Things to do in South Island, New Zealand: The Best Equestrian Trails

We are a small horsetrekking business situated 50 minutes inland from Oamaru in the scenic Waitaki Valley in the South Island of New Zealand. We specialise in offering personalized treks for 1-3 people in big country with great views and scenery. Ride times arranged to suit your itinerary from 1 hour to all day. Some experience is necessary for the longer rides over 2 hours. Great riding and good horses. Accommodation available.

We have 7 beautiful horses - 6 are Clydsedale x thoroughbred and one is a purebred Morgan, all of whom we totally adore and have wonderful personalities. All of our treks are in small groups, so you get more attention and help also with riding for the less confident. Nervous riders and young children (10+) can have their horse led on a lead rope by one of our experienced guides. The rides vary to suit ability. There is a one hour ride to suit beginners. This is along the rivers edge and through some bush tracks. Lots of fun. The two hour ride is suitable also for beginners to the experienced. The beginners don't go as far but is a super ride along the rivers edge also, through winding bush and forest tracks. If the riders can trot we also go over the sand dunes to the beach. Experienced riders can have a canter on the beach. If you bring your camera along we stop at various nice spots and take photos for you to remind you of your day We supply helmets, gloves and wet weather gear. We do have a weight limit -- to protect the horses backs -- of 100 kg We are situated ten minutes drive from invercargill CBD. Many overseas travellers have come along - their general comment - "its blows them away - so much "space" and freedom! We operate all year around, but we are weather dependent. If you love the outdoors, some good company and a great ride come for a trek, Times are limited - depending on availability - 1-5 people per ride. "A True Southern Experience"

We offer horse rides for all levels of riders. We have a farm ride option, or beach rides. We also organize multi day riding holidays into the mountains, and offer accommodation in our tipi camp on the farm. We use natural horsemanship, and our horses welfare comes first. With 30 horses to choose from, we have horses suited to all levels of experience.

Goldfields Horse Treks take you for an unforgettable ride through the incredible scenery of the Kawarau Gorge. Step back in time as you ride through the workings of a historic goldfield passing Chinatown, mining tunnels and original machinery of the gold rush era. Riding in a small group we always ensure a personalised trek and match the pace to your individual experience and confidence level.