Quad bike hire at events and holiday parks

Holiday park and farm stay owners who add it as a guest activity, event organisers, and families or groups hosting parties on large properties.

Either a per-rider fee collected from guests, or a flat day or half-day rate charged to the host or event organiser, plus a delivery fee for distant sites.

• Safe quad bike handling
• Towing a trailer and loading bikes
• Briefing guests and supervising groups
• Building relationships with local venues

• Insurance for quad bike hire is specialised, so check that it covers events and sites you do not own
• Hosts may need their own approval or insurance for the activity, so check with the host and local council
• Check your state's workplace safety regulator and any quad bike safety standards or rules on child riders
• Waivers do not remove your duty of care under Australian Consumer Law
• Confirm you hold the right driver licence for the trailer and tow vehicle, and check any rules on using quads on public land
• Workers compensation insurance is needed once you hire staff, so check your state scheme
• Income depends on peak holiday and event seasons

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $15,000 to $60,000, depending on how many bikes you buy, your trailer and towing setup, and insurance. Specialised insurance for quad bike hire is worth pricing up before you commit.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $3,000 to $14,000, depending on how many events and holiday park bookings you win and your pricing. Income depends on peak holiday and event seasons, and the idea needs about 12 hours a week at minimum.

Check that your insurance covers events and sites you do not own, and whether hosts need their own approval or insurance. Also confirm the right driver licence for your trailer and tow vehicle, your state's workplace safety rules, and any rules on child riders.