2 Horses Tours in New Zealand Worth Booking

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 269 reviews · from $433Our pick

Ride into the Cardrona mountains with a small group of up to seven, crossing rivers and passing cattle, deer, sheep, and gold-rush sites. The pace includes walking, trotting, and cantering, so you need solid riding skills. Guides such as Summer, Emily, Kelly, and Marley match horses to ability. Your reward is a drink at the historic Cardrona Hotel.

“I was surprised that we were going to ride in the drizzle and was a little nervous but Emily was great. She offered me some waterproof clothes, helmet and off we went. She was a great equestrian and excellent communicator. Took a real interest in us and I was very grateful because I hadn't been on a horse in years!”

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2.Gold Discovery Trail Horse Trek Cardrona – Most popular!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 151 reviews · from $309Best value

Meet your horse in Cardrona, learn basic stopping and steering, then ride across streams, farm country, mountain lanes, and gold-rush routes. Guides such as Phoebe and Val add local stories and horse tales. The two-hour trip suits beginners and experienced riders, with groups capped at seven.

“The host and guide were very nice. The trip couldn’t been great without the unique experience we’d enjoyed.”

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