“Experience ultimate high-country adventure”
2 Day Blue Mountain Lake Horse Ride Getaway in Fairlie, MacKenzie
Blue Mountain Lake Lodge, 146 Blue Mountain Road, Fairlie 7987, New Zealand
Short Horse Riding Holiday in New Zealand
Horse trek packages at Blue Mountain Station offer the ultimate high-country adventure for experienced horse riders. The trips are entirely based outdoors and will be big days on horseback so make sure that you have prepared to be comfortable. While you will be on horseback, you are asked to also be prepared for getting around on foot too. This involves making sure your fitness is adequate for walking uphill and around the bush in the high country. This all-inclusive package will be running throughout the year. Horse hire, food and accommodation are all included in this one-night stay. All you need to do is book and turn up ready to ride.
Key information
- Weight limit: 100 kilograms / 220 pounds
- Horse breed: Pony
Meet the instructors
Lauren
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Highlights
- 2 riding days
- Ride to the lake and swim with your pony
- Explore the Totara Spur and the station on horseback
- All rider abilities are welcome
- Tailored to your needs and levels
- 1 night accommodation
- Gear cartage and delivery
- Chef cooked meals
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
2 days with instruction
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
13:00
Check-out Time:
10:00
Facilities
- Barbeque facilities
- Dining area
- Fireplace
- Kitchen
Lodge
Blue Mountain Lodge is a brand new building surrounded by mature oregons and blue spruce trees looks out to Blue Mountain Lake.
Feature
- Sleeps 5 people
- Large kitchen and dining area - all kitchen equipment supplied
- Master double with queen bed
- Second bedroom with a queen and single bed
- Wi-Fi, TV, fireplace, linens, towels, fully equipped kitchen and outdoor BBQ
Lake House
The Lake House is the original building at Blue Mountain Lake. Built in the 1960s but newly renovated this year.
Feature
- Sleeps up to 10 people
- A master bedroom with queen bed and lake-side views
- A second bedroom with a queen bed
- A bunk room with 6 single bunks
- Outdoor bar area, huge fire pit and BBQs
- Linens and towels provided
Bathrooms
Two large bathrooms are accessible via the lodge patio with four toilets and two showers. Spacious brand-new bathrooms with lots of extra storage.
Program
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival day
- Arrive at the station - around 1:00 p.m.
- Meet and greet - meet the crew and riders
- Meet your horse - get matched up with your pony
- Ride to the lake - join a ride out to the lake, this gives you a chance to get to know your horse and get the saddle warmed up.
- Snacks - snacks on arrival
- Ponies swim in the lake - take the ponies for a dip and play camp games on the lawn
- Stay at the Blue Mountain Lake Lodge and Lakehouse
- Dinner - dinner served by a professional chef
Day 2
- Breakfast at the lake - up bright and early for breakfast with the chef
- Explore the Totara Spur - you will make your way through the native gulleys of Blue Mountain Station, stopping at a historical hut and seeing the native wildlife. You can also choose to play camp games and take the ponies for another swim instead.
- Head home - cruise all the way home in the saddle, your bags will meet you back at home base.
Rider Requirements
- Weight limit 100 kilograms / 220 pounds. All riders must be honest about their experience and ability with horses. You will be partnered with a horse that suits your ability. The track has some steep climbs in the open country and the back country. All riders must be physically fit. You could be in the saddle for many hours, all riders must be prepared for this. You will be sent an information sheet for you to tell about your riding experience. This ride is not suitable for anyone with hip, knee or ankle injuries.
Instructors
Lauren Brown
Lauren is the main guide at Blue Mountain Station. Lauren has over 15 years of experience in the horse world, an equine bachelors degree and a huge passion for Blue Mountain Station. Lauren will guide you throughout your ride across the station and tell you all about the farm and what goes on there.
Location
Blue Mountain Lake is one of the most beautiful spots in New Zealand, the best-hidden gem in the MacKenzie. This 5-hectare crystal clear waterskiing lake is nestled under the Four Peaks' Range just a short 30-minute drive from Fairlie. Completely secluded and 100% privately owned, this sanctuary provides an amazing place for any group to come and play with total privacy.
The Lake
Blue Mountain Lake has perfect crystal clear fresh water that flows in and out of the Orari River. The lake is roughly 400 meters long and 170 meters at its widest point. It is completely surrounded by mature willows and well protected from the wind.
- 5 hectares of water skiing and swimming lake
- Lake boardwalk, boat launching area & private walkway
- Ranging from 1.5 to 3 meters + deep
- Outdoor bar area, huge fire pit and BBQs
- Canoes and paddles supplied
- Suitable for jet boats and outboards with a draft suitable for 1.5 – 3 meters water depth
- Completely private lake and accommodation. Absolutely no shared booking
This area is remote, 30 minutes from the closest town. The entire site is designed off-the-grid, with power supplied by a diesel generator. There is Wi-Fi and a landline, there is no cell phone reception on the station. A personal locator beacon or EPIRB will be on site for emergencies. Please be aware of this.
Food
Meals will be provided from dinner on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 2. Preference and information sheets will be sent prior to arrival. Alcohol is not provided but BYO is allowed.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
Visitors are allowed to explore the station. 4x4 vehicles and booking is essential.
What's included
- 1 night stay at Blue Mountain Lake Lodge
- Explore the station on horseback
- Swim the horses in the lake
- Gear cartage and delivery
- All-inclusive stay (BYO Alcohol)
- Chef cooked meals
- Tailored trip to your needs/levels
What's not included
- Airfare
- Transportation
How to get there
Recommended Airports
CHC
Christchurch International Airport
126 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by car
Google Maps says it takes 1.15 hours to get to Blue Mountain Station from Fairlie but it does not. It is a short 30-minute drive.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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