Horse Trek - 1 Hour Waimak River Horse Trek

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Set amongst stunning riverside scenery, Waimak River Riding Centre offers a safe and enjoyable riding experience for all abilities!

Set amongst stunning riverside scenery, Waimak River Riding Centre 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 Riding Centre Limited is a professionally run operation with safety at a high standard 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 send to your email address! Children are very welcome. Why not bring the whole family!

Looking for a longer ride? Check out the 2 Hour Waimak River Horse Trek!

Per Person $99.00

What's included

  • 1 hour horse trek
  • Helmet

Duration

  • Allow approximately 1 hour for the whole experience

Location

  • 219 Coutts Island Road
  • Belfast
  • Christchurch.

Restrictions

  • Minimum age: 10
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.

    Our weight limit for trekking is 95 kg

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Bad Weather Refunds

  • If your experience is cancelled by the operator (because of the bad weather, safety concerns, unscheduled maintenance etc) you will be entitled to a full refund.

Notes

  • IMPORTANT: When booking please provide level of riding ability, height and weight of each rider (our weight limit is 95kg) and whatever other information you may deem necessary (e.g disability), so we can prepare the most appropriate horse(s) for you. Failure to supply this information may result in the appropriate horse not being available and if so, no refunds will be due.

    Our Riding Centre is located alongside the Waimakariri (Waimak) River on the Northern boundary of the Christchurch City limit - Just 15 minutes drive from the central city.

    Please note check-in is 30 minutes prior to departure time.

First time rider Horse trekking fun If your thinking of booking this - do it! Excellent experience Beautiful scenic worth it
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Tahira Appadoo from Australia wrote on 26 June 2024

Great experience

Lovely guide, who gave us a little background on the horses and the area. Would have loved more time along the river, but it takes time to get to and from the river, so I understand that that time has to be taken into consideration.

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Mable Mathew from New Zealand wrote on 27 May 2024

Great experience!!

Great for beginner’s

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Aliar from New Zealand wrote on 17 May 2024

Great

Fantastic experience.

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granild from New Zealand wrote on 27 August 2024

Rude and arrogant owner

Owner called to reschedule twice, had to reschedule whole trip due to this. The day for the trek finally comes and the owner sends a text about how staff is sick and need to reschedule and asks if she can call later. She does not call neither does she answer her call and when she finally did told me that the staff is sick and there's not enough time for her to contact everyone. Also ends the conversation by saying the only option is a refund but let's see if i do actually get my refund. Horrible

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marism from New Zealand wrote on 14 May 2024

Great experience, beautiful surroundings

It was totally worthy and I recommend to anyone looking for a different experience in Christchurch. Easy to get there, beautiful horses and great guides. The surroundings are always so beautiful!

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