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The 4 Best Horse Treks in New Zealand

4 reviewed

Cardrona High Country Pub Trail Horse Riding Trek (Intermediate+)

Cardrona High Country Pub Trail Horse Riding Trek (Intermediate+) - The Route: Up Into the Mountains, Down to the Hotel

1.Cardrona High Country Pub Trail Horse Riding Trek (Intermediate+)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 261 reviews · from $365Our pick

Ride through Cardrona High Country to the historic Cardrona Hotel for a complimentary drink, with trotting and cantering for intermediate+ riders.

“We had a great day riding in the Cardrona Valley. Great staff, and beautiful horses. We are beginner riders and the staff was really helpful in picking out the right horses for us.”

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Rubicon Valley Horse Treks – 2 Hour River Trail Horse Trek

Rubicon Valley Horse Treks - 2 Hour River Trail Horse Trek - The Sheep Station Start Near Christchurch: Your First Minutes on Horseback

2.Rubicon Valley Horse Treks – 2 Hour River Trail Horse Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 196 reviews · from $91Best value

A 2-hour guided horse trek along Waimakariri Canyon near Christchurch, with small groups, Southern Alps views, and optional faster riding.

“Wow what a fantastic experience. Chris was amazing. He is a super great guide and teacher. We know how to ride a horse now. We would highly recommend this great experience and we would also fo it again.”

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Queenstown: Walter Peak Horse Trek & Queenstown Lake Cruise

Queenstown: Walter Peak Horse Trek & Queenstown Lake Cruise - Walter Peak High Country Farm Horse Trek: Easy Riding With Real Views

3.Queenstown: Walter Peak Horse Trek & Queenstown Lake Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 151 reviews · from $134

Enjoy a Lake Whakatipu cruise and a gentle Walter Peak horse trek, plus included tea and farm views, in a small guided group.

“This was so much fun and well worth money. As someone who has ridden for years it’s always been a dream to ride through terrain like this. You definitely don’t need to know how to ride though, it was a nice slow plod. Followed by a really delicious afternoon tea and the journey back on the steam ferry.”

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Gold Discovery Trail Horse Trek Cardrona – Most popular!

Gold Discovery Trail Horse Trek Cardrona - Most popular! - Horse matching and first-timer confidence, what to expect