West Coast horse treks

Explore the incredible West Coast countryside on horseback for as little as $85 p/adult trek takes 1.5hours and includes . Native bush, sandy river beaches and fresh water creeks are all part of this awesome horse trekking experience. Opportunities for swimming, trotting and cantering along the sandy banks of the Buller River for beginner to experienced riders.

We have well cared for horses to suit all abilities and give tuition to novice riders.

We provide competent guides, footwear and helmets. We have no minimum age.And will help you with your ability.

Also available from our Adventure Centre in the Lower Buller Gorge is jetboating, whitewater rafting and quad biking tours - book more than one activity and receive "multi trip" discounts.

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Our ride takes you into the beautiful Punakaiki valley, within the Paparoa National Park, at the beginning of each ride we give tuition, and match you to a horse suitable to your riding ability, first time and experienced riders catered for. The ride follows the Punakaiki river within the Paparoa National Park, we cross the river a few times and have a short stop at a hut in the valley with refreshments. On the return route, we loop around the valley and finish along the beach and Punakaiki lagoon, there will photos stops along the way. We provide experienced guides, wet weather gear (if needed), helmets, refreshments 9 on (2.5 hour ride). We have been established since 1996.
Accommodation available at Hydrangea cottages (across the road from stables) we also offer stay 2 nights and ride offers, and offer free camping sites for self contained camper vans if you go riding.
Our stables are 700m south of the Pancake Rocks and 300m north of the Punakaiki bridge.

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We invite you to our Farm on the bank of the Rough River in the province of Westland in the South Island of New Zealand.

We have 10 quiet farm horses. No experience is needed, and all ages catered for.

Treks are available from one hour to a full day along the banks of the Rough River -- beautiful scenery following old cattle and pack tracks through beech forest and river flats.

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Experience the beauty of New Zealand`s Franz Josef Glacier country on horseback.

This is horse riding in paradise with a stunning backdrop of Mountain Ranges, and Rainforest. Soak up the magnificent views of the Southern Alps and spectacular Franz Josef

Glacier, as you trek over lush farmland, glacial moraine and riverbed.
Our trekking guides are very experienced riders and fully understand that if you are accustomed to being on horseback you will expect to enjoy your ride at a faster pace than a walk.

Our aim is to make your ride the unforgettable experience you deserve. Treks are tailored to suit both the non-rider and the more experienced horse person.

Our Appaloosa horses are quiet and well mannered making them suitable mounts for even the most nervous rider. Treks progress at a safe pace, adjusted to your level of experience and vary in length from 1 to 6 hours, all year round.

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