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Horse Trek - 1 Hour Waimak River Horse Trek

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Set amongst stunning riverside scenery, Waimak River Riding Centre offers a safe and enjoyable riding experience for all abilities!

Set amongst stunning riverside scenery, Waimak River Riding Centre offers a safe and enjoyable riding experience for all abilities!

Highlights

  • Take in the beautiful scenery of the countryside on horseback
  • Suitable for all riding abilities
  • Fun for the whole family
  • Only a 15 minute drive from central Christchurch

Waimak River Riding Centre Limited is a professionally run operation with safety at a high standard and is the closest horse trek business to Christchurch city.

Located within the Christchurch City limits you can be forgiven for thinking you are in the middle of nowhere. The lower reaches of the Waimakariri River are noted for their large braided river beds, bird colonies and stunning glacial blue waters!

Our trails take you past the patchwork paddocks and hedge windbreaks typical of the Canterbury plains, through the lush foliage of the woodlands next to the river and out onto the expansive river bed. With the river permitting we will guide you through the crystal clear waters where we can water the horses and enjoy the unique sensation of river crossing on horseback.

You can take this all in from the back of your trusty mount, especially chosen for your level of riding ability to ensure a safe and exciting experience. Choose the pace that suits you and soak up the stunning scenery and great riding spaces along the Waimakariri River.

Our experienced guides will lead the way through this beautiful area and take photo's along the way which we can send to your email address! Children are very welcome. Why not bring the whole family!

Looking for a longer ride? Check out the 2 Hour Waimak River Horse Trek!

Per Person $90.00

What's included

  • 1 hour horse trek
  • Helmet

Duration

  • Allow approximately 1 hour for the whole experience

Location

  • 219 Coutts Island Road, Belfast, Christchurch.

Restrictions

  • Minimum age: 10
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.

    Our weight limit for trekking is 95 kg

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Bad Weather Refunds

  • If your experience is cancelled by the operator (because of the weather or anything else out of your control) you will be entitled to a full refund.

Notes

  • IMPORTANT: When booking please provide level of riding ability, height and weight of each rider (our weight limit is 95kg) and whatever other information you may deem necessary (e.g disability), so we can prepare the most appropriate horse(s) for you. Failure to supply this information may result in the appropriate horse not being available and if so, no refunds will be due.

    Our Riding Centre is located alongside the Waimakariri (Waimak) River on the Northern boundary of the Christchurch City limit - Just 15 minutes drive from the central city.

    Please note check-in is 30 minutes prior to departure time.

Available Bookings from 29 Mar to 11 Apr 2024

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  • Per Person$65.00 Less than 6 at this price!

  • Per Person$90.00

  • Per Person$90.00

  • Per Person$90.00

  • Per Person$65.00 Less than 6 at this price!

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  • Per Person$82.00 Less than 6 at this price!

  • Per Person$71.00 Less than 6 at this price!

  • Per Person$90.00

  • Per Person$90.00

  • Per Person$65.00 Less than 6 at this price!

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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angelaj9 from New Zealand wrote on 25 October 2022

I have become a regular!

Beautiful horses and the best way to enjoy a beautiful morning. Loving being back on a horse after many years and now I have 'the bug'. Dash is my favourite to ride.....x

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michelleb46 from New Zealand wrote on 09 February 2023

Amazing highly recommend

Thank you so much for making our day so great, Sid, Nemo, and Rocky were so wonderful to ride on this very peaceful beautiful scenery track and you guys were so experienced and professional.. Thanks team from Michelle Iason and Eva

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Tomomi from New Zealand wrote on 27 January 2023

Fatastic

Beautiful people and relaxed atmosphere!

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Lea Spajic from New Zealand wrote on 27 January 2023

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Lovely team and great support for absolute beginners!!

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Shay McAuley from New Zealand wrote on 26 January 2023

Relaxing Trek

Relaxing ride with a very quick splash in the Waimak

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