New Zealand Horse Riding Holidays

Have you ever imagined yourself being amongst the early New Zealand explorers? With these horse treks you can drift in your imagination, as you traverse rolling green hills and river valleys, riding past ice cold sapphire lakes and dense bush ringing with the sounds of birds, experiencing the joy of land that has never heard the roar of traffic, the din of people, or been soiled by the haze of pollution.

Beaumont High Country Experience

Visit a family owned and managed sheep station for an unforgettable high country experience. Exclusively for couples or 2 friends, you are personally guided and hosted by the stations owners. Enjoy a unique high country experience on your first day. Join the mustering team and help gather the sheep or cattle in the backcountry, tussock grasslands. On the following day, explore a little more of the sheep station. This horse ride features diverse scenery, from beautiful beech forest to panoramic views. Unwind in the ambience of Beaumont Cottage for your accomodation, tastefully decorated to reflect it's timeless character. Relax in a therapeutic spa and join your hosts for a kiwi barbeque on the second evening.

Dart River Overnighter

Dart River River Ride

Departures daily

A beautiful 2 hour ride at the head of Lake Wakatipu, on the delta flats between the Rees and Dart Rivers. Depending on the time of the year you will be given the opportunity to make several river crossings. The ride is suitable for all ages, riding abilities and fitness.

Dart Stables Trilogy Loop

Follow the trail of Saruman's army as they departed Isengard on this epic 3 - 3 1/2 hour ride. With breathtaking views of The Misty Mountains, Wizards Vale and the Mighty Methedras, the Trilogy Loop encompasses both the Rees and Dart River Valleys. There are several river crossings and magnificent views towards the head of Lake Wakatipu with plenty of opportunities for some faster paced riding.
Some riding experience is required - not suitable for complete beginners.

Double Tops

Formerly called the Seaward River trek, but now with improved trails and accommodations, this is a trip in the true spirit of high country station life. The magnificent Mt Noble station is a featured highlight.
This ride uses a Four Wheel Drive support vehicle - our gear and refreshments await us at the end of each day’s ride.
A trip in the true spirit of high country station life, with the spectacular Mt Noble station as a highlight.

Highlights: scenery, station life, river crossings, mountains

Hurunui 1 Day 'Waitohi Wander'

Approx. 4 hours riding for those with limited time. Enjoy riding out for a truly memorable day trek possibly accompanying trekkers heading off on a longer multi-day trek. Enter the high country and enjoy amazing alpine and valley views of North Canterbury. The day begins at our base at The Peaks, between the Hurunui and Waitohi Rivers in North Canterbury.

Hurunui 3 Day Station to Station Ride

The "Station to Station" ride offers a unique opportunity to ride through New Zealand's spectacular hill and high country visiting its sheep and cattle stations, interacting with the people of the high country on a very personal level.
The exclusivity of travelling in a small group allows for a more relaxed atmosphere and the ability to appreciate the freedom, nature and the culture of the New Zealand high country in a special way.
It is more than a good horse, more than the spectacular views, more than having a hot shower and a comfortable bed at day's end.

Hurunui 5 Day Station to Station Ride

The "Station to Station" ride offers a unique opportunity to ride through New Zealand's spectacular hill and high country visiting its sheep and cattle stations, interacting with the people of the high country on a very personal level.
The exclusivity of travelling in a small group allows for a more relaxed atmosphere and the ability to appreciate the freedom, nature and the culture of the New Zealand high country in a special way.
It is more than a good horse, more than the spectacular views, more than having a hot shower and a comfortable bed at day's end.

Hurunui Overnighter

The Overnighter is ideal for people who only have a short stay in New Zealand. The trip packs in many of the features of our longer rides, including magnificent, crystal clear rivers, great views of the Southern Alps and New Zealand farming life

The Great Northern Coast to Coast

An epic riding adventure following the mighty Hoteo River to the black sands and wild seas of the Tasman Sea in the west – over spectacular rugged high country hills and forest from the calm white sands and blue waters of the Pacific Ocean in the east, of the northern North Island Tread the trails of the ancestors, both Maori warriors and the early settlers who carved a living from a land covered in forest. And whose descendents have developed New Zealand into the country it is today. Take note of the landmarks and high points used by Manuhiri to mark the boundaries of their lands. Enjoy farmland and bush and the Carter Holt Harvey pine forests from which products are exported all over the world.

Your hosts Sharley and Laly Haddon, descendants of the great Ngati Wai Chief Te Kiri, have farmed in this area for the greater part of their lives and between them have years of experience in all equestrian disciplines

The Lakes

A unique opportunity to meet the people who own the sheep and cattle stations along the way and experience the culture of the New Zealand high country.
Using a Four-Wheel-Drive vehicle instead of packhorses to transport our gear and equipment allows for a ride with a more varied pace and in which you can experience the true freedom of the high country on horseback.