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Horse Riding Tour in Te Anau

Explore some of New Zealand's most beautiful areas on horseback with this range of outstanding horse riding tours from the popular Te Anau region!
Horse Riding Tour in Te Anau

Highlights

  • 1 or 2 hour horse riding tour

  • Beginners & experienced riders welcome

  • Includes safety gear and refreshments

  • Operates all year round

  • Admire the wonderful view of Te Anau region

  • Horses available for all level riders

More info

Inclusions

  • Safety helmets
  • Light refreshment at the highest point
  • 1 or 2 hour horse trek
  • Experienced guide
  • Calm and well looked after horses!

Highlights

  • We ride to a high point of the Te Anau basin to earn the panoramic 360 degree view of the spectacular mountain ranges and sparkling waters of Lake Te Anau
  • We have horses to suit all levels of riders confidence. Beginners and people with no previous experience are welcome - our horses are calm and will look after you

Time

  • Located 5 minutes drive from the Te Anau township
  • Morning ride 9:00 am
  • Afternoon ride 1:00 pm
  • Summer Hours (1 Oct - 30 April)
  • Winter Hours (1st May - Sept 30th)
  • Winter 1 Hour Ride is at 10am - however, subject to change on the day to work around weather
  • Winter rides are walking only

Duration

  • Experience last approximately 2.5 hours
  • 1.5 hours for Winter ride

What To Bring

  • Sunscreen and a windbreaker / light rain jacket
  • Camera (your guide will take a photo of you and your horse with the mountains or lake as a magnificient memento for you)
  • Sturdy footwear
  • Long trousers

Additional Information

  • Experience - We have horses to suit all levels of riders confidence. Beginners and people with no previous experience are welcome - our horses are calm and will look after you. For the more experienced riders we have horses with a bit more spirit so we can match a horse to you so you have fun too. We can cater for different levels within the group so if someone in the group has had no previous experience but you want to canter on the ride we allow for both of you to get the most from your ride. This needs to be arranged in advance so please tell us at your time of booking
  • Guides - Our client to guide ratio depends on the experience of the riders. For beginners, we have a client to guide ratio of at least 1 guide to 4 beginner riders for maximum safety and comfort
  • Minimum Age - 6 years depending on the size of the child, they must be able to sit a horse by themself and be led from another
  • Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
  • Maximum Weight - For our horse's safety and well being, we have a weight limit for riders of 95kg/210lbs

Booking Information

  • Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
  • Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience.
  • For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
  • If for any reason you find it necessary to cancel your trip, please notify Westray Horse Treks as soon as possible. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before departure time will be charged in full.

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Location

From

$158.06

AUD

Age Groups

Primary school (6-8)
Middle school (9-11)
Young teens (12-14)
Teens (15-17)
Students (18+)

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