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Horse Trek - 2 Hour Waimak River Horse Trek
Set amongst stunning riverside scenery, Waimak River Riding Centre offers a safe and enjoyable riding experience for all abilities!
Highlights
- Enjoy the tranquil countryside on horseback
- Suitable for all riding abilities
- Fun for the whole family
- Only a 15 minute drive from central Christchurch
Waimak River Riding Centre is a family-run operation and is the closest horse trek business to Christchurch city.
Located within the Christchurch City limits you can be forgiven for thinking you are in the middle of nowhere. The lower reaches of the Waimakariri River are noted for their large braided river beds, bird colonies and stunning glacial blue waters!.
Our trails take you past the patchwork paddocks and hedge windbreaks typical of the Canterbury plains, through the lush foliage of the woodlands next to the river and out onto the expansive river bed. With the river permitting we will guide you through the crystal clear waters where we can water the horses and enjoy the unique sensation of river crossing on horseback.
Twice as much to see and experience on this two-hour ride! We have horses to suit all abilities so you can choose the pace that suits you (a leisurely stroll or trot /canter) and soak up the stunning scenery and great riding spaces along the Waimakariri River.
Our experienced guides will lead the way through this beautiful area and take photo's along the wayand will be sent to your email address.
Looking for a shorter ride? Check out the 1 Hour Waimak River Horse Trek!
Authenticated Reviews & Photos All of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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Sonja from Germany wrote on 18 September 2016
nice trek with an excellent guide
I had a good time on the 2 hrs horse trek as it was only me and the guide. My horse Blacky was easy to ride and I could go for some trots and awesome canters. The guide Alisa was informative and took care of me really well.
Anne-Marie Boewer from Germany wrote on 11 April 2016
Horse Track - sehr zu empfehlen
Wir waren zu viert unterwegs und es hat super Spaß gemacht. Die Pferde werden gut behandelt und waren sehr pflegeleicht und entspannt
Isabel Bothe from Germany wrote on 08 March 2016
Sehr entspannter Ausritt
Ein sehr schöner Ausritt durch den Wald und am Fluss entlang in der Nähe von Christchurch. Alles war super. Die Pferde waren sehr lieb und unsere beiden Begleitungen ebenfalls. Nur die Besitzerin hätte ein wenig freundlicher mit Personal und Kunden umgehen können.
zoep4 from New Zealand wrote on 17 September 2022
New Zealand
Amazing tour guide and was an enjoyable ride however it would have been nice to have a little variety to do more than just walk the entire ride and the two hour trek did become a little boring just walking. At the end they didn't treat us with a hot drink and biscuit (please bring some water and snacks for yourself, will keep you happy after 2 hours)
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Debby from Germany wrote on 13 May 2018
War gut
Hat sehr viel Spaß gemacht und es wurden sogar auf extrawünsche eingegangen.