“Enjoy a trek that suits your riding skills”
2 Days Custom Horse Riding Holiday in Taranaki, New Zealand
Waiiti Farmstay, 187 Waiiti Road, Urenui, Taranaki, New Zealand
New Zealand Horse Riding Holiday
Enjoy a diverse horse trek customized to suit your riding skills offering farmland, tracks, bush, valleys, hill climbs, beach, and clifftop; based from Waiiti Farmstay, offering the quirky Kiwi bach accommodation with spectacular elevated views down a bush valley to a distant sea, breathtaking sunsets from your bach, and an abundance of birdlife and friendly farm animals.
Key Information
- Rider Weight Limit: 220 pounds / 100 kilograms
- Tack Type: Western Tack
- Horse Breed: Clydie-Xs, Arab-Xs, Appaloosa-Xs
Meet the instructors
Debbie
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Highlights
- Daily horse riding
- A customizable horse trek package
- Approximate daily riding time: 4-6 hours
- Riding program for all levels of riders
- Lunch and/or snack will be provided
- 1 night accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
2 days with instruction
Group size: Maximum of 6 participants
Accommodation
Facilities
- Barbeque facilities
- Dining area
- Kitchen
- Lounge
- Picnic area
- Terrace
- Parking lot
- Outdoor shower
Waiiti Farmstay is a true alternative nature escape offering seclusion and privacy, a tranquil retreat to unwind and relax after a great day in the saddle! Experience total peace and quiet with an abundance of birdlife thriving in the Waiiti microclimate and numerous farm animals/pets to interact with. The accommodation has three baches, elevated bush-clad valley with panoramic sea views, and breathtaking sunsets. Glamp in a tidy bush bach, nicely furnished with quality beds, all with full bedding/linen provided; very clean and comfortable, set apart from each other, all with awesome views:
- Bach Kiwi: Queen Bed
- Bach Tui: King Bed
- Bach Morepork: Single Beds
Meander up the cobbled pathways to find:
- a separate kitchen hut fully kitted with a barbecue facility, gas cookers, fridge, running water with tub, prep table, utensils, etc.
- hot shower
- composting toilet
- picnic area with a viewing deck
The accommodation is more suited to the mobile active person as there are steps and uneven pathways. The facilities are separated from the bach, offering two kitchens, two hot showers, and toilets. Gas will be available for you to cook with all kitchens fully kitted for your convenience.
Your accommodation booking is exclusive so you will have space for yourself; whether you have booked just one bach or more. Waiiti Farmstay is fully self-sufficient, powered by solar energy (backed up by generator) and with gas hot water. Please note that there a one-off charge of 15 NZD cleaning fee applies to all bookings.
Program
Have a relaxed start by preparing your own breakfast in the fully kitted kitchen facilities. You will then leave for your horse ride in the morning, your departure time and return will depend on the option you have chosen. Lunch will be provided and for longer rides, snacks as well.
Upon your return, you may cook your evening meal in the camp kitchens or you may like to meet the locals and sample Waiiti cuisine at a beachfront cafe only a two-minute drive away or a country cafe/bar, only a 10-minute drive.
Horse Trek’n Taranaki caters for the individual rider, couples, families, through to groups of up to 10 riders and from novice to all levels of expertise. Your ride will take you along open fields, picturesque farm tracks, bush tracks, and may also incorporate a beach ride and cliff top. Your trail will depend on how long a trek you have chosen.
The goodwill of neighbors has allowed access to extend well beyond the Horse Trek’n Taranaki property, encompassing a wide and varied range of options and private beach access. Riders have the opportunity to see not only farm animals but also interact with pet goats and sheep and very occasionally, startle a wild pig. There is also an abundance of diverse birdlife featuring Hawks, Rosellas, Pheasants, and Peacocks.
Each trek will commence with a short lesson to build your confidence and to establish your experience. Your enjoyment is a priority and therefore, the trail selected will reflect your ability. The use of Waiiti Farmstay bach facilities are available should you wish to extend your visit and enjoy the viewing deck and picnic area, use the barbecue and kitchen hut or extend your stay further and book into a bach for the evening.
Rider information
The rider weight limit is 100 kilograms, although Horse Trek'n Taranaki requires rider details prior arrival which includes height, weight, and
experience. All levels from total novice to expert will be welcomed.
Safety Instructions and Appropriate Clothing
- Riding Helmets will be personally fitted and are mandatory to be worn.
- All treks are guided, a ratio of one guide to a maximum of five riders is maintained, larger groups of up to 10 riders will have two guides.
- It is not suitable for riders to take backpacks or carry bags as these may become a hazard. Any additional clothing may be tied around your waist.
- Your guide will carry water should you become thirsty during your horse trek.
- It is not advisable to carry a mobile phone or camera on you, as these may become a distraction, it is preferable that you hold onto your reins and concentrate on your horse. There is also a high risk of loss or damage.
- Your guide will take photos of you during the trek which will be supplied to you within two days after your trek and are complimentary. Unless advised otherwise, these pictures may also appear on the Facebook page.
- Your guide will carry a mobile phone for any emergency calls, as well as a first aid kit.
- Sunblock in all seasons is necessary as you will be exposed to the weather.
- It is recommended that you wear long pants that cover your ankles and long sleeves as it is possible that you will pass by gorse. Appropriate footwear would be gumboots, boots, or covered shoes with socks that cover your ankles, a shoe with a small heel is ideal.
- You will be warned once only with any abuse or disrespect to your horse, if it continues, you will be instructed to dismount and walk, there will be no refund.
- Male riders, for your comfort, it is advisable that you wear "briefs" style underpants and not boxers.
- For the well being of the horses, all riders must speak and understand English so that you understand instructions.
Instructors
Debbie
Debbie considers herself very privileged to now be in a position to pursue her first love, pacifying any nervous or problem traits, riding, training, and working her horses to build a consistent and responsive core team to cater for all levels of riders. She gets a huge satisfaction seeing a rider matched to a horse she has been working with then bond with that horse during their ride, your enjoyment is paramount to Debbie.
Location
Features
General
- Barbeque facilities
- Dining area
- Kitchen
- Lounge
- Picnic area
- Terrace
Services
- Parking lot
Food
Lunches are included in all packages. For rides up to 6-8 hours, a snack will also be provided. Your guide will be carrying water during the rides.
The following meals are included:
- Lunch
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Whole food
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
What's included
- Up to 4, 6, or 8-hour horse trek
- Lunch (for up to 4 hours of horse trek)
- Lunch and snack (for up to 6 or 8 hours of horse trek)
- 1 night accommodation
- Use of a horse, helmet, and tack
- Water
- Services of a guide
- Complimentary horse trek photo package
What's not included
- Breakfast and evening meal
- Airport transfers
- Airfare
- Personal expenses
How to get there
Recommended Airports
AKL
Auckland Airport
216 km
Transfer not provided
NPL
New Plymouth Airport
28 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
Please arrange your flight to arrive at Auckland Airport (AKL) or New Plymouth Airport (NPL). Transfers from these airports are not included, Horse Trek'n Taranaki can collect and drop off at 40 NZD each way, limited up to four persons per pick-up.
Arrival by car
Ideally, you will have your own transport so you may have a good look around the many scenic destinations Taranaki has to offer. New Plymouth Airport is a 30-minute drive and Auckland Airport is a seven-hour drive. Travel North on State Highway 3 (SH3), turn left (towards the coast) 5 kilometers after Urenui onto Pukearuhe Road and drive 7 kilometers, turn right on to Waiiti Road then drive 2.5 kilometers (some gravel) uphill, and turn right through red gates.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 20% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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