Alpine Horse Safaris

Stressed Out? Need a Break? Why not try a horseback holiday with Alpine Horse Safaris based in North Canterbury

FROM NZ $55

"New Zealand's leading high country adventure supplying the longest rides available! View the beauty of the Southern Alps, as well as native bush, rivers and lakes and much more on purpose bred stock horses.

Imagine Riding through the South Island high country, viewing snow capped mountains, alpine lakes, lush native bush, snow fed rivers and rugged countryside that will enchant and captivate you.

Experience the real backcountry of New Zealand, crossing rivers and riding through the spectacular tussock country.

Relax after an exhilarating ride with billy boiled tea and a hearty meal, cooked over the open fire.

Satisfaction is guaranteed - our unequalled knowledge of the area and our well mannered horses will ensure ""The Ultimate Ride""

Safaris from 2 hours to 12 days."

 

Directions

> We are approximately 1¼ hours NORTH of Christchurch. > Take State Highway 1 to Waipara, turn onto State Highway 7 and follow to Waikari. > Turn left and take the road to Hawarden. > At the crossroads in Hawarden, go straight over and continue towards Lake Sumner. > Follow this for approx 11kms. Turn RIGHT into Powers Road and continue until the end of tar-seal. > Turn LEFT onto gravel road (The Peaks Road). > Take first RIGHT (Hewitts Road) and next LEFT (Creans Road). > At the end of the road lies WAITOHI DOWNS, the home of ALPINE HORSE SAFARIS.

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Address:

Waitohi Downs Station
310 Creans Road
The Peaks
7385
Hawarden

Phone:

+64 3 314 4293

Free Phone:

0800 425 746 (NZ only)

Fax:

+64 3 314 4293

Duration

2 Hours to 12 days

What to Bring

Sunblock and bug repellant

We Provide

We provide wet weather gear, lunch boxes, drink bottles

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