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5 Day Horse Riding Adventure, Endless Mountains and Luxury Private Lake in Fairlie, New Zealand
146 Blue Mountain Road, Fairlie, Canterbury, RD17, 7987, New Zealand
Blue Mountain Explorer Horse Riding Tour in New Zealand
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Climb mountains, cross rivers, swim your horse in a lake, see the most pristine country in New Zealand. All on completely private land, be spoiled by our staff, experience the best of what New Zealand has to offer and have the horse riding adventure of a lifetime. A fully catered, fun-filled adventure exploring Blue Mountain Station and learning about high-country farming. This is a great opportunity for intermediate to experienced riders to explore 25,000ha of pristine private high country. The horses know the terrain and the task in hand and guide you throughout the experience. Expect a true taste of life on a high country station!
Key information
- Weight limit: 100 kilograms / 220 pounds
- Horse breed: Stationbred, TB and Standardbreds horses
- Tack type: Stock and Western Saddles
- Horses height - 15hh to 16.2hh
- Rides start at 8am
- 4 to 8 Hours in the saddle daily
Meet the instructors
Lauren, Sophia, & Julia
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Highlights
- 5 riding days, up to 20 kilometers / 12 miles per day
- Fully guided horse trek for a real high-country experience
- Full assistance from a team of cowgirls/guys
- 4 nights stay out at camp for several nights and finish with a luxury stay at a private lake
- Camp games and roping lessons
- Learn about high-country farming, wool producing, and history
- Dinners hosted by the station owners
- All food, snacks and drinks
Skill level
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
5 days with instruction
Group size: Maximum of 6 participants
Airport transfer available:
Christchurch International Airport (US$ 84 per person)
Christchurch International Airport (US$ 84 per person)
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
12:00
Check-out Time:
10:00
- Basin Creek Hut
- Camp Out - Bell Tents
- Blue Mountain Cook Shop
- Blue Mountain Lake
- Private rooms available
- Linens and towels provided
- Washroom - Showers or washing in the creek!
- All of your gear will be delivered to your accommodation
Program
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival Day
- Arrive at the station - around 1 p.m.
- Meet and greet - meet the crew and riders
- Meet your horse - get matched up with your pony
- Ride to camp - join us on a ride out to camp, this gives you a chance to get to know your horse and get the saddle warmed up
- Minimum 4 hour ride
- Stay at the Basin Creek Hut
- Dinner
- Card games
Day 2
- Breakfast at the Basin Hut - up bright and early, breakfast and get you and your horse ready for a big day on the hill
- Climb the hat - hope on your mount and head out to the trails. You will do at least 25 kilometers of hill climbing and sightseeing around Blue Mountain Station. Views of the great divide all the way across the Canterbury Plains
- Lunch - stop for a scenic lunch at a historical hut
- Get back to camp - after a long day in the saddle. You will camp back at the basin hut, unsaddle the horses and get them ready for bed
- Dinner - delicious fireside dinner under the stars
- Camp games
- Up to 8 hours in the saddle
Day 3
- Breakfast at the basin hut - up bright and early, breakfast and get you and your horse ready for a big day on the hill
- Explore the Andrews - you will make your way to the native gulleys of Blue Mountain Station, stopping at historical huts and seeing the native wildlife
- Lunch - stop for a scenic lunch along the way
- Cook Shop - return back to the heart of the station to stay at a traditional New Zealand cottage for a hot shower and to put the ponies to bed
- Up to 6 hours in the saddle
- Dinner - have dinner at the homestead with the farm owners, learn some of the rich history
- Wool shed tour - an evening wool shed tour after dinner, learn about the new zealand wool industry and the quality of wool produced
Day 4
- Breakfast at the Cook Shop - delicious breakfast in the wool shed
- Saddle up - get back in the saddle for a river ride and explore the tussock country of northwest side of blue mountain station
- Lunch at the lake - a beautiful lunch by a private lake
- Pony swim - swim the ponies in the lake, and play pony games on the lawn
- Up to 5 hours in the saddle
- 4-course dinner - a locally sourced 4-course dinner at the lake to celebrate the ride
Day 5
- Pack your bags - return home by 10:00 a.m.
- 1.5 hours in the saddle
- Head home with the horses
- Final goodbyes - say goodbye to the crew, your new-found friends, and group photos
Horse Trek
- Fully guided horse trek for a real high-country experience
- A full team of cowgirls/guys will be there to assist you throughout your trip
- Stay out at camp for several nights and finish with a luxury stay at a private lake
- Camp games and roping lessons
- Listen to country stories and yarns around the fire
- Learn about high-country farming, wool production and history
- Dinners hosted by the station owners
Horses
- Horses are provided - Fit and ready to ride
- Stock and Western Saddles
- Stationbred, TB and Standardbreds horses
- Helmets provided
- Rides will be up to 20 kilometers / 12 miles across hill country
- Opportunities to walk, trot and canter
Rider Requirements
- Only intermediate to experienced riders can book this horse trek
- All riders must be physically fit at the time of the horse trek
- All riders must be able to walk downhill
- All riders must be comfortable at walk, trot and canter
- Maximum weight of riders is 100 kilograms / 220 pounds
- Must be comfortable to ride for up to 25 kilometers per day
- Up to 8 hours in the saddle daily
- This package is not suitable for persons under 18 years of age
- This package is capped at 6 participants and is a shared booking
Instructors
Lauren
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.
Sophia
Sophia is Blue Mountain's Head Groom and Guide. She is an all American girl originating from Washington! Sophia grew up riding and working in barns close to home. After university, she travelled the world and found a place here at Blue Mountain Station. Sophia is an integral part of daily horse care and management.
Julia
Julia is a Kiwi born and bred from sunny Nelson! Julia has travelled the world guiding horse treks and loves every minute of it. She is a bubbly, outgoing instructor that loves a yarn!
Location
Blue Mountain Station is a short 30 minute drive from Fairlie. The farm is a pristine, privately owned station in the Four Peak Range. 9500ha to explore on horse back with endless mountain ranges and river crosses to explore.
Food
- All snacks and meals included
- Beef, mutton, pork and wild venison all from the farm
- Seasonal local ingredients
- Complimentary beer and wine
- Meals provided from dinner on the first night to breakfast on the last morning
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
- Soda
- Alcoholic beverages
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Pescatarian
- Lactose Free
- Whole food
- Paleo diet
- Other dietary requirements on request
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
What's included
- Horse hire
- Horse riding helmet
- All food and drinks
- Fully guided 5 days of riding
- 4 nights of hut stay, camp-out stay Cook shop stay, and luxury stay at the private lake
- All bedding, linens and towels
What's not included
- International flights to and from New Zealand
- Airport transfers
- Personal travel insurance (all guest are advised to require health and travel insurance before arriving)
- Additional accommodation before and after the trip
- Additional meals
- Tips, gratuities, and personal expenses
How to get there
Recommended Airports
CHC
Christchurch International Airport
126 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 84 per person
Arrival by airplane
There are three options:
- Blue Mountain Station staff can come and collect you from the airport.
- Hire a car at the airport and drive to Blue Mountain Station.
- Jump on a bus to Fairlie. They can collect you from Fairlie.
Airport: Christchurch International Airport
Airport transfer available:
Christchurch International Airport (US$ 84 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
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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