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Horse Trek - 1 Hour Waimak River Horse Trek

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Located within the Christchurch City limits you can be forgiven for thinking you are in the middle of nowhere.

Just a 15 minute drive from the central city and you can experience the peace and tranquillity of the countryside on horseback.

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!

On your return enjoy a complimentary cuppa and biscuit with the team and play with or feed our friendly farm animals.

We have pet sheep, a goat, sheep dogs, calves and cats - and even A foal that will be happy to meet you and have photo's taken with you!

Children are very welcome. Why not bring the whole family! *** Please note this activity is not suitable for children under 10 years of age ***


Self Drive Details. We are on most maps and GPS systems: 219 Coutts Island Road Belfast

What to bring

Your sense of adventure, your smile, long trousers and closed in shoes (for your comfort), other clothing appropriate for the weather, sunglasses and your camera!

We supply Helmets, Wet weather gear and sunblock.

Important Information

Check the video to see the fantastic area you will ride in .

IMPORTANT: When booking please provide level of riding ability, approximate height and weight of each rider and whatever other information you may deem necessary (e.g age or disability), so we can prepare the most appropriate horse(s) for you. Enter this information under 'Special Requirements' when you proceed to checkout. Failure to supply this information may result in the appropriate horse not being available and if so, no refunds will be due.

Price: Rider $70

Available Bookings from December 19 to December 25

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2spaces priced from:

  • Adult$55.00

5spaces priced from:

  • Adult$58.00

2spaces priced from:

  • Adult$70.00

5spaces priced from:

  • Adult$55.00

1spaces priced from:

  • Adult$56.00

5spaces priced from:

  • Adult$41.90

4spaces priced from:

  • Adult$49.00

5spaces priced from:

  • Adult$70.00

2spaces priced from:

  • Adult$70.00

5spaces priced from:

  • Adult$55.00

4spaces priced from:

  • Adult$70.00

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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Jessie McClintock-Maihi from New Zealand wrote on 24 April 2019

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Awesome experience

I loved this horse trek. The guides were awesome and made sure you knew what to do prior to the trek starting. The horses were awesome and I felt safe the whole time. Definitely recommend regardless of your riding experience. We were all beginners in my group and it was an awesome experience. The scenery was beautiful too!

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Shu Ching from Australia wrote on 24 December 2018

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Enjoyable and safe!

Fantastic historical horse tracks, enjoyable first time horse riding, and well experienced guide.

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Aleisha Weastell from New Zealand wrote on 07 October 2018

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Highly recommend

We are local in Christchurch, I highly recommend horse trekking! I took my husband on a cute date and we both thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The instructor was amazing and so funny and interactive. The horses were very friendly and took all experience levels well (I had never been on a horse before). It was very beautiful, and had got to see a part of the Waimakariri we had not seen before. Absolutely amazing. We loved it so much we are booking our wee girl into the holiday programme next week ❤️. Thank you for the experience.

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Denise Wiggins from New Zealand wrote on 23 April 2019

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Anjum Shaikh from New Zealand wrote on 19 December 2017

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First time rider

It was nice experience with horse as it was my first time and felt easy and I think 1 hour is enough for first time doing treking as its tiring as well after riding...but overall good. We gone near the river and it was nice scene by passing through the river and nice explanation was also given about river which comes from South and takes nly 15 mnt for a whole round.

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