The Cardrona
Activities in Horse trekking. 2 options listed, booked online through Bookit.
What stands out
- Trading name on Tourism New Zealand: The Cardrona Horse Treks & Quad Bike Tours
- Rides on a working sheep and cattle station in the Cardrona Valley, 20 minutes from Wanaka
- Horses are 11 geldings, all former harness racehorses
- Rides in all weather; may cancel if weather or minimum numbers require
Options and prices
The Gold Discovery Trail
- From
- NZ$449 per adult ('from' price (Tourism New Zealand lists NZ$449 to NZ$599); photo package NZ$25 cash)
- Length
- Allow 2 hours; meet 9:30am (1pm on request)
- Group size
- Minimum two riders; single riders waitlisted or can ask for a private ride
- Minimum age
- 5+
- Weight limit
- 105 kg, strictly; riders are weighed
- Meeting point
- The Cardrona headquarters, 2125 Cardrona Valley Rd, Cardrona
- Included
- Riding instruction before the ride, Helmet (mandatory)
- Cancellation
- Full refund or reschedule with 24 hours' notice; no refund within 24 hours, for late arrivals or no-shows.
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The High Country Pub Trail
- From
- NZ$549 per adult ('from' price)
- Length
- Allow 3.5 hours; meet 12:30pm
- Group size
- Minimum two riders
- Minimum age
- Intermediate level and up; not recommended for small children
- Weight limit
- 105 kg, strictly; riders are weighed
- Included
- A drink at the Cardrona Hotel, Helmet (mandatory)
- Cancellation
- Full refund or reschedule with 24 hours' notice; no refund within 24 hours, for late arrivals or no-shows.
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