{"id":2515,"date":"2022-09-20T04:31:54","date_gmt":"2022-09-20T04:31:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adventurehorsetrekking.co.nz\/?page_id=2515"},"modified":"2025-01-29T03:58:39","modified_gmt":"2025-01-29T03:58:39","slug":"adventure-calendar","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/adventurehorsetrekking.co.nz\/home\/choose-your-own-boutique-horseback-adventure-n-z\/adventure-calendar\/","title":{"rendered":"Adventure Calendar"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n

New Seasons Dates 2025 – 2026 season<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join our mailing list<\/a> at the bottom of the page to be kept up-to-date<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n
\n
\n

November 2024<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n
\n
\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n

Lake Hawea Hunter River Ride<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

7 days\/ 6 nights<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Suited to riders with good levels of fitness, not suited to novices<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exclusive access to two iconic Kiwi stations (farms)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th November 2024<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Great fun was had by all<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nTRAIL SPECIFIC SCHEDULE<\/a>\n\n\n\n

Staff pick<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is Angies favourite trail, the combination of the mountains and the ice blue, crystal clear lake takes your breath away.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n
\n
\n
More trails are coming soon for this month<\/em><\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n
\n
\n

December 2024<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\"Ride
The magic of the mountains<\/sup><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n

Musterers’ Mountain Pack Trail<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

9 days\/ 8 nights<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Suited to confident riders with good levels of fitness, not suited to those riders who suffer vertigo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th December 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Great fun was had by all<\/p>\n\n\n\nTRAIL SPECIFIC SCHEDULE<\/a>\n\n\n\n

Staff pick<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\"Birchwood
Hold the memories of the mountains in your heart<\/sup><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n

Birchwood Station Boutique Trail<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

3 days\/ nights<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Suited to all types of riders, great for family & Friends<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10th 11th 12th 13th Dec 2024 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sorry if you have missed out, check out the Lake Ohau Luxury Trail <\/a>in January, it is a stunning alternative trail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Superpower:<\/strong> This is springtime and the mountain flowers are beginning to bloom adding another level of beauty to the landscape we ride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Great fun was had by all <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nTRAIL SPECIFIC SCHEDULE<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\"lupins_NZ
Horseback ride through flower filled heaven<\/sup><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n

Lupin Lovers Enchanted Trail<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

2 days\/ nights<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Suited to riders with good levels of fitness, great for family & Friends<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14th 15th 16th Dec 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inspiring riding, only ridden once a year, spring flowers are in bloom, a stunning time of year in the mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Optional Extra:<\/strong> You can book a lovely soak in the <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Omarama hot tubs<\/a> after your trail<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Merry christmas 2024 to all <\/p>\n\n\n\nTRAIL SPECIFIC SCHEDULE<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n
\n
\n
More trails are coming soon for this month<\/em><\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n
\n
\n

January 2025<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n

Lake Ohau Luxury Trail<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

3 days\/ nights<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Suited to riders with good levels of fitness<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12th to 15th January 2025 – <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

amazing fun was had<\/strong> by all<\/strong> head to our April 25 Easter dates if you are wanting to do this trail.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTRAIL SPECIFIC SCHEDULE<\/a>\n\n\n\n

Superpower: <\/strong>this trail is located in the <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aoraki Mackenzie dark sky reserve<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n

Glen Lyon Alpine Horseback Adventure<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

6 days riding\/ 6 nights<\/strong> 7 days in total<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Suited to riders with good levels of fitness<\/p>\n\n\n\n

17th 18th 19th 20th 21st 22nd 23rd January 2025 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amazing time was had by all <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nTRAIL SPECIFIC SCHEDULE<\/a>\n\n\n\n

Superpower: <\/strong>This is a station steeped in the history of Aotearoa NZ pioneering farming days. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n
\n
\n

February 2025<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n
\n
\n
\"\"
Hire a beautiful adventure horse and ride the 30th Goldfields Cavalcade<\/sup><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n

32nd Goldfields Cavalcade, “Mick O’Callaghan fully catered trail only”- Horse Hire Package<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Suited to riders with good levels of fitness<\/strong> these are long riding days 6 to 8 hours solid riding <\/p>\n\n\n\n

23rd 24th 25th 26th 27th 28th February 2025 1st, 2nd March 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Only 4 saddles left<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\nTRAIL SPECIFIC SCHEDULE<\/a>\n\n\n\n

Superpower: <\/strong>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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n
\n
\n

March 2025<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\"Ride
The magic of the mountains<\/sup><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n

Musterers’ Mountain Pack Trail<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

8 days\/ 7 nights<\/strong> spans 9 days<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Suited to confident riders with good levels of fitness<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not suited to riders who suffer vertigo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14th 15th 16th 17th 18th 19th 21st 22nd March 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Only 4 saddles available<\/strong> booking out quickly<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Staff pick<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTRAIL SPECIFIC SCHEDULE<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\"\"
Hold the memories of the mountains in your heart<\/sup><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n

<\/a>Birchwood Station Boutique Trail<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

3 days\/nights<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Suited to all types of riders, great for family & Friends<\/p>\n\n\n\n

24th 25th 26th 27th March 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SOLD OUT- <\/strong>THANK YOU Sorry<\/strong> if you have missed out, check out the Lake Ohau Luxury Trail <\/a>at Easter,<\/strong> it is a stunning alternative trail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Superpower: <\/strong>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTRAIL SPECIFIC SCHEDULE<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n
\n
\n

April 2025<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n
\n
\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n

Lake Hawea Hunter River Ride<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

7 days\/ 6 nights<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Suited to riders with good levels of fitness, not suited to novices<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exclusive access to two iconic Kiwi stations (farms)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th April 25<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SOLD OUT- <\/strong>THANK YOU Sorry<\/strong> if you have missed out<\/strong>, join our waiting list to be the first to hear about the new seasons dates <\/p>\n\n\n\nTRAIL SPECIFIC SCHEDULE<\/a>\n\n\n\n

Staff pick<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is Angies favourite trail, the combination of the mountains and the ice blue, crystal clear lake takes your breath away.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\"\"
Ride through native beech forests NZ South Island<\/sup><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n

Lake Ohau Luxury Trail<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

3 days\/ nights<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Suited to riders with good levels of fitness<\/p>\n\n\n\n

18th 19th 20th 21st April 25 – EASTER HOLIDAYS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

6 saddles available <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Superpower:<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTRAIL SPECIFIC SCHEDULE<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n
\n
\n
\n
\"\"
Riding across the stunning Hunter River NZ South Island<\/sup><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n

Twin Lakes Pure Kiwi Adventure<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

9 days (8 days riding\/ 8 nights<\/strong>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Suited to riders with good levels of fitness<\/p>\n\n\n\n

27th 28th 29th 30th April 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th May 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SOLD OUT thank you<\/strong> Sorry if you have missed out, join our mailing list to be the first to find out about our new seasons dates for 2025 26 calendar<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Superpower:<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTRAIL SPECIFIC SCHEDULE<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n
\n
\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t

Horseback Adventurers Angie & John<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\"\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\tREAD MORE<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n

Join our Mailing List<\/h3>\n\n\n