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Horse & Carriage Tours - Matakana Country Park
Experience the charm of Matakana with a relaxing horse-drawn carriage ride through beautiful country park scenery
Experience the charm of Matakana with a relaxing horse-drawn carriage ride through beautiful country park scenery
Highlights
- Scenic horse-drawn carriage ride through beautiful Matakana Country Park
- A unique countryside experience just 45 minutes from Auckland
- Perfect to pair with Matakana cafés, vineyards, and sculpture walks close by
Enjoy a charming horse-drawn carriage ride through the beautiful Matakana Country Park, just 45 minutes north of Auckland.
Relax as you travel through the park’s leafy lanes, taking in the peaceful countryside and unique atmosphere of one of Auckland’s favourite weekend destinations.
Matakana is well known for its boutique vineyards, cafés, and restaurants, making this the perfect experience to enjoy before coffee at a local café or lunch at the Stables Restaurant.
A wonderful way to slow down, soak up the scenery, and experience Matakana a little differently.
All prices are shown inNZD ($)
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- Carriage Tour$74.90 Less than 6 at this price!
- Carriage Tour$59.90 Less than 6 at this price!
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- Carriage Tour$74.90 Less than 6 at this price!
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- Carriage Tour$59.90 Less than 6 at this price!
- Carriage Tour$59.90 Less than 6 at this price!
- Carriage Tour$74.90 Less than 6 at this price!
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- Carriage Tour$84.90 Less than 6 at this price!
- Carriage Tour$74.90 Less than 6 at this price!
- Carriage Tour$84.90 Less than 6 at this price!
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- Carriage Tour$100.00
- Carriage Tour$59.90 Less than 6 at this price!
- Carriage Tour$100.00
- Carriage Tour$84.90 Less than 6 at this price!
- Carriage Tour$84.90 Less than 6 at this price!
- Carriage Tour$84.90 Less than 6 at this price!
- Carriage Tour$100.00
- Carriage Tour$100.00
- Carriage Tour$59.90 Less than 6 at this price!
- Carriage Tour$100.00
- Carriage Tour$59.90 Less than 6 at this price!
- Carriage Tour$100.00
- Carriage Tour$59.90 Less than 6 at this price!
- Carriage Tour$74.90 Less than 6 at this price!
- Carriage Tour$84.90 Less than 6 at this price!
- Carriage Tour$74.90 Less than 6 at this price!
- Carriage Tour$59.90 Less than 6 at this price!
- Carriage Tour$59.90 Less than 6 at this price!
- Carriage Tour$100.00
- Carriage Tour$59.90 Less than 6 at this price!
- Carriage Tour$74.90 Less than 6 at this price!
- Carriage Tour$84.90 Less than 6 at this price!
- Carriage Tour$100.00
- Carriage Tour$84.90 Less than 6 at this price!
- Carriage Tour$74.90 Less than 6 at this price!
- Carriage Tour$74.90 Less than 6 at this price!
- Carriage Tour$74.90 Less than 6 at this price!
- Carriage Tour$74.90 Less than 6 at this price!
- Carriage Tour$100.00
- Carriage Tour$84.90 Less than 6 at this price!
- Carriage Tour$74.90 Less than 6 at this price!
- Carriage Tour$74.90 Less than 6 at this price!
- Carriage Tour$59.90 Less than 6 at this price!
- Carriage Tour$74.90 Less than 6 at this price!
- Carriage Tour$74.90 Less than 6 at this price!
- Carriage Tour$84.90 Less than 6 at this price!
- Carriage Tour$84.90 Less than 6 at this price!
- Carriage Tour$74.90 Less than 6 at this price!
- Carriage Tour$59.90 Less than 6 at this price!
- Carriage Tour$74.90 Less than 6 at this price!
- Carriage Tour$74.90 Less than 6 at this price!
- Carriage Tour$74.90 Less than 6 at this price!
- Carriage Tour$84.90 Less than 6 at this price!
- Carriage Tour$84.90 Less than 6 at this price!
- Carriage Tour$74.90 Less than 6 at this price!
Authenticated Reviews
Real highlights, tips, and the helpful advice straight from Bookme customers who’ve actually done this experience.
Showing all 5 authenticated Bookme reviews
Sara Huang from New Zealand wrote on 15 June 2026
Magical
The experience was genuinely magical. I had the pleasure of meeting Christine and Patrick, who were so lovely and friendly. My partner and I really enjoyed the history behind the staple and the horses, especially the carriage ride itself.
From Horse & Carriage Tours - Matakana Country Park
Hi Sara, Thank you for your review, we are so happy to know that you both enjoyed the carriage ride. All the best and hopefully we might see you another time.
vicky09q from New Zealand wrote on 26 May 2026
Very good experience
We had a good time with the lovely couple.
From Horse & Carriage Tours - Matakana Country Park
Thank you for taking the time to give us a review - we really enjoy giving our customers a unique experience and sharing our lovely environment. All the best from both of us.
jamalqazi from New Zealand wrote on 13 May 2026
Great and friendly team
Great people very friendly and we all loved the carriage ride great fun for the kids and a great couple Christine and Patrick are Patrick through out the whole ride entertained our son with stories about the horses and farm etc thanks again would recommend everyone to go and do this as it's a great experience and Christine even took a lot of photos of us being on the carriage and sent them through after thanks again
From Horse & Carriage Tours - Matakana Country Park
Thank you so much for your kind comments, it was a pleasure to take you all for a birthday ride for your son, we enjoy sharing our special horse with others. So pleased you got to go to Sheepworld afterwards for Alan to enjoy inter reaction with the sheep. All the best from both of us.
ferny from Australia wrote on 21 March 2026
Amazing Experience
Absolutely fabulous day trip from Auckland. Christine and Patrick couldn’t be more friendly or accommodating and Lachie our Clydesdale horse was beautiful! Thoroughly recommend as a highlight of our trip and great value! Thankyou!
From Horse & Carriage Tours - Matakana Country Park
Thank you for your kind review, we love giving people the opportunity to enjoy our horses and you were great company to share them with. All the best for the rest of your holiday.
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Alicia Povey from New Zealand wrote on 03 July 2026
Enchanting
We had an amazing experience. Excellent friendly communication in arranging this with Christine. Beautiful day with a gorgeous talented Clydesdale and a awesome kind guide Patrick. Definitely recommend ❤️