The overnight trek: 2 days - 1 night
The ultimate backcountry adventure! An all inclusive multi-day trek with an overnight mountain stay, spanning mountains, hillsides and pristine lake waters. Best suited to the more adventurous, active rider/person who enjoys being outside in beautiful nature.
The trek is a beautiful 15km ride through a variety of landscapes, it feels like you are travelling through different country. There is a good 4km climb winding it's way uphill towards the hut which then gives the most beautiful views of Lake Wanaka.
Nathan will drive a truck with our gear, and food, so we only need to bring the minimum on the horses. This means we can have fun doing some trotting and cantering as well.
We believe this ride is one of the best in New Zealand.
The food and non alcoholic drinks are included. We work with a local chef who makes the best meals right from her garden. We then bring it with us so you will be well nourished.
Once you arrive at camp there will be a cheese platter waiting for you with your drinks while I take care of your horse. However if you like to help you are more than welcome to. We can work with dietary requirements so please tell us if there are any. There will be a lot of food so you won’t leave hungry.
This is at the top in between the hut, and the paddock
Because we ride up a big mountain this means the second day involves a little bit of walking. We value the health of our horses a lot, and to keep them strong and healthy we don't want to ride them down a steep hill. This saves their shoulders, and we keep them happy and healthy.
This means you will have to lead your horse down for 20-30 minutes which is quite nice actually. They are very easy to lead, or else I can lead a few if that is easier. Plus you get to look down the most beautiful view of Wanaka!
This is a “glamping” experience and we want to make this the most memorable trip with horses. The riding is absolutely amazing and it is an experience you will always remember.
Pricing:
$1850 per person
Solo traveller: send us an email and we can try to get others to join you, or you join an existing booking
This ride is only available from December 1st - 31st of March
This is a “glamping” experience and we want to make this the most memorable trip with horses. The riding is absolutely amazing and it is an experience you will always remember.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
This was the most fun and unique experience I have ever had with horses. The terrain is just so versatile, and around ever corner you are blown away by nature. Sam and Nathan looked after us in the best way ever.
We will be back!
I went with 3 girlfriends, and I am not a "camper" so I was worries about this experience. But I was so amazed by the service of Sam and Nathan and their kind horses. We had super comfortable beds, hot water bottles, and I loved the whole experience. It was so much better than I ever could have imagined.
I have ridden in many places in the world, but this was by far the best ride. The horses, and how well looked after they are, the beautiful mountains, and of course the lake! Loved swimming, and being outside spending time in nature away from the busy daily life