Lawrie & Jenny O'Carroll own and operate Alpine Horse Safaris and Waitohi Downs, a hill country property covering 932Ha (2,300 acres), running sheep, cattle, red deer, and horses. They have been breeding horses for 25 years, producing Clydesdale/Thoroughbred cross. Their horses are 15.3-17.2 HH, big, strong, upstanding, fast walkers with terrific temperament, and being bred on hill country makes them very sure footed and a pleasure to ride for the novice up to experienced rider. A pack team of 4-6 packhorses are used to carry our swags and tuckerboxes (food).

Imagine viewing the spectacular splendour of the majestic snowcapped mountains towering above bush covered slopes, vast river flats, crystal clear lakes and sparkling rivers gushing through sheer faced gorges. Experience riding over high mountain passes on pack tracks made by early pioneers, through native bush listening to the wide variety of native birds, the clear song of the Bellbird to the awesome screech of the Kea.

You are invited to come visit and tour AOTEA New Zealand - the most tranquil harbour in New Zealand, and traverse the pathways of the warrior ancestors of our Maori guides.

A land & past steeped in rich Maori history, stories of romance & war, and the burial place of the great waka(canoe)- AOTEA.

Transport yourself to a spectacular scenery of wide stretches of sandy beaches, breaking surf, towering cliff faces, and scent filled pine forests.

Combine this natural heritage, with the cultural heritage of your Maori guides, and you have a choice of very special horse treks.

Imagine a land of snow-tipped mountains, rolling green hills and river-slashed valleys; of ice cold sapphire lakes, and dense bush ringing with birds under a clear sky. Where the loudest sound you will hear over the tinkle of crystal water dancing over brown stones is that of your horse cropping the grass in the early morning dew.
This is a land that has never heard the roar of traffic, the din of people, or been soiled by the haze of pollution.
It is the high country of North Canterbury on the South Island of New Zealand.
Hurunui Horse Treks will take you there, to live in it, ride through it and experience it.
Based at "The Peaks", among foothill farms, these treks will take you through working sheep stations into isolated back country, where the biggest crowd you will see will be a herd of cattle.

There is no shortage of things to do and see in New Zealand. The breathtaking landscape with its abundant vegetation and wildlife promises excellent riding and sightseeing opportunities.

Mystery Creek is situated in the middle of the North Island and offers a world-class polo experience. There are also plenty of opportunities to explore the natural beauty of New Zealand, where magnificent lakes, rivers, and mountains abound. Only an hour and a half away from Auckland International Airport, and ten minutes away from the pretty and friendly town of Cambridge, Mystery Creek promises many memorable experiences.


Paul and Chele Clarkin, the owners of Mystery Creek, represent a true polo playing family. They are excellent hosts, catering to your polo and sightseeing expectations

A unique farm stay for people interested in horse riding, stay from 1 day to 3 months. Accommodation, meals & transfers available. Well schooled horses, Qualmark endorsed visitor activity, senior instructor holds NZEF Grade 2 certificate.

We specialise in 2-10 day small group trips in the back country of the Southern Lakes and South Westland . We provide everything you need, or if you have your own horse, saddlery and transport; we will pack and guide for you.

Retrace pack tracks, and routes of past gold miners, settlers and greenstone trails. Sleep in historic huts, tents or under the stars.
Discover on a horse wild country you never knew existed. Discover things about yourself you never knew existed.

Riding with our pack horses we are self contained and travel the land at our own chosen pace.

You will be absolutely thrilled to enjoy our superb Horse Rides on the most beautiful of pure white sandy ocean beaches!
Pakiri Beach is an unpopulated private white sand surf beach 15 km. long on the East Coast of New Zealand on the Pacific Ocean. You will experience the splendid isolation and beauty of a southern pacific beach.
The farm known as Taurere is 2000 acres of coastal hill country in lower Northland, carrying 200 beef and breeding cattle, 800 Perendale sheep and 127 horses. 25 of these horses comprise the well established Arabian horse stud Taurere Park Arabians. Here you will experience a true working farm.

Experience the very best of New Zealand's riding adventures with the members of Ridenz.com.

A group of experienced, professional operators committed to quality, safety, animal welfare and the environment, we offer a variety of horse riding adventures through some of the best riding country in New Zealand.

Each offering a different taste of New Zealand's unique equestrian culture, from sub-tropical bush and white sand beaches to the mountainous high country, riding opportunities abound.

The diversity of terrain in New Zealand is as refreshing as our renowned clean, green environment.
We are located throughout New Zealand, mainly off the beaten track a bit but not far from many of the tourist icons such as the Waipua Forest, Bay of Islands, Abel Tasman and Kahurangi National Parks, Kaikoura , Hanmer Springs, Wanaka and Queenstown.

The ultimate backcountry NZ riding experience. Huge Mountains, Native forest, pristine rivers & vast sheep & cattle stations. Located just 30mins drive from NZ's main State Highway 1, near Mangaweka in the Rangitikei district, Lower North Island.
Our horsetreks are part of a 240Ha working farm, where amongst other livestock, we stand 3 stallions and breed the renowned Meersbrooke Clydesdale/TBx Sport horses & NZ stationbred ponies. We also have a prizewinning Scottish Highland cattle fold .
Another special feature of our farm is Meersbrooke Reserve. This 41Ha private forest reserve is specially protected and crisscrossed with riding trails. It is richly abundant with native flora & fauna.
We have horse treks to suit all levels of rider, including children. Relax on our easy 1 - 2 hour horseback rides, or challenge yourself with our multiday explorer treks, which allow you to really immerse yourself in the rural NZ lifestyle.
All our horses are kind, surefooted & well schooled. Our guides are friendly & very experienced. They hold first aid certificates & the head guide is a qualified riding instructor.