Each March hundreds of horses and riders, wagoners and walkers follow the old gold trails throughout Otago and Northern Southland, in a re-enactment of the discovery of gold on which the Otago province was founded.
Each March hundreds of horses and riders, wagoners and walkers follow the old gold trails throughout Otago and Northern Southland, in a re-enactment of the discovery of gold on which the Otago province was founded.
Experience the beauty of New Zealand's Franz Josef Glacier country on horseback, with a backdrop of mountain ranges and rainforest. Soak up the magnificent views of the Southern Alps and the spectacular glacier as you trek over lush farmland, glacial moraine and riverbed.
Located in the historic Orton Bradley park, in Charteris Bay, twenty minutes from Lyttelton. They offer 1, 2.5 and 3.5 hour horse treks, on a variety of horses to suit your level of experience.
Ride the historic trails shaped as many as 100 years ago by those early settlers. With access to over 40 kilometres of trails, on approximately 5000 acres of land, there is much scope for trekking.
Grasmere Lodge is a one of New Zealand's premier luxury lodges. Grasmere Lodge is a High Country Retreat where luxury and natural splendour come together in the heart of the Southern Alps, of New Zealand's South Island.
Situated above Muriwai Beach on Auckland's West Coast, just 35 minutes from the city centre. Set on ten acres of pasture and native bush, they offer personalised horse treks and riding lessons. They also offer farmstays with a farm tour including sheep shearing, feeding of cows and a tractor ride around the farm.