Description: Makoura Horse Treks and trail rides take you down through bush clad Manawatu farmland and views of the beautiful Ruahine Ranges.

It is horse trekking at its best on the door step of urban Palmerston North and Feilding. This is New Zealand at her finest - beautiful scenery, virgin bush, native bird and wildlife, and most important of all: peace and quiet.

Location: [map here] 45 minutes from Feilding and Palmerston North.
Prices: $55-$350 per person.
Season: All year

Contact person(s): Matt and Carly Thomas
Address: Makoura Road, Apiti, Manawatu
Postal Address: RD1 Feilding 4771
Phone: 06 3284746
Fax: 06 328 4745
Email: enquiry@makouralodge.co.nz
Website: www.makouralodge.co.nz

Comments: Bookings essential. EFTPOS available.

Description: Situated against the Rangitikei River. We have horses from cruisy to turbo for all riding abilities, plus awesome open scenery. Go slow or let rip to your liking.

Our expert guides can help you improve your horse riding skills during your trek, which may be 2 hours to a full day. Our guides will be happy to answer any questions that you have. This is a must for you and your camera.

Location: [map here] 30 minutes east of Taihape
Prices: 2 Hour Horse Ride $95, Half Day Horse Ride $149, Full Day $199, Pony Ride (1/2 Hour) $25.
Season: All year.

Contact person(s): Janey Megaw
Address: Mangahoata Rd, Pukeokahu, Taihape
Postal Address: RD 2, Taihape
Phone: +64 6 388 1933
Fax: +64 6 388 1859
Email: thelodge@rivervalley.co.nz
Website: www.rivervalley.co.nz/horseback-riding-horse.html

Comments: We also offer other adventure activities including white water rafting and inflatable kayaking. Accommodation is available in our award winning Adventure Lodge. See our listing on The TrueNZ Guide to Backpackers for more details.

Description: Ruahine Adventure Horsetreks lie nestled below the magnificent Ruahine ranges & forest park, at the head of the Upper Kawhatau Valley. They`re owned & operated by Alan & Liz Rennie, longtime breeders of the very successful MEERSBROOKE Clydesdale/TB x sport horses and ponies.

A mix of these homebred horses/ponies, plus others carefully selected for type and temperament, are used as your mounts for the treks. They are surefooted, kind and obedient; a pleasure for any level of rider to enjoy. Once mounted, the trek routes are flexible and designed to suit your level of riding experience, and desire for adventure.

Location: [map here] Rangitane Rd, Mangaweka.
Prices: All prices stated in NZ dollars & include GST:

• 1hr - Child $50, Adult $65
• 2hr - Child $75 Adult $90
• Half Day Trek - $150 (1 person only on trek $190)
• Day Trek - $225 (1 person only on trek $290)
• Overnighter $700
• 4 Day 4 night $1300
• 7 Day 7 night $2400

Season: All year round (subject to weather) for 1hr, 2hr & day treks. Multiday dates check our website

Contact person(s): Liz & Alan Rennie
Address: Meersbrooke Farm, Rangitane Rd, RD7, Mangaweka.
Phone: +64 6 382 5555
Mobile Phone: 0274 509 392
Email: ruahinehorsetreks@xnet.co.nz
Website: www.ruahineadventurehorsetreks.co.nz

Comments: Treks to suit all, from 1 - 2 hrs, through to Multiday explorer treks.
Special packages are also available for school or corporate groups.
Sorry no eftpos or credit card facilities available.