campfire.Relax and enjoy peace and quiet in amongst the native bush. Wake to a full farmers breakfast before heading back to reality.
Option 5: Tui Taster ... $250 p/p
Ride across dairy farms and down to the first of 2 rivers where we stop, rest and enjoy lunch. Across the river heading to the famous Tui Tower, finally we're there experiencing Tui HQ hospitality
Option 6.: Mega Turbines to Tui... $350 p/p
A wow of a trek!! Head towards the Tararua ranges, lean on a wind turbine and take in all the best views. Whats that in the distance? We descend the hills , ride across a few neighbouring dairy farms to arrive at the first river, here we stop, rest and enjoy lunch or swim if you dare! Off across humps and hollows until suddenly, there it is , in all its glory - Tui HQ. One final downhill and across the famous Mangatainoka River and we're there enjoying the hospitality of Tui HQ and a chance to sample some if their products. (Includes: morning tea, lunch, free t shirt, Brewery Tour and tastings)
Go 4 Wheels is situated in the beautiful unspoilt Tararua District just 30 minutes drive from Palmerston North and one hours drive from Masterton.
Donna & Terry Horne
Go 4 Wheels Quad Bike Adventures
84 Horne Rd, Ballance, Pahiatua
Tararua
Ph 0800 353 122 or 06 376 7040
Mobile: 027 231 7574
Self contained cottage, nestled in a tranquil rural setting. 2 bedrooms. Sleeps 7. Attractions and activites nearby include horse trekking,bush walks,fishing,swimming,jet boat,wind farm viewing,Tui Brewery,golf course,mountain biking,Cafe'.
Close to the Manawatu Gorge and Woodville where there are Antiques and collectable shops and the famous Artmosphere Gallery.
Tarriff: $100.00/ double/twin, $10.00 each per person/child