The 10 Best Horseback Riding Tours in New Zealand, New Zealand

May 7, 2022 Esmeralda Fenner

New Zealand (/njuːˈziːlənd/ ( listen); Māori: Aotearoa [aɔˈtɛaɾɔa]) is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. The country geographically comprises two main landmasses—the North Island (Te Ika-a-Māui), and the South Island (Te Waipounamu)—and around 600 smaller islands. New Zealand is situated some 1,500 kilometres (900 mi) east of Australia across the Tasman Sea and roughly 1,000 kilometres (600 mi) south of the Pacific island areas of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga. Because of its remoteness, it was one of the last lands to be settled by humans. During its long period of isolation, New Zealand developed a distinct biodiversity of animal, fungal and plant life. The country's varied topography and its sharp mountain peaks, such as the Southern Alps, owe much to the tectonic uplift of land and volcanic eruptions. New Zealand's capital city is Wellington, while its most populous city is Auckland.
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1. Hare Hill Horse Treks

207 Aramoana Rd Deborah Bay, Dunedin 9082 New Zealand +64 3-472 8496 [email protected] http://www.horseriding-dunedin.co.nz
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5.0 based on 88 reviews

Hare Hill Horse Treks

Hare Hill is a lovely 60 acre farm located in Deborah Bay on the north side of the Otago Harbour, close to historic Port Chalmers and only 20 minutes drive from Dunedin New Zealand. Hare Hill offers horse riding suitable for the beginner right through to the more advanced rider throughout the year.

Reviewed By Horseygirls67

What a wonderful experience! Thank you to Cheryl and Kiara our amazing guides who were very friendly and helpful at reassuring myself a beginner rider as well as accommodating my daughter who is an experienced one. We took a beach ride with Tono and Mac along Aramoana. What beautiful horses we can’t wait to come back!! Kia Ora

2. Westray Adventures - Horse Treks & Quad Tours

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5.0 based on 177 reviews

Westray Adventures - Horse Treks & Quad Tours

A great trip just 5 minutes from Te Anau. Experience 360 degree views of New Zealand's spectacular Fiordland landscape from Horse back or Quad Bike. Beautiful horses or Honda ATVs are available for all levels of rider experience and your guide is a wealth of information on the local area.

3. Boutique Horsetreks

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5.0 based on 246 reviews

Boutique Horsetreks

Exclusive horsetreks for 1 - 5 riders. Small groups, beginners, intermediate and advanced. Individual attention & natural horsemanship techniques training on each ride. Magic Beach Ride, Sparkling River Ride, Clearview Winery Ride & Mystery Ride.

4. Adventure Playground

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5.0 based on 1,422 reviews

Adventure Playground

Experience fully guided tours including horse treks, 4x4 self drive buggies, clay bird shooting and a cultural 4WD drive buggy tours based in Rotorua. All activities take part on 100 year old forrestry trails on the side of stunning Mount Ngongotaha just 10 minutes from the city centre. All activities travel over varying grades of tracks to suit all abilities from novice to competent riders. Take in spectacular views over Lake Rotorua whichever tour you choose. Great fun for all ages, families, stag do's, hen weekends, school groups and corporate entertaining. The best fun in Rotorua ! A fantastic experience!

5. Punakaiki Horse Treks

State Highway 6, Punakaiki 7873 New Zealand +64 3-731 1839 [email protected] http://www.pancake-rocks.co.nz/horse.html
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5.0 based on 96 reviews

Punakaiki Horse Treks

Stunning scenic horse riding in the Punakaiki valley and within the Paparoa National Park. Our 2.5 hour rides crosses the Punakaiki river and the route winds along to a bush hut for a stop for refreshments. Explore this beautiful valley on horseback and finish along the Punakaiki Lagoon and the beach. We can cater to all abilities and give a short tuition at the start of each ride. Morning and afternoon rides, with a group ride and the option of a private ride. Stables located 600m south of the Pancake Rocks. Call us to discuss times and ride options.

Reviewed By CSundCS

We booked this trip in advance and had a fantastic time! The owners Neil and Karen provided us with the essentials for our ride while our lovely guide Lauren took care of our horses for us. As it was only the second time on a horse for me, I was given the very even-tempered mare Jupiter and Lauren taught me the basics. Then we were off! Our horse trek took us through the stunning landscape of the Paparoa National Park with several river crossings and a welcomed tea break for us while our horses took the chance to graze or doze. During the entire ride Lauren was great to chat with, she was full of information about the area and time just flew by. Our ride ended at the pancake rocks on the beach where my wife and Lauren took the chance to race each other (it’s only for the experienced riders) which was great fun to watch! We can only recommend this experience for everyone and we hope to return soon! Thanks again!

6. Moonlight Stables

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5.0 based on 240 reviews

Moonlight Stables

Join us on an exciting horse trek riding through specacular country on a deer and sheep station overlooking the moontains and river. Only 15 mins drive from Queenstown. Enjoy our responsive horses and meet a truely local family. A real kiwi experience! Your trip will be personalized to your riding ability to ensure the best possible experience. Your safety is our priority.

7. River Valley Adventures

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5.0 based on 168 reviews

River Valley Adventures

River Valley is an adventure company that operates from River Valley Lodge, an Adventure Lodge situated 32 kilometers east of the central North Island town of Taihape. What is River Valley all about? River Valley is all about rafts and horses. In fact 3 generations (since 1982)of guides have brought adventures based around river rafting and horse back riding to the general public. Rafting ranges in duration from half day Grade 5 trips on the Rangitikei River - often called one of the world's top half day Grade 5 trips - to gentle floats in the midst of spectacular scenery on our Scenic rafting trips. Horse Trekking. The core of the River Valley Stables riding experience is the natural horse training techniques used to train our horses. This produces horses that are responsive and happy. All riding takes place over the beautiful hill country of this area - the northern Rangitikei.

8. Rubicon Valley Tourist Centre

Christchurch 7681 New Zealand +64 3-318 8886 [email protected] http://www.rubiconvalley.co.nz/horsetrek.htm
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5.0 based on 631 reviews

Rubicon Valley Tourist Centre

Horse treks run on a working high country sheep and cattle farm at the foot of the Southern Alps and only 1 hour from Christchurch City - various treks available with 1hour, 2hour, 3hour and full day.

Reviewed By fraserm854

Me and my girlfriend went on the 2 hour trek with Chris and Sarah, they managed the varying experience levels really well within the group and were really easy to talk to! I’d definitely recommend for the people and the views!

9. Cape Farewell Horse Treks

Wharariki Road, Puponga, Golden Bay, Collingwood 7073 New Zealand +64 3-524 8031 [email protected] http://www.horsetreksnz.com
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5.0 based on 130 reviews

Cape Farewell Horse Treks

Reviewed By Thegodwit - Nelson, New Zealand

We loved our two-hour trek through the water, on the beach and in the hills. We were carefully matched with the most suitable horses, given good information about the behaviour of horses in a group and felt safe at all times. The guides were encouraging and helpful to everyone in the group, and were friendly and good fun. A very professional environment with well-cared-for horses. We’ll be back! Nico and Jane

10. The Cardrona

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5.0 based on 1,180 reviews

The Cardrona

First class scenic horse trekking and quad bike tours of the stunning Cardrona Valley, Wanaka, South Island, New Zealand

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