Small-Group Gold Discovery Horse Riding in Cardrona Valley
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130 Ratings
Cardrona
Embark on a small-group horse riding adventure in Cardrona Valley. Explore the stunning scenery, learn about the gold rush, and enjoy a personalized experience tailored to your riding ability.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Wanaka - Ride a horse along Cardrona River and up in to the mountains whilst enjoying amazing views and commentary about the 1860s gold rush Cardrona experienced.

PLEASE SPECIFY YOUR HORSE RIDING ABILITY UPON BOOKING SO THE APPROPRIATE HORSES ARE SELECTED FOR YOUR RIDE

What's Included
  • Guided Tour
What's Not Included
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional Information

Join us for an exquisite early morning horse ride in Cardrona Valley, Wanaka. We accommodate all levels of horse riding proficiency with limited group sizes. Your journey will take you underneath the willow trees, crossing the river, and upwards into the hills, offering breathtaking views of the valley and the surrounding peaks. Along the way, our knowledgeable guide will enlightening you about the gold rush of the 1860s and the operations of a functioning farm among other intriguing tidbits.

WHEN BOOKING, PLEASE INDICATE YOUR HORSE RIDING SKILL LEVEL TO ENSURE THE MOST SUITABLE HORSES ARE CHOSEN FOR YOUR ADVENTURE

  • Minimum age is 5 years
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • PLEASE SPECIFY YOUR HORSE RIDING ABILITY UPON BOOKING SO WE CAN SELECT THE APPROPRIATE HORSES FOR YOUR RIDE
Location
2125 Cardrona Valley Road
Cardrona Valley Road
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Mich_79s
Apr 14, 2024
Fantastic Experience - Perfect afternoon trail ride with the family. Summer was our guide and she made us all feel welcome and gave us an insight to the history of the area. Very enjoyable and would definitely return.
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Natatisha94
Dec 19, 2023
Loved it! - Me and my husband did a beginner friendly horse riding tour with Kat, and we enjoyed it so much! Horses are super sweet and calm, Kat explained everything very thoroughly, some of the details we didn’t know before even though it’s not our fist time horseback riding. She also told us a lot about the area and took nice photos! Thank you so much for the wonderful experience! Made our day!
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Cassiusvext
Dec 13, 2023
The horses have such personalities! They are wonderful and very experienced horses! - The experience was amazing! The horses have such personalities and are so beautiful. The instructors were amazing and kept everything very simple! There was also a ranch cat and ranch rottweiler ❤️ they are so gorgeous! The view is also so incredible and you don't have to be experienced in riding to do this and feel comfortable. Highly recommend 🙌
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Trek61235563152
Jul 11, 2023
Beautiful winter morning trail ride in Cardrona - We did a two hour trail ride with Blandine with our two kids under 12 - both kids have some horse-riding experience. Kelly was there to help us set up and both Kelly and Blandine were super friendly and helpful. They selected horses appropriate for each rider's ability and comfort level. The ride was beautiful - through some small creeks and the gorgeous hillside around Cardrona. We all had a great time but this was a major highlight for our children who had been begging for a trail ride given all the awesome outdoor activities we enjoyed throughout our stay in New Zealand. Thank you Kelly and Blandine!
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Priscilla_l
Jul 4, 2023
Not to skip this experience - The host and guide were very nice. The trip couldn’t been great without the unique experience we’d enjoyed.
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Nicholas
Jun 19, 2023
Great for First Timers - I've never ridden a horse before and I had no issue on the ride. Nor did the ~5 year old in our group 😄. That said, this is a great trip as long as you understand that this is a walk only ride. We knew this going in, so we had a great time. I rode Danny and he was my dude. Very chill and easy to ride. I hardly had to do anything. Emily was our guide and was very helpful to give me the basics of horseback riding in a very short amount of time so that we could get going on the trail. She also took some great pictures of us. If you're an experienced rider, the Discovery Trail probably isn't the one for you (there are others you can do). If you're a first timer or looking for a leisurely walk among the scenery, this is the one for you. Either way, Cardrona horses trekking is the place to go!
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Ws1
Apr 17, 2023
Wonderful time with great views! - Great experience. Our guide Kelly was so helpful and amazing, great tour, beautiful views and ride. Nice way to see some of the country side and upper hills.
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Matthew
Jan 9, 2023
Epic views, stunning horse - What a fantastic experience. Kel was so experienced and instructive with the kids and made us all feel really safe when we were new to riding. By the end of our stunning two hr trip we were all happily trotting along having had a fantastic experience. Would really recommend for anyone but for us with small children it was perfect.
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Catebonde
Oct 17, 2022
Great horse riding experience - Our guides Kelly and Emily were fantastic. Highly professional, clear communication and reassuring for beginner riders. Lovely horses. Fantastic experience. Highly recommend.
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Johanna_l
Dec 16, 2022
Great but pricy - Very nice experience! The horses are sweet and well behaved and riffing through nzl nature is amazing, however quite pricey for what you get.
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