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Set amongst stunning riverside scenery, Waimak River Horse Treks offers a safe and enjoyable riding experience for all abilities!
Highlights
- Take in the beautiful scenery of the countryside on horseback
- Suitable for all riding abilities
- Fun for the whole family
- Only a 15 minute drive from central Christchurch
Waimak River Horse treks is a family-run operation and is the closest horse trek business to Christchurch city.
Located within the Christchurch City limits you can be forgiven for thinking you are in the middle of nowhere. The lower reaches of the Waimakariri River are noted for their large braided river beds, bird colonies and stunning glacial blue waters!
Our trails take you past the patchwork paddocks and hedge windbreaks typical of the Canterbury plains, through the lush foliage of the woodlands next to the river and out onto the expansive river bed. With the river permitting we will guide you through the crystal clear waters where we can water the horses and enjoy the unique sensation of river crossing on horseback.
You can take this all in from the back of your trusty mount, especially chosen for your level of riding ability to ensure a safe and exciting experience. Choose the pace that suits you and soak up the stunning scenery and great riding spaces along the Waimakariri River.
Our experienced guides will lead the way through this beautiful area and take photo's along the way which we can transform into a postcard that you can send home to friends and family! Children are very welcome. Why not bring the whole family!
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- Per Person$62.90 Less than 6 at this price!
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- Per Person$62.90 Less than 6 at this price!
- Per Person$62.90 Less than 6 at this price!
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- Per Person$80.00
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- Per Person$80.00
- Per Person$73.10 Less than 6 at this price!
- Per Person$62.90 Less than 6 at this price!
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
First time rider
Anjum Shaikh from
NZ
Horse trekking fun
Roger from
NZ
The absolute best experience
hayleyb28 from
NZ
Was so nice!
aivisp from
NZ
Was so nice!
aivisp from
NZ
Great trek
Grace Taylor from
NZ
Fantastic service and ride
michelleh15 from
NZ
Fantastic service and ride
michelleh15 from
NZ
Birthday horse trek
halie from
NZ
Birthday horse trek
halie from
NZ
1 hour trek
Nisha Kharkrang from
NZ
Birthday funday
leoniev from
NZ
Birthday funday
leoniev from
NZ
自在愉快的短程騎馬旅程
Paqi from
Taiwan
with Nemo
Rex from
NZ
Super fun!
julias5 from
NZ
Super fun!
julias5 from
NZ
Thanks Nemo and Ace for the ride!
Kendal from
NZ
Thanks Nemo and Ace for the ride!
Kendal from
NZ
Awesome...well worth the money. Loverly people run the show...would definitely recommend
Pauline from
NZ
Good experience in Christchurch
Sophie from
China
Great day outing
Karen Hay from
NZ
Great day outing
Karen Hay from
NZ
Enjoyable and safe!
Shu Ching from
Australia
Highly recommend
Aleisha Weastell from
NZ
Highly recommend
Aleisha Weastell from
NZ
Good but can be improved
ginal from
NZ
Good but can be improved
ginal from
NZ
非常棒
jingyix from
China
非常棒
jingyix from
China
非常棒
jingyix from
China
Great Ride
Tracey Duddek from
Australia
Great Ride
Tracey Duddek from
Australia
Great Ride
Tracey Duddek from
Australia
Would recommend
Yudi from
Australia
the beginning of the 1 hour horse trek
Theresa Mazur from
United States
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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From Horse Trek - 1 Hour Waimak River Horse Trek
Thanks for the fabulous review Kendal. We are all very passionate about our horses and their well being and it is great that other people can see this too! Great to hear you are moving to Christchurch and look forward to seeing you again when you do. Cheers Erika
Sue Gavenlock from Australia wrote on 20 May 2021
Enjoyable Experience
My husband & I were the only riders so we were a little spoilt! Joffie, our guide, & her assistant, Sasha, were very friendly & helpful. I was a beginner & my horse was beautiful & quiet & I quickly gained confidence. My husband’s horse was equally quiet. Our walk along the levy bank was lovely & even nicer as we got closer to the river. Only disappointment was that we could not go down to the river because of flooding & would have liked more opportunities for photos along the way & beside each other. Overall a very enjoyable experience.
Fabien Pineau from France wrote on 13 August 2020
Excellent !
We had a super nice time riding yesterday ! Paige was very friendly, professional and gave interesting info about the area, the nature and the horses ! We loved our time there ! Thank you again !!
From Horse Trek - 1 Hour Waimak River Horse Trek
Hi Fabien, thanks for your review, it is great to pass on your views to the Staff, Paige in particular. Hope we might see you or your friends again some time. Cheers Erika
Pauline from New Zealand wrote on 14 July 2020
Great value great fun
Awesome! well worth the money. Loverly ladies. Would definitely recommend.
From Horse Trek - 1 Hour Waimak River Horse Trek
Hi Pauline Thanks for taking the time to write your fab review. Hope to see you again some time. We have exciting new product coming up so keep and eye open on Facebook and/or our website. Cheers Erika
Eldar Akhmetov from New Zealand wrote on 22 May 2022
You should try it
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Kendal from New Zealand wrote on 16 July 2020
Unforgettable experience
Took my daughter on a 1 hour Trek after not being on a horse for about 20 years and my daughter about a year. They were absolutely amazing in the sense they eased us back into it, regularly checked how we were going and gave us the chance to stretch the horses legs with a trot and canter! The horses were great, you can see a lot of love goes into caring for the animals and the place they live. The trek scenery was very private and relaxing, it was the first time I have been on a horse in the water, great experience! Thanks guys, will definitely be returning when we move to Christchurch.