New Seasons Dates 2025 – 2026 season
Our Adventure Calendar contains the dates you need to know. We are working on bringing our new seasons dates to you and as they are cleared by our land owners they will appear on the calendar. Sign up below to be the first to hear about our new dates.
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Due to ever increasing costs we are having to put up the cost of our riding holidays for the 2025-2026 season. Don’t forget that we have a 10 staged payment system which may be of assistance, at no additional cost.
Aroha Angie John and the Horses
November 2025
More trails are coming soon for this month
Lake Hawea Hunter River Ride
7 days/ 6 nights
Suited to riders with good levels of fitness, not suited to novices
Exclusive access to two iconic Kiwi stations (farms)
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13th > 19th November 2025
14 saddles available
TRAIL SPECIFIC SCHEDULEStaff pick
This is Angies favourite trail, the combination of the mountains and the ice blue, crystal clear lake takes your breath away.
December 2025
Musterers’ Mountain Pack Trail
9 days/ 8 nights
Suited to confident riders with good levels of fitness, not suited to those riders who suffer vertigo
7th > 15th December 2025
8 saddles available
TRAIL SPECIFIC SCHEDULEStaff 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.
Birchwood Station Boutique Trail
3 days/ nights
Suited to all types of riders, great for family & Friends
17th > 20th December 2025
10 saddles available
Superpower: This is springtime and the mountain flowers are beginning to bloom adding another level of beauty to the landscape we ride.
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TRAIL SPECIFIC SCHEDULE
Lupin Lovers Enchanted Trail
2 days/ nights
Suited to riders with good levels of fitness, great for family & Friends
New Dates coming soon
Inspiring riding, only ridden once a year, spring flowers are in bloom, a stunning time of year in the mountains.
Optional Extra: You can book a lovely soak in the
Omarama hot tubs after your trail
Merry christmas 2024 to all
TRAIL SPECIFIC SCHEDULEJanuary 2026
Lake Ohau Luxury Trail
3 days/ nights
Suited to riders with good levels of fitness
12th 13th 14th 15th January 2026
TRAIL SPECIFIC SCHEDULESuperpower: this trail is located in the
Aoraki Mackenzie dark sky reserve this makes star gazing from the hot tub even more incredible after a wonderful days ride. Our accommodation is nestled on the banks of Lake Ohau flanked by mountain ranges with stunning views from every window.
Glen Lyon Alpine Horseback Adventure
6 days riding/ 6 nights 7 days in total
Suited to riders with good levels of fitness
17th January 2026 > 23rd January 2026
TRAIL SPECIFIC SCHEDULESuperpower: This is a station steeped in the history of Aotearoa NZ pioneering farming days.
February 2026
33rd Goldfield’s Cavalcade, to Middlemarch _ Horse Hire Package
“Mick O’Callaghan fully catered 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
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.
March 2026
Musterers’ Mountain Pack Trail
8 days/ 7 nights spans 9 days
Suited to confident riders with good levels of fitness
Not suited to riders who suffer vertigo
23rd > 31st March 2026
8 saddles available
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.
TRAIL SPECIFIC SCHEDULEApril 2026
Birchwood Station Boutique Trail
3 days/ nights
Suited to all types of riders, great for family & Friends
2nd > 5th April 2026
10 saddles available
Superpower: This is springtime and the mountain flowers are beginning to bloom adding another level of beauty to the landscape we ride.
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TRAIL SPECIFIC SCHEDULE
Twin Lakes Pure Kiwi Adventure
9 days (8 days riding/ 8 nights)
Suited to riders with good levels of fitness
27th 28th 29th 30th April 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th May 2025
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Superpower: 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.
TRAIL SPECIFIC SCHEDULEOur new seasons dates are being published this month, stay tuned
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