Lake Ride

The ride is 20km total, so not a small ride. Make sure you are physically fit to be the best passenger for your horse.

Important things to consider:

You must speak and understand English
You must be able to rise in trot and canter
You must be confident, no nervous Nellies
You must be physically fit; keep in mind this is a 20 km ride

What do we do in case of bad weather?
We have amazing long coats to keep you warm and dry. We don't mind a little bit of rain, but if it is pouring down then we won't make you ride in it and will fully refund. Sometimes we are unsure, and decide together with you to either do the full ride, or maybe change it to a shorter one and partially refund. We are good at predicting the weather, but won't know for sure until the morning of the ride.

Availability:

We can only do this ride so many times during the week because it is a bigger ride. So please book this one ahead of time! If you don't find your day, please get in touch, and maybe we can help you out.

Are you only available for a couple of hours and do you want more than just a walking ride? See Lookout Loop

Do you want to challenge yourself to an unforgettable ride of the rides, see Big Hill Loop.

Are you keen on an overnight adventure. See Hut Ride.

A thrilling full day adventure for confident riders including lunch on a secluded beach on the shores of Lake Wanaka.

Price: $700 pp July - Oct, $800 Nov - May, lunch included
Arrive at: 9 am Dec - May, 10 am July - Nov

Duration: Allow 5-6 hours for the experience

Season: All year long
Age Limit: 14+ years

Weight Limit: 95 kgs

Experience: Experienced riders

Pace: Fast (You must be comfortable in trot and canter)

Looking for a bit more adventure? Our lake ride is a spectacular journey across the station, taking in the vast mountain ranges, expansive pastures, and native flora and fauna. After a 9.5 km ride, we arrive at our secluded beach on the pristine shores of Lake Wanaka, where we will stop for lunch and allow our horses to rest. There will be an opportunity to take a dip and a swim (alone, or with your horse!) before riding homewards.

Cancellation policy Dec - April:
Because we only have so much availability, and take small groups only we have to be a bit strict with this. Cancellations must be made with a minimum of 48 hours notice prior to the day of your booked ride to qualify for a refund. Cancellations and booking changes made after 30 days, but prior to 48 hours will incur a 10% of the total booking fee, cancellations and changes made within 48 hours of the day of your booked ride are non-refundable.

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Riding Experience Levels

Not sure of what's your category? See the guidelines and recommendations below.

Beginner
This might be your first time around horses, or you have ridden only a few times. This means you need guidance on how to ride; steer, stop, speed, and help with mounting and dismounting your horse. You would like a calm ride, on a calm horse, and learn the first things on what it is like to ride this amazing animal. You need guidance and encouragement throughout the ride.

Best ride for you: Homestead Bay (walking only)

Intermediate
You have ridden multiple times, have gotten lessons for a little while, and have tasted what it is like to go faster. You have been learning how to rise to the trot, and have done a few canters and you feel excited doing more of those. You are reasonably confident, well-balanced and able to control your horse at a basic level. You have been on a few trail rides with some uneven terrain, and hills. You might still be nervous about going for a gallop, and going fast in open spaces.

Best ride for you: Lookout Loop (trotting and a few fun canters)

This is a guidance only, and we understand there are situations where you may doubt if you are suitable for a certain ride. Please don't hesitate to call or send us an email. We are more than happy to help you decide which ride is best for you.

Experienced
You are a confident, capable rider with good control, balance, and experience across different horses and environments. Ideally you are currently riding, and have done so for a few years now. But you may have a lot of experience from when you were younger, and still ride occasionally. You can handle forward but responsive moving horses at all paces. You feel confident trotting and cantering while controlling your own horse. You love riding in varied terrain, steep hills, river crossings and a long day in the saddle doesn't scare you. We shouldn't need to help you get on your horse.

Best ride for you: Lake Ride or The Hut Ride.

And if you have all of the above plus extensive hiking and riding fitness, miles under your belt and need for speed, Big Hill Loop ride is an unforgettable adventure for you.