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Horse Trekking
Horse Trekking
Enjoy riding and treking through mountain beech forest, along braided river beds, over 150 year old pack trails, across high country sheep and cattle stations.
No matter what your experience level, an appropriate horse/pony and route direction will ensure you have a magical experience.
….take the road less travelled.
Experience New Zealand Horse Trekking in Style
Otahuna Lodge offers its guests the services of an exceptional local provider specialising in the principles of natural horsemanship or “horse whispering”. A variety of excellent guided horse rides are available from short afternoon jaunts on the Port Hills to full-day adventures along spectacular stretches of the South Island’s coastline and mountainsides.
Partner up with your horse to experience some of the most spectacular high country riding in New Zealand! From ½ day to six days of trekking, you'll enjoy seeing some of the best high country in New Zealand, on strong, responsive horses and with fantastic guides! Traverse mountain beech forest, braided river beds, 150 year old pack trails, and high country sheep and cattle stations. No matter what your experience level, an appropriate horse/pony and route direction will be available to ensure you have a wonderful trekking experience.
Riding at Grasmere Lodge is a great opportunity to enjoy the fresh air and quietness of the high country, following in the hoofprints of the shepherds who have preceded us. The most popular trek at Grasmere suits riders of all abilities and lasts for about 90 minutes, through the farm paddocks and up through native matagouri scrub to one of the most spectacular view points on the ranch.
Step into a horse riding landscape second to none in New Zealand. Our privately guided rides take in the beach at the head of Lake Wakatipu and across our very own Wyuna High Country Station where just you and your horse share this magnificent farm with the cattle and deer and the occasional wild goat. Longer rides take you to the Scheelite Mines high above the lake into The Richardson Mountains.
On well-schooled ex – competition mounts who suit all levels of riding experience guests explore Harakeke a 2300-acre working dairy, sheep and horse farm. Featuring lush native trees and bush, inhabited by a wondrous variety of birds, deer and wild turkey. Stunning panoramic views of the mountains and the lake enhance the experience even more. All equipment supplied.