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Heavenly Horse Treks - 2 Hour Trek - Martinborough

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Spend 2 hours of pure delight in stunning South Wairarapa countryside, as you feel the earth thumping beneath you and your horse.

Spend 2 hours of pure delight in stunning South Wairarapa countryside, as you feel the earth thumping beneath you and your horse.

Riversdale Station is home to Heavenly Horse Treks and has been in the family of your hosts Ben and Georgie Lutyens since 1842. It stands as one of the earliest farmed stations in New Zealand.

You’ll find a stable of meticulously selected horses, both for their temperament and character. With Station bred, Quarter horse, Standard bred, Appaloosa, Paint and Clyde, there’s a horse to fit you!

Stock and game roam free on the station, there’s hardly a gate and few fences. The tracks are never ending, with wide open riverbeds, rolling hills and views that just don’t stop. You will be guided by a friendly and knowledgeable equine expert.

Need to know:

  • Riding hats are provided
  • Foot wear: a boot with a small heel or tramping boots are suitable. Running or track shoes are not ideal but will suffice.
  • Wear long trousers. Track pants are ideal, loose and comfortable. Not Jeans.
  • Bring a light wind proof/water proof jacket.
  • Don't forget sun cream and your camera.
  • A basic lesson is included if required.
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    Price: $100 Per Person (Minimum 2 people)

    Extras: Book for additional people as you proceed to check out.

    Duration: 2 Hours

    Location: 4417 White Rock Road, RD2, South Wairarapa (A wonderfully scenic two hours drive from Wellington, or one hour from Martinborough)

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    Patricia Dilnot from United Kingdom wrote on 25 March 2017

    Heavenly Horse Trek

    Highly recommended. We were a group of 4. Made very welcome. The horses were excellent laid back steady neddys. Great as 3 of our group were total novice. The ride out was amazing. Scenery you wouldn't have found anywhere else. I for sure will book again when we return to New Zealand. A trip to White Rock (beautiful beach and fishing totally deserted)about 20 mins finished the day.

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    Anon from New Zealand wrote on 08 February 2017

    Nice horse trek

    Great friendly staff confident and help instil confidence in you. Good tips on how to rise and control horses. Horses well trained at following each other and not wondering off if unable to control them. One horse kicked out a few times when being followed to closely however which did make it difficult at times

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    Filipe from Germany wrote on 03 May 2018

    Amazing experience

    Ben was our guide and he was very friendly, the horses were great and the scenery stunning. Would 100% recommend.

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    Michal from New Zealand wrote on 07 April 2018

    Thanks for a wonderful afternoon :)

    Thank you very much for a beautiful trip and for being so supportive & patient. We enjoyed the views, loved crossing the streams and overall felt safe and well looked after.

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    Alex Gibbons from New Zealand wrote on 11 December 2017

    Magical Place

    Amazing place and well worth the trip from Wellington. Views were spectacular and the staff friendly. The only slight downside was that some of the horses were a little too fond of eating grass. Overall, we would highly recommended Heavenly Horse Treks.

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