Kia Ora, Welcome to Aotearoa, New Zealand
“Land of the Long White Cloud”
Are you ready for your own unique horseback adventure?
Born out of a lifetime’s passion for horses and trail riding.
Horseback Adventure Calendar
Imagine riding your dream adventure in the NZ South Island
SAVE THE DATE
Meet Angie and John
Kiwi Owners & Horse Lovers behind Adventure Horse Trekking
KIA ORA, WELCOME 2 OUR HOMEWe have searched out the hidden, historic trails
Join us as we thread our way through the NZ Southern Alps. Trails that are lost to most travellers, forgotten on the winds of time. These are the locations that inspire you and further more allow you to feel like a rider in a movie scene.
Our Purpose Bred Adventure Horses
Heart stealer alert! If you are looking to fall in love, we have just the horse!
Adventure horses have mountains in their DNA, surefooted and kind.
Dream Destinations
We have negotiated exclusive access to iconic private stations. This allows you, our customer to experience life in the South Island high country as if they are a local.
Experience the Real 100% Pure NZ
Imagine choosing from a catalog of boutique horseback adventures exploring our native forests, glacial lakes, braided rivers or high mountain peaks.
Our company is 100% Kiwi owned and operated.
Relax into the saddle
Share your dream destination with your adventure horse team mate.
Come with your friends/ whanau or alone, either way you will leave with a group of new friends who have experienced something amazing with you.
Dust away your excuses and let your bucket list shine out for all to see.
Don’t Just Dream It…. Ride It!
Adventure Calendar _ Make a Date with your Dreams
Lake Ohau Luxury Trail
3 days/ 3 nights (spans 4 days)
Suited to riders with good levels of fitness
12th > 15th January 2026 _ 3 saddles available
TRAIL SPECIFIC SCHEDULESuperpower: Thistrail is a “cloverleaf trail” returning to the lovely modern station quarters each evening. We enjoy relaxing and star gazing in the hot tub under star filled skies of the Aoraki Mackenzie dark sky conservation area, time to relax and enjoy the stunning location beside Lake Ohau.
Glen Lyon Alpine Horseback Adventure
6 days/ 6 nights spans 7 days
Suited to riders with good levels of fitness
17th > 23rd January 2026 _ SOLD OUT_ Thank you
TRAIL SPECIFIC SCHEDULESuperpower: We enjoy relaxing and star gazing in the under star filled skies of the Aoraki Mackenzie dark sky conservation area, while we explore one of New Zealands most iconic stations in our farming history.
33rd Goldfields Trust Cavalvade Middlemarch _Horse Hire Package
“Mick O’Callaghans fully caterered trail only“
Suited to riders with good levels of fitness these are long riding days 6 to 8 hours solid riding
28th February 2026 > 8th March 2026 _ SOLD OUT “THANK YOU”
TRAIL SPECIFIC SCHEDULESuperpower: You don’t have to worry about travelling with a horse across the country/ getting your horse fit because we do all that for you. Our adventure horses live and breathe this type of work every day of our season. From Dunedin, our taxi will bring you to the start and from the finish of the Cavalcade.
Ben Lomond Historic Gold Trail
4 days/ 4 nights
10th > 12th March 2026 _ Only 3 saddles available
TRAIL SPECIFIC SCHEDULESuperpower:
This time of the year the high country is mid summer heading into Autumn
We are riding New Zealand’s most successful gold mining locations from the 1800’s. This location is steeped in the history of those incredible days with stories and buildings still echoing in the mountains and river canyons.
Private Trail
4 days/ 4 nights
17th > 21st March 2026 _ 8 saddles available
TRAIL SPECIFIC SCHEDULESuperpower:
This time of the year the high country is in full bloom.
We are riding New Zealands highest stock route at 6000feet above sea the views are stunningly beautiful. If you love rivers, we cross the Dunstan river 24 times on our journey to St. Bathans on old gold mining town.
Musterer’s Mountain Pack Trail
9 days/ 8 nights
Suited to confident riders with good levels of fitness, not suited to those riders who suffer vertigo
23rd > 31st March 2026 _ 2 saddles available
Staff pick
This is Johns favourite trail, he loves the ruggedness and isolation of the mountains. Sharing time with the pack horses in locations that few others can access. Our global riders have scored this trail as one of the top trails they have ridden in the world.
Birchwood Station Boutique Trail
3 days/ nights
Suited to riders with good levels of fitness, not suited to those riders who suffer vertigo
2nd> 5th April 2026 _ 10 saddles available
TRAIL SPECIFIC SCHEDULESuperpower: Thistrail is a “cloverleaf trail” returning to a beautifully restored historic homestead each evening. At this time of year the native New Zealand misteltoe is in full bloom hanging from the beech trees at the foot of the mountains.
Twin Lakes Pure Kiwi Adventure
Twin Lakes Pure Kiwi Adventure
9 days (8 days riding/ 8 nights)
Suited to riders with good levels of fitness
15th > 23rd April 2026 _ 10 saddles available by popular demand
TRAIL SPECIFIC SCHEDULESuperpower: Autumn in Central Otago is the most stunning occurrence. Snow capped mountains and golden trees reflect in the still waters of the magnificent Wanaka and Hawea lakes.
Lake Ohau Luxury Trail
3 days/ 3 nights
Suited to riders with good levels of fitness
28th April > 1st May 2026 _ 10 saddles available
TRAIL SPECIFIC SCHEDULESuperpower: Thistrail is a “cloverleaf trail” returning to the lovely modern station quarters each evening. We enjoy relaxing and star gazing in the hot tub under star filled skies of the Aoraki Mackenzie dark sky conservation area, time to relax and enjoy the stunning location beside Lake Ohau.
Birchwood Station Boutique Trail
3 days/ nights
Suited to riders with good levels of fitness, not suited to those riders who suffer vertigo
2027 _1 saddle available
TRAIL SPECIFIC SCHEDULESuperpower: Thistrail is a “cloverleaf trail” returning to a beautifully restored historic homestead each evening. At this time of year the native New Zealand misteltoe is in full bloom hanging from the beech trees at the foot of the mountains.
“The horse, with beauty unsurpassed, strength immeasurable and grace unlike any other, still remains humble enough to carry a man upon his back”
Amber Senti
