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10 Best Horses Tours In New Zealand

New Zealand's best.

New Zealand's 10 most popular horses tours, in one place. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what you will pay.

10 Best Horses Tours In New Zealand

Cardrona High Country Pub Trail Horse Trek (Intermediate level+)

Cardrona High Country Pub Trail Horse Trek (Intermediate level+) - Entering the Central Otago gold-rush story at The Cardrona

1.Cardrona High Country Pub Trail Horse Trek (Intermediate level+)

Most Popular★ 5.0

Intermediate small-group horseback trek near Wanaka in Central Otago, with gold-rush stories, river crossings, and a Cardrona Hotel drink.

“What an amazing ride. Our guide Summer managed a group of 6 whose riding skills ranged from none to experienced. She did a great job of keeping us together while telling us of the history of the area. Due to our group skill (or lack thereoRead more”

269 reviewsFrom $433.78by The Cardrona

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Guided Horse Trekking from Rotorua

Guided Horse Trekking from Rotorua - The Mt. Ngongotaha Trails: Farmland, Bush, and Uneven Ground

2.Guided Horse Trekking from Rotorua

★ 5.0

Guided horse trek through Mt. Ngongotaha foothills with Lake Rotorua views, helmets included, beginner-friendly pace, and small groups.

“We had an incredible experience. My husband had never rode a horse before. The horses were well trained and the guides were very helpful. And the view at the top of the hill is spectacular!”

159 reviewsFrom $68.26by Adventure Playground Rotorua Limited

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Gold Discovery Trail Horse Trek Cardrona – Most popular!

Gold Discovery Trail Horse Trek Cardrona - Most popular! - Getting started at 2125 Cardrona Valley Road (and why timing matters)

3.Gold Discovery Trail Horse Trek Cardrona – Most popular!

★ 5.0

Ride the Gold Discovery Trail in Cardrona Valley near Wānaka. Beginner-friendly 2-hour horse trek with views, farms, and gold-rush stories.

“Beautiful trek with an amazing guide and extremely friendly horses - a great way to get to know a bit about the landscape, the history of the region and just to enjoy the scenery with a bit of fun - highly recommend it! Many thanks to all”

151 reviewsFrom $309.67by The Cardrona

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Half Day Walter Peak Horse Trek and Cruise from Queenstown

Half Day Walter Peak Horse Trek and Cruise from Queenstown - Walter Peak High Country Farm Tea: The Real Motivation

4.Half Day Walter Peak Horse Trek and Cruise from Queenstown

★ 4.5

Small-group Lake Wakatipu cruise plus an easy Walter Peak horse trek and proper tea, with Remarkables views and beginner-friendly guides.

“I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this trip. It was very relaxed and informative. Reading other reviews beforehand helped to manage my expectations that it was going to be just a very short and easy ride. I enjoyed seeing the beautiful Walter Peak farm and tourist destination - it's a well-oiled enterprise…”

101 reviewsFrom $142.11by RealNZ

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Golden Hills Horse Trek in Central Otago

Golden Hills Horse Trek in Central Otago - The “Top Hill Trek” flow: from Central Otago to Mount Pisa

River Valley Stables – Burn The Breeze, Half Day Horse Ride For Riders

River Valley Stables - Burn The Breeze, Half Day Horse Ride For Riders - Riding Along the Rangitikei: Views Plus Real Horse Energy

7.River Valley Stables – Burn The Breeze, Half Day Horse Ride For Riders

★ 5.0

Half-day natural horsemanship ride near Taihape with small groups, oilskin gear, and canters in the Rangitikei River hills.

“our guide was amazing. we came from America and this riding experience was absolutely magical. A wonderful New Zealand experience, riding through the country side and valleys. This was a great experience and not just a head to butt Read more”

19 reviewsFrom $170.66by River Valley Adventures

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Cardrona Valley: Horse Trekking Experience

Cardrona Valley: Horse Trekking Experience - Safety Briefing First, Then a One-on-One Riding Lesson That Actually Helps

8.Cardrona Valley: Horse Trekking Experience

★ 5.0

Gentle horse trekking in Cardrona Valley with a small group, one-on-one coaching, and chances to trot, canter, and spot wildlife.

“It was an amazing horseback riding experience! Kelly was very attentive, teaching us and guiding us along the way. The horses were well-trained, and it wasn’t just a casual walk — we actually got to gallop, cross streams, and go up and down slopes. It was something I had never experienced before. Thank you for…”

12 reviews2 hoursFrom $298by The Cardrona

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Private Tour – Horse Riding, Wine Tasting and Art Trail

Private Tour - Horse Riding, Wine Tasting and Art Trail - Guided horse riding through the bush: matching you to the right horse

Matakana Art & Horse Riding Experience Private Tour From Auckland

Matakana Art & Horse Riding Experience Private Tour From Auckland - Pickup from Auckland CBD: easy start, low hassle

10.Matakana Art & Horse Riding Experience Private Tour From Auckland

★ 5.0

Private Matakana day trip from Auckland with Warkworth horse riding, Sculptureum art gardens, Chocolate Brown tastings, gelato, lunch

“We spent a wonderful day with Karthik as our tour guide. The day proceeded efficiently as we were able to experience different aspects of Matakana. I was worried about my toddler riding a horse for the first time but the owners made sure Read more”

3 reviewsFrom $588.92by ExperienceKart

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