Description: Horse riding less than one hour north of Auckland city.

• Enjoy horse riding for all ages.
• Ponies and horses to suit beginners to experienced riders.
• Scenic farm treks (1 & 2 hours).
• Birthday pony rides.
• Family fun.
• Social group outings.
• English study tour groups
• Lessons.
• All rides and treks are guided.

Location: [map here] Less than one hour north of Auckland city.
Prices: One hour $35, two hours $65.
Season: Open 7 days (closed on Christmas day).

Contact person(s): Roger & Heather MacKenzie
Address: 42 Kaipara Flats Road, Warkworth.
Postal Address: P.O Box 46, Warkworth.
Phone: +64 9 425 8517
Fax: +64 9 425 9517
Email: horseriding@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.come.to/horseriding

Comments: Bookings essential. Farmstay accommodation may be available. No EFTPOS.
Subject to bookings, trek times are 10am, 11.30am, 2pm and 3.30pm. Own transport required.

Description: Imagine the wind in your face, the sun on your skin and only the sound of hoofbeats and surf on the sand. Superb riding on beach, farm and native bush and forest.

Horses to suit all rider abilities from first time novice to experienced rider. 1 and 2 hours, half and full day treks, 2, 4, 5 and 7 day treks. 7 day coast to coast ride.

Location: [map here] Pakiri, on the coast near Wellsford.
Prices: Several different rides.
Season: All year, every day.

Contact person(s): Sharley Haddon.
Address: Rahuikiri Road, Pakiri, Wellsford.
Postal Address: Rahuikiri Road, Pakiri, 2.R.D, Wellsford.
Phone: +64 9 422 6275
Fax: +64 9 422 6277
Email: pakirihorse@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.horseride-nz.co.nz

Comments: For accommodation options please check out our backpacker listing here

Description: Visitors, Travellers, Aucklanders, Friends and Family:
Come horseback riding with us at Tasman Horse Treks and enjoy trekking over our 120ha (300 acre) working farmland and ride through the magical Woodhill forest. We offer safe horse riding experiences for all levels of riding ability over land that offers you spectacular scenery. You can trail ride over gentle rolling hills, you can trot, canter or gallop the hills and forest.

School Holiday Program / Horse Camps:
Kids, Mums, Dads and Teens– our school holiday program and camps for children and teenagers 6-16 yrs of age is an enjoyable horse, farming and outdoor adventure. Kids and teenagers learn riding skills, enjoy trail riding over our 300 acre farm, and play team games on horseback.

Corporate & Small Business -Team building & Events:
We will organise team building activities to suit your team and your business. We have a range of skill-based activities to develop communication skills, promote team synergy, stimulate strategic thinking and advance problem solving skills . Alternatively your team can just get out and share an adventure together with a good laugh along the way.

Pony, Endurance & Riding Clubs, Adult Rides, Western Riding:
We offer a horse riding venue with self catered accommodation for you and complete facilities for your horses. Enjoy our indoor riding facility and outdoor arena, round pen, and superb riding over 300 acres of farmland and forest.

Horse Lease Program:
Tasman Farm Rides has a unique horse lease programme for adults returning to riding and for horse lovers. This is suited to adults who want regular riding and are not able to not ready to own their own horse.

School Education, Sports Co-ordinators, Youth Co-ordinators & Outdoor Pursuits:
We work with schools and Educational Facilities to provide a New Zealand farm and horse experience to challenge and delight.

All levels catered for. BBQ Facilities available on request. Close to Parakai Thermal Hot Pools for a good soak afterwards.

All Tasman Horse Ride`s treks are led by knowledgeable, friendly guides who will show you some great riding places and take care of you on your trek.

Location: [map here] Fordyce Rd, Helensville.
Prices: Starting from $45.
Season: All year.

Contact person(s): Gaie
Address: 501 Fordyce Rd, Helensville.
Postal Address: 501 Fordyce Rd, R.D.1, Helensville.
Phone: +64 9 420 8603
Fax: +64 9 420 8332
Email: info@tasmanhorserides.co.nz
Website: www.tasmanhorserides.co.nz

Description: Guided hill country ride on tracks through patches of native bush and regenerating bush areas with views of the Hauraki Gulf. Horses to suit riding ability. Areas for a trot and canter for those that wish to.

Location: [map here] 40 mins from central Auckland.
Prices: One hour guided trek is $35 per person, two hour guided trek is $60 per person.
Season: All year.

Contact person(s): Ann Wech.
Address: 449 Weranui Rd, Waiwera.
Postal Address: P.O Box 38, Waiwera.
Phone: 09 426 7003
Fax: 09 426 5418
Email: rides@titreehills.co.nz
Website: www.titreehills.co.nz

Comments: Take bus 895 - Auckland to Waiwera - with pick-up and drop-off, minimum 2 persons. Otherwise, directions:- turn in at Waiwera, turn right at service station onto Weranui Rd. We are 4kms on the left.

Description: Wind down through ancient Pohutakawas over a working beef farm with the breathtaking dramatic landscapes characteristic of the Awhitu Peninsula.

Canter along a secluded west coast beach, and enjoy morning or afternoon tea (supplied by us).

Treks and horses for all ages and abilities.

Location: [map here] 1 hour south-west of Auckland
Prices: From $70 for 3 hours.

Contact person(s): Julia Ogilvie
Address: 150b Hamilton Rd, RD4, Waiuku, New Zealand
Phone: 09 235 1186
Fax: 09 235 1186
Email: arutherfurd@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.wildwesttrekkin.com

Comments: Eftpos and credit card facilities available.
We also have farmstay accommodation available. Check out "Clouds" cottage on the TrueNZ Guide to Farmstay Accommodation website