This horseback vacation explores tussock laden valleys while riding deep into the heart of the mountains on this equestrian adventure for all levels or rider, and non-riders alike.
The Lake Ohau trail is the ideal short equestrian getaway into the pristine landscape of the New Zealand's South Island, and offers daily horseback riding to explore the area around the Aoraki Mackenzie Dark Sky International Reserve. This horse tour is perfect for strong novices and intermediate equestrian riders.
A great equestrian vacation to fit in to an extended tour of New Zealand, this trail takes horseback riders into the stunning and exclusive landscape around Lake Hawea and the Hunter Valley. Riding is predominately at walk. Discover the unspoilt wilderness of South Island on horseback. Accommodation is in remote shearers' quarters, given just enough modernisation to be comfortable without spoiling the traditional feel.
Riding specially-bred local horses across mountains, through forests and river valleys, this horseback vacation utilizes pack horses to access some of the most remote and beautiful areas on New Zealand's South Island. Guests have advised us that this horseback trail rivals Mongolia and Patagonia in its breathtaking beauty. Terrain can be steep and challenging at times, but there are also opportunities for trot and canter in the valleys. Accommodation is mostly camping or in remote huts used by sheep musters, with good quality locally sourced food.
This equestrian vacation is a short break designed to give fit and balanced beginner riders onwards a taste of adventure, on a horseback trail through the hills, valleys and rivers of the South Island with traditional pack horses while staying in cabins. Fit and balanced horseback riders from beginners onwards.
Get ready for the ultimate New Zealand equestrian adventure; cross rivers, traverse the snow-capped mountains aboard sure-footed Clydesdale X TB horses. Luggage and equipment is carried by pack horses while overnights are under canvas or in shearing sheds. A trail suitable for fit novice riders onwards.
Ride into the stunning views of the enchanting Lake Wanaka, Mount Aspiring, Hunter Valley and the surrounding mountain ranges. Follow in the footsteps of early pioneers with exclusive accesss to iconic, privately owned high country stations.
