Horse Riding · NEW ZEALAND
Good new zealand horseback riding tours fill up weeks ahead and the best-rated ones go first. Below: the 7 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Ride Cardrona’s high-country trails, cross rivers, hear gold-rush stories, and stop for a drink at the historic Cardrona Hotel.
“Absolutely wonderful time. Sasha and Phoebe were great guides. You’ll have a great time if they are leading your group. The horses were the best - so sweet! Def an amazing tour!!!”
Ride beside New Zealand’s Waimakariri Canyon on a small-group horse trek with mountain views, friendly horses, and options for every riding level.
“Kris was a great guide and we enjoyed our rides with the 6 horses. Suitable for beginners who have not ride a horse before.”
Ride from Lake Hāwea to Wānaka on scenic river trails by bike or e-bike, with shuttle transport, quality bikes, and local support.
“the route was absolutely stunning and followed the shoreline. just the right length and duration. guide was helpful and professional and gave the perfect details on route to follow. all in all a wonderful day, and highly recommended”
Ride gentle horses through Rotorua’s Mt. Ngongotaha foothills for lake views, friendly guides, and a beginner-friendly one-hour trek.
“Great experience for people with no horse riding experience. I highly recommend to anyone! Horses are very gentle and calm, beautiful scenery and great guides. Even though, the weather wasn’t perfect, the whole experience blew our minds!”
Review of Queenstown’s Walter Peak horse trek, Lake Whakatipu cruise, afternoon tea, costs, riding limits, and practical tips.
“Awesome family fun activity. Everyone love the ride and our guides are so lovely. Thoroughly enjoy the whole experience.”
Ride through Cardrona’s gold-rush country on a beginner-friendly horse trek with mountain views, friendly guides, and a small-group feel.
“I don’t really write reviews but I’m making an exception for The Cardrona team as they were exceptional! The scenery was epic, and Phoebe kept us entertained with all funny anecdotes of the horse drama and the history of Cardrona. AngRead more”
Review of Queenstown’s Walter Peak horse trek and Earnslaw cruise, with practical advice on riding time, tea, scenery, cost, and who will enjoy it.
“Brilliant from start to finish. The steam boat was a nice way to make the journey down the lake. Arriving at the farm we picked the horse trek. It was very manageable for anyone who was never on a horse and the perfect setting to try it in Highly recommend”
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