Magical horse ride only 20 minutes north of Christchurch
Ride through beautiful natural bush and wide-open spaces
Meet the friendly and curious Fantail birds up close and personal
Meander along woodland areas and verdant grasslands
Cross the clear blue waters of the Waimakariri River
Gorgeous scenery on offer all year round.
Time
Please allow 90 minutes to two hours for the whole experience
Please arrive 30-minutes before departure
Available daily at 10AM and 1PM, excluding Christmas Day, Boxing day and New Years day
Departure Location
This experience is located and departs from the Waimak River Riding Centre, 219 Coutts Island Road, Coutts Island, Christchurch NZ 7670. It can be reached via car, taxi or bus (walk from the bus to location is 20 minutes).
What To Bring
Please wear comfortable long trousers (shorts and three-quarter pants are not recommended), sturdy covered in shoes and other clothing suitable for the conditions.
Additional Information
There are no fees for participant changes.
For the safety of our clients we prefer not having people on our trails.
If the provider feels that the weather will compromise the safety of the trek, they will contact you and reschedule.
Terms And Conditions
Please advise your weight and riding ability upon booking so a suitable horse can be allocated
Weight limit is 95 kg
The minimum age is 10 years
Younger children allowed but will be walked or led
Parking outside the entrance gate
All participants are required to arrive 30 minutes prior to departure time to allow for paper work, helmet fitting and a safety demonstration
Late arrivals may compromise the safety of the ride and therefore may be excluded
Cancellation Policy
Change your booking up to 24 hours before the start time of your experience
Changes are not permitted within 24 hours of your experience
Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
Booking Information
Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements