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Horse Trek - 1 Hour Waimak River Horse Trek

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 $99.00

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.

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

First time rider

Anjum Shaikh from NZ

Horse trekking fun

Roger from NZ

If your thinking of booking this - do it!

cln from NZ

Excellent experience

shangwenz from NZ

Beautiful scenic worth it

brocg from NZ

Beautiful scenic worth it

brocg from NZ

Beautiful scenic worth it

brocg from NZ

Ride Horse

justina7 from NZ

Ride Horse

justina7 from NZ

Beginner

Harpreet Sandhu from Australia

cool cool cool

Inigo Holmes from NZ

cool cool cool

Inigo Holmes from NZ

cool cool cool

Inigo Holmes from NZ

Horse riding

vanessar from NZ

Horse riding

sangitad from NZ

Horse riding

sangitad from NZ

Great day out!

Sarah Heurea from NZ

Great

pyanka from NZ

The absolute best experience

hayleyb28 from NZ

Was so nice!

aivisp from NZ

Was so nice!

aivisp from NZ

Great trek

Grace Taylor from NZ

Fantastic service and ride

michelleh15 from NZ

Fantastic service and ride

michelleh15 from NZ

Birthday horse trek

halie from NZ

Birthday horse trek

halie from NZ

1 hour trek

Nisha Kharkrang from NZ

Birthday funday

leoniev from NZ

Birthday funday

leoniev from NZ

自在愉快的短程騎馬旅程

Paqi from Taiwan

with Nemo

Rex from NZ

Super fun!

julias5 from NZ

Super fun!

julias5 from NZ

Thanks Nemo and Ace for the ride!

Kendal from NZ

Thanks Nemo and Ace for the ride!

Kendal from NZ

Awesome...well worth the money. Loverly people run the show...would definitely recommend

Pauline from NZ

Good experience in Christchurch

Sophie from China

Great day outing

Karen Hay from NZ

Great day outing

Karen Hay from NZ

Enjoyable and safe!

Shu Ching from Australia

Highly recommend

Aleisha Weastell from NZ

Highly recommend

Aleisha Weastell from NZ

Good but can be improved

ginal from NZ

Good but can be improved

ginal from NZ

非常棒

jingyix from China

非常棒

jingyix from China

非常棒

jingyix from China

Great Ride

Tracey Duddek from Australia

Great Ride

Tracey Duddek from Australia

Great Ride

Tracey Duddek from Australia

Would recommend

Yudi from Australia

the beginning of the 1 hour horse trek

Theresa Mazur from United States

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

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Horse Trek - 1 Hour Waimak River Horse Trek

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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