Horse Riding Treks in New Zealand’s South Island
Horse Riding Treks in the South Island, New Zealand
Adventure Horse Trekking
Adventure Horse Trekking NZ Ltd provides boutique horseback adventures through the picturesque South Island of New Zealand. We have a wide range of trails to cater for riders with differing capabilities and a scenic taste for adventure. Providing is our speciality, and we offer purpose bred strong, forward moving, honest horses to carry you into breath-taking locations exploring high mountain passes, isolated high country stations, glacial fed rivers and lakes. Time-worn trails that were utilised by Maori hunting parties, pioneers and gold miners’ when Aotearoa was first settled. Accommodation includes historic restored cottages, New Zealand’s most haunted hotel, old musterers huts, shearers quarters and if your prefer to sleep under the stars or in a tent you can do this too. After a day in the saddle, look forward to locally sourced farm fresh produce. A great digital detox with friends and wh’anau (family) We have done all the work so that you can relax into the saddle and enjoy your adventure in the high country. Choose a trail the matches your riding abilities. Relax into a small group of riders whether you are travelling alone or with friends. Leave the concrete jungle behind and let the reconnection with Papatuanuku (Mother Earth) rejuvernate you.
Gold Miners Pack Trail
$1,453 per person
Ride not Scheduled
3 days riding, 2 nights accommodation
Suited to all riders with good levels of fitness
Horseback riding allows us to explore the hidden trails once travelled by Maori hunting parties, gold miners and pioneers. Adventure off the tourist routes and experience the true New Zealand South Island. Location South Canterbury.
(There are no transfers included in this trail: Closest Airport is Timaru, car hire is availabe at this airport)
Dates
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Musterers Mountain Pack Trail
$4,4400 per person
Scheduled Nov 23 & March 2024
6 days riding, 6 nights accommodation.
Suitable for people with good riding ability and good levels of fitness and intermediate levels of riding ability. Not suitable for complete novice.
Horseback riders who are looking for exhillerating locations to explore.”When you go to the mountains, you see them and you admire them. In a sense, they give you a challenge, and you try to express that challenge by climbing them.” Sir Edmund Hillary”
Dates
1st to 7th December 2019
4th to 10th February 2020
28th March to 3rd April 2020
Prospectors Dream Trail
$2,662 per person
Scheduled November 2023 & March 2024
3 days riding, 4 nights accommodation.
Suited to riders of all abilities with good levels of fitness
Horseback riding holiday that follows the gold miners of Central Otago into the enchanting St Bathans township. A great getaway for families, friends or team building excercise.
Dates
25th to 29th November 2019
22nd to 26th March 2020
Lake Hawea and Hunter River
$3,324 per person
Scheduled January & April 2023
5 Days riding, 5 nights accommodation
Suitable for people with good riding ability and good levels of fitness as this trail is designed with walking, trotting and cantering in mind.
This picturesque horseback safaris takes riders around Lake Hawea and deep into the breathtaking Hunter Valley. Enjoying a lovely change of pace.
Dates
16th to 21st December 2019
10th to 15th April 2020 (Easter Holidays)
19th to 24th January 2021
Birchwood Station
$2,555 per person
Ride Scheduled Dec 2023 to March 2024
3 days riding, 3 nights accommodation.
Suitable for riders with good levels of fitness.
Boutique horseback trail for riders who are wanting to explore breathtaking mountains, glacial rivers and mystical valleys. Aotearoa,Lord of the Rings country. Accommodation is a beautifully restored homestead
Dates
Lake Hawea Trail Ride
$2,002 per person
Ride not Scheduled this season
3 days riding, 3 nights accommodation.
Suitable for novices and nervous riders who are seeking to get back into the saddle.
A horseback adventure around the picturesque Lake Hawea. Enjoy riding our quiet purpose bred horses whilst exploring this incredible location. Regain your confidence on this our last trail for the season.
Dates
25th to 27th April 2020 (Anzac Weekend)
The Ultimate 8 Day Guided Back Country Horse Trekking Experience
Adventure Horse Trekking – The UltimateTwin Lakes Pack Trail
Ride not Scheduled this season
Price: $4950 per person
8 days riding, 8 nights accommodation.
Suitable for people with some riding ability and good levels of fitness
Experience the enchanting Lake’s Wanaka and Hawea on horseback along with a unique barge trip across Lake Wanaka with the horses. We enjoy this outstanding trail with exclusive access to private land through four iconic high country stations.
Dates
Points of difference that set this trail apart from other New Zealand pack trails
We are exclusively riding on private land through iconic high country stations. This allows us to experience the 100% pure unspoilt environment of New Zealand. Where you will enjoy dramatic scenery and complete isolation rarely found in these modern times.- Small personalised groups
- Unique barge crossing of Wanaka Lake with horse and riders
- We transport our horses to the very best private land in the South Island that we can find
- We cater for differing riding abilities within the one trek
- We source local farm fresh produce to maintain a low carbon footprint
- Suitable for people with some riding ability and good levels of fitness.
- Includes transfers from Queenstown airport and return to Queenstown Airport (this is subject to traveling on set dates to meet rides)
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