We had so much fun Nordic skiing, the tracks were awesome, and many, the staff were great, and it was a well spent day and value for money.

In general, being outside is good for you, but, being outside in the snow is better! Wonderful staff in a great spot. Escape the chaos of the ski resorts and head to Snowfarm :)

Big day of family fun in the sun! No lifts or crowds, plenty of space, an epic view and a scenic drive. Our 4wd had no worries on the well maintained, wide dirt road and ample parking is at the door. The 3 and 5 year olds had a great time at Mini Merinos while hubby and I squeezed in a beginner lesson. Lots of little kids there being towed in trailers and playing in the snow zone. Took about 30mins on the 13km winding drive from Cardrona. Rental gear is light and super comfy. Cafe is good value, at town prices. We enjoyed a perfect blue sky day and needed only wear a merino layer and a shell jacket. Thank you Snow Farm. See you again next week!

Such a fun experience. My family amd I had never skied before and the instructor was so patient with us. Definitely be on our list of things to do when we come back!

Pretty good experience, would definitely go again. Not much people go there so that’s good. We had a Toyota Corolla make it up the hills with no problems without the chains.

Amazing day at snow farm, great staff and very friendly instructor to learn x-country skiing

The owner/tour guide was awesome. Our safety was top priority! The experience and panoramic views were outstanding. Highly recommend people to do this. Happy customer.

Amazing guide Tim. Unbelievable views. So much fun riding in the snow. Such a beautiful country NZ is. Will def bring the kids back for the experience. We were lucky to get a great discounted price with book me but I would not hesitate in paying for full price for this life time experience. Thank you.

It was the most fun activity I did while on my stay in Queenstown!! 100% would recommend , felt super safe and went all the way to the top! Amazing 360 views!

It was such a great experience that I won't forget where you drive the quad bike up to the mountains throughout the farms till you reach the highest peak on the mountain where it literally snows and the time we reached there it was snowing and it was the best experience of my life. I'm more than happy to do this again with my family and would highly recommend to anyone who is just wanting to get some adventure. Our host was amazing and she made sure that I was comfortable riding the quad bike. The photos you see is real and that's what you will see and person which is just unreal. 5/5

Me and my four mates, our first time quad biking didn’t know it was that simple. But definitely a must do activity, very fun when with a lot of people. Stuffs were very kind and cool. I would definitely do this again .

One of the best highligts of our trip! Such a thrilling, but worth it experience!

Great for those that are adventurous. Simon our guide was very chilled, laid back, fun. We unfortunately got hit by a blizzard and around minus 25˚C but we knew the conditions on that day and we aware - also knew we would be in good hands. We got snow, wind, sun the works - awesome! Quad Bikes were great and handled all the terrains, steep hills, slight cambers, up and down. One of our best tours/experiences as local Kiwis!

great

The ride was safe and fun. Did a 2hrs tracking up the mountains. All the horses are well trained. Fortunately we had a great weather too! Highly recommended!

Amazing countryside, fantastic guides and gorgeous horses. Thank you :)

Great experience. Horses are gorgeous and good natured, and the scenery is stunning. All the staff were lovely and our guide, Sarah I believe, was excellent, full of information and funny. Definitely recommend this.

We had a blast. Lovely drive from Queenstown. Tracey was a star and let us re schedule our booking, even though we accidentally booked the wrong day. The Clutha river is beautiful and we loved the thrills of the 360s and knowledge we got to learn about the area during the boat trip! Scenery is breathtaking. Great morning definitely one of the highlights of our trip. Thanks again!

What a great afternoon in the backcountry of cardrona. Great for all levels of riders, many laughs and a fantastic guide deb! I couldn't believe how calm the horses are and well mannered. Great kiwi experience even for kiwis! ? Thank you will come back one day!

We had a great time. The drive from Queenstown was beautiful as well. Debs and Jo were super friendly and obviously very passionate about what they're doing. Our horses were very gentle and calm! We were surprised how sore our legs were after riding. Had a great time, would definitely like to do it again if we're visiting.

We were offered some extra layers when we arrived slightly under dressed which we were so thankful for! Our guide was amazing, the horses were suited well to us and the trek itself was so fun! Over all highly recommend! Couldn’t have been better!

The homestead is located a short stroll off the main road just before Cardrona Ski Fields. We hired a car for the day for ease, comfort and to take in the scenery along our drive. From the second we arrive we were welcomed like family. Horses are beautiful and well looked after. The trail takes you through open paddocks with breathtaking views, over a stream and through the hills. My daughter (10yrs old) had never ridden before, she was trotting with ease after minutes, credit to the owners, guides, and well trained horse. Wear the Drizabone jacket! It keeps you comfortably warm from the elements, gives the experience an authentic feel and makes for a great photo half way through the trek. Will do this again in a heart beat...when we get back over the ditch from Oz! Thanks again Back Country Saddles xx

Best experience in NZ so far! Absolutely loved it. I'm used to horse riding but it was my partners very first time and by the end of it he was basically a cowboy! Definitely coming back soon!

Had the best 2 hours of our lives! Superb!

Great ride, with a lovely chatty tour guide and group of similar level so we could enjoy riding at a faster pace than walking! Lovely country.

Absolutely incredible experience! The ride felt really personal and tailored to each group, instead of super commercialised. The guides were really helpful and knowledgeable on both the landscape and the horses. It was so nice seeing and supporting a locally owned and operated small company, when there are so many big corporate chains in the Queenstown area. You can also tell they really care for their horses and put the horses needs first which is super important. 12/10 experience - would recommend to people of all ages and riding abilities

I’ve been on many a horse ride and this one was, by far, the best of all. Firstly, the horses - beautiful, responsive, and very well behaved. I love Appaloosas and riding them across such picturesque surroundings felt like something out of an old Western. For me, that was heaven. Actually, calling the scenery picturesque is an understatement - it’s beyond words. Add to all of this our wonderful guide, Frenchie, who, not only led the ride, but was attuned to each riders ability and allowed them to ride accordingly. A “must-do” in a list of awesome activities around Queenstown. Heading back soon with the whole family next time!

I am a novice rider and the ladies at back country saddles were very patient. The group leader was so knowledgeable, between bursts of cantering we would slow up to soak in the scenery and she pointed out local wildlife and native flora. Be sure to add your weight and height when booking on bookme to make it easier on the day!

The most amazing adventure in the Qtown area. It was My wife and 2 daughters first time on a horse and the staff were lovely and patient. Would pay double the amount price to do it again. Loved it and recommend it to everyone.

We loved everything about this ride; the people (Deb and Frenchie), the horses (all willing, safe and responsive) and the amazing scenery. Absolutely the best way to see the high country of New Zealand without the crowds. We had all levels of rider from dead set beginner to experienced and all loved it and didn't want it to finish.

The staff were excellent with my nervous 10 year old and coached her along so she rode without a guide rope and was confident enough to Trott. Can't praise them enough, although now she does want a pony! The staff are very knowledgeable about the area and act as tour guides as well as riding instructors. The horses are beautiful with lovely pleasant natures and obviously the scenery is spectacular. We will definitely return on our next visit. I would thoroughly recommend Backcountry Saddles to beginners and experienced riders alike.