New Seasons Dates 2024 – 2025 season
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November 2024
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)
5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th November 2024
Great fun was had by all
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.
More trails are coming soon for this month
December 2024
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
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th December 2024
Being ridden
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
10th 11th 12th 13th Dec 2024
Sorry if you have missed out, check out the Lake Ohau Luxury Trail in January, it is a stunning alternative trail.
Superpower: This is springtime and the mountain flowers are beginning to bloom adding another level of beauty to the landscape we ride.
TRAIL SPECIFIC SCHEDULE
Lupin Lovers Enchanted Trail
2 days/ nights
Suited to riders with good levels of fitness, great for family & Friends
14th 15th 16th Dec 2024
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.
TRAIL SPECIFIC SCHEDULEMore trails are coming soon for this month
January 2025
Lake Ohau Luxury Trail
3 days/ nights
Suited to riders with good levels of fitness
12th to 15th January 2025 – only 6 saddles available
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 18th 19th 20th 21st 22nd 23rd January 2025
2 saddles available
TRAIL SPECIFIC SCHEDULESuperpower: This is a station steeped in the history of Aotearoa NZ pioneering farming days.
February 2025
32nd Goldfields Cavalcade, “Mick O’Callaghan fully catered trail only”- Horse Hire Package
Suited to riders with good levels of fitness these are long riding days 6 to 8 hours solid riding
23rd 24th 25th 26th 27th 28th February 2025 1st, 2nd March 2025
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 Queenstown, our taxi will bring you to the start and from the finish of the Cavalcade.
March 2025
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
14th 15th 16th 17th 18th 19th 21st 22nd March 2025
Only 2 saddles available booking out quickly
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.
TRAIL SPECIFIC SCHEDULEBirchwood Station Boutique Trail
3 days/nights
Suited to all types of riders, great for family & Friends
24th 25th 26th 27th March 2025
SOLD OUT- THANK YOU Sorry if you have missed out, check out the Lake Ohau Luxury Trail at Easter, it is a stunning alternative trail.
Superpower: This is the changing of the seasons and the stags are beginning to roar. We have have a dusting of snow on the mountains, giving us an excuse to drink mulled wine to warm us after our ride.
TRAIL SPECIFIC SCHEDULEApril 2025
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)
6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th April 25
10 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.
Lake Ohau Luxury Trail
3 days/ nights
Suited to riders with good levels of fitness
18th 19th 20th 21st April 25 – EASTER HOLIDAYS
Superpower: Autumn is upon us and the colours are changing, there is generally a dusting of snow on the mountains which reflect in the ever stunning lake. Relax into the hot tub under the star laden skies, with a glass of wine, as we prepare your dinner.
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
Selling out quickly
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 SCHEDULE
