Tasman District Horse Riding

 

Located in the north-western corner of the South Island, the Nelson district enjoys a very agreeable climate, sheltered by surrounded mountain ranges and enjoying New Zealand highest sunshine hours the climate is often compared to that of the Mediterranean. With easy access to three National Parks, this is a great place to get into the great outdoors and has some spectacular and diverse horse trails.

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Located in the north-western corner of the South Island, the Nelson district enjoys a very agreeable climate, sheltered by surrounded mountain ranges and enjoying New Zealand highest sunshine hours the climate is often compared to that of the Mediterranean, making horse Riding in Nelson a popular pass time.

Known for its beautiful beach’s, boutique wineries and laidback lifestyle the region has attracted many creative communities to spring up attracting working artists from many disciplines.

With easy access to three National Parks, this is a great place to get into the great outdoors and has some spectacular and diverse horse trails. 

Farewell Spit and Wharariki Beach Ride

The wild northwestern coast of the South Island is the perfect place for a horse riding adventure; here you will discover the one of a kind Wharariki Beach, an area of exceptional beauty with unparalleled views of Farewell Spit with it's distinctive Kiwi shape curving round Golden Bay.

Everything about Wharariki beach is large, large waves, cliffs, sand dunes and caves. The beach is book-ended by sheer cliffs and off the beach are distinct wave-buffeted islands, its no wonder ‘Tourism New Zealand’ uses this location to photograph the magnificent isolation to represents our country. 

With amazing geological features and incredible flora and fauna this is the perfect place to choose from a 1.5 to 6 hour New Zealand Horse Riding Adventure.

Small Group Horse Trekking - The Baton Run Farm

Boarding the western extremities of Kahurangi National Park and only fifty minutes from the Abel Tasman National Park, the Baton Run Farm offers a unique opportunity for the keen rider to explore Nelson’s untamed backcountry. 

Sporting five valleys equaling 2498 Acres (1011 hectares) the farm has a wide  variety of landscapes including dense native bush and the farms  green fields surrounded by majestic mountains, including the towering Mount Arthur.

The multiday trips are small in the literal sense (no more than five people) they are kept personal, you will be well looked after while still experiencing a true adventure. Quality horses are provided that are willing and well schooled and the overnight wilderness accommodation are high quality comfortable cabins with one of the Alpine Huts has spectacular views over Tasman Bay and beyond.

The Baton Run Farm offer treks from one to five in duration.


Pricing terms

The price is based on current exchange rates but is only an approximation. Please contact us for a final price