Description: Makoura Horse Treks and trail rides take you down through bush clad Manawatu farmland and views of the beautiful Ruahine Ranges.
It is horse trekking at its best on the door step of urban Palmerston North and Feilding. This is New Zealand at her finest - beautiful scenery, virgin bush, native bird and wildlife, and most important of all: peace and quiet.
Location: [map here] 45 minutes from Feilding and Palmerston North.
Prices: $55-$350 per person.
Season: All year
Contact person(s): Matt and Carly Thomas
Address: Makoura Road, Apiti, Manawatu
Postal Address: RD1 Feilding 4771
Phone: 06 3284746
Fax: 06 328 4745
Email: enquiry@makouralodge.co.nz
Website: www.makouralodge.co.nz
Comments: Bookings essential. EFTPOS available. 
Description: Situated against the Rangitikei River. We have horses from cruisy to turbo for all riding abilities, plus awesome open scenery. Go slow or let rip to your liking.
Our expert guides can help you improve your horse riding skills during your trek, which may be 2 hours to a full day. Our guides will be happy to answer any questions that you have. This is a must for you and your camera.
Location: [map here] 30 minutes east of Taihape
Prices: 2 Hour Horse Ride $95, Half Day Horse Ride $149, Full Day $199, Pony Ride (1/2 Hour) $25.
Season: All year.
Contact person(s): Janey Megaw
Address: Mangahoata Rd, Pukeokahu, Taihape
Postal Address: RD 2, Taihape
Phone: +64 6 388 1933
Fax: +64 6 388 1859
Email: thelodge@rivervalley.co.nz
Website: www.rivervalley.co.nz/horseback-riding-horse.html
Comments: We also offer other adventure activities including white water rafting and inflatable kayaking. Accommodation is available in our award winning Adventure Lodge. See our listing on The TrueNZ Guide to Backpackers for more details.
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