Queenstown · QUEENSTOWN HORSE RIDING TRIPS
6 tours
Good queenstown horse riding trips sell out between December and March, and the best go first. Here are the 6 to look at, with prices, durations and the weather caveats that matter on this side of the Alps.
Ride high into the Cardrona High Country, cross rivers, trot and canter, then stop at the historic Cardrona Hotel for a included drink.
“Guide was excellent and made sure we had the appropriate horse for our level of experience! The route we rode on was lovely and had good views of the Cadrona Valley!”
Walter Peak horse trek and Lake Whakatipu cruise in Queenstown, with easy guided riding, small groups, and tea in 3.5 hours.
“Awesome family fun activity. Everyone love the ride and our guides are so lovely. Thoroughly enjoy the whole experience.”
Beginner-friendly 2-hour horse trek in Cardrona near Queenstown, with gold rush stories, streams and farms, small groups, and mountain views.
“Very nice experience! The horses are sweet and well behaved and riffing through nzl nature is amazing, however quite pricey for what you get.”
Half day TSS Earnslaw cruise plus a beginner-friendly horse trek at Walter Peak, with tea and Remarkables views.
“During this 3-hour booking, we only spent 40 minutes horseback riding. I wish we had known this before making the reservation, as it felt a bit expensive for such a limited amount of riding time. We also didn’t realize that we would need to take a boat across the lake to reach the location, which consumed most of our paid experience.”
Golden Hills Horse Trek in Central Otago: a 2-hour guided ride with well-matched horses, helmets, and Lake Dunstan views from Cromwell.
“My friend and I really enjoyed this, it was my first time riding a horse and my friend had been horse riding years ago. We both felt very relaxed and Karo made it enjoyable as she was super friendly. Time went pretty quick too for the 2hr session”
Gentle horses in Cardrona Valley with a one-on-one lesson and loose rein riding. Small groups up to 210 minutes, $298 per person.
“The tour was so beautiful! Even though it rained ever so slightly it was by far the best experience I had during my holiday! Phoebe was an excellent teacher and gave us lots of facts about the area! She was so kind and encouraging too”
