Description: Spectacular veiws of the South Island and of the Wellington harbour and city. See the Cook Strait in its natural moods, seeing big rolling sea swells crashing onto rocks or dispersing on the beach. On its calm days seeing shoals of fish or the odd seal frolicking in the bay or Dolphins cruising in or out of the harbour. Learn a bit of history of the surrounding area,eg; the light houses where the Wahine disaster occured or enjoy the native bush ride.

Location: [map here] 35 to 45 minutes from Wellington. 15 to 20 minutes from Lower Hutt
Prices: 1 hour $50, 2 hours $80, 4 hours $110, Overnight Campout $340 per person, food and accommodation included.

Contact person(s): Mac Eparaima
Address: 8/19 Pirie Cresent, Lower Hutt
Mobile Phone: 027 481 7289
Email: horse.man@xtra.co.nz

Comments: Backpackers; Courtesy vehicle available.
No EFTPOS.
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

Description: Escape the city on horseback at Wellington’s longest-established equestrian centre. The Capital’s horse and pony community since 1963, the Country Club Riding Academy (CCRA) is just a 20 minute delightful drive from central Wellington.

Located in the heart of Ohariu Valley, it’s a country retreat on Wellington’s doorstep. With over 600 acres of beautiful farmland to ride over, the CCRA horse, sheep, and cattle estate welcomes both beginners and experienced riders.

The CCRA offers the following:

• Horse trekking. (Hours: 9-5 Sat/Sun and school holidays)
• Horse-rides in our outdoor sand arena for children
• The Horseman’s Centre, a speciality horse and pony supplies shop which offers professional advice. (Hours: 9-6, 7 days a week)
• Saddleback Café. Fully licensed, offering a fantastic brunch, lunch and kids’ menu. (Hours: Thurs, 10am-5pm, Fri 12-6pm, Sat/Sun 9am-6pm except Public Holidays)
• Saddleback Cabin. A purpose-built country conference venue. Team-building exercises include claybird-shooting, golf driving and petanque
• Grazing and leasing
• A creek with ducks and tame eels to feed
• We welcome people of any age and riding experience to the calm of the country in this secret pocket of Wellington – all within a very easy drive of the city centre.

Open 9.00am – 6.00pm, 7 days a week except Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

For more information please contact us. Telephone bookings essential on 04 4788 472 .

Location: [map here] 20 minutes from Wellington CBD
Prices: One hour treks: Adults - $45, Children - $40. Two hour treks: Adults - $60, Children $55.

Contact person(s): Ward Kellahan
Address: 517 Ohariu Valley Road, Ohariu Valley, Wellington
Postal Address: PO Box 13013, Johnsonville
Phone: (04) 4788-472
Mobile Phone: 027 488 5538
Email: info@horsetrekking.co.nz
Website: www.horsetrekking.co.nz

Comments: Credit Cards accepted.

Description: WE ARE BASED in the Eastern Hills of Wellington with some great scenery and beautiful countryside.
OUR AIM is to provide a friendly, safe, yet fun and exciting experience for you.
WE TAILOR our rides to suit your needs and experience eg. a slower relaxed ride for beginners, a more adventurous ride for the experienced or ride into a beautiful bush setting, relax with some refreshments and soak in the tranquil environment (great for the soul).

WE OFFER:

• Treks - 1 and 2 hour rides.
• Bush ride - 2 1/2 hours including refreshments.
• Lead rides.
• Horse care and riding lessons.

All rides start in a yard with safety and riding tips ( good for you and the horse). SMALL GROUPS ONLY. Reduced rates for regular riders.

ALSO:

• Tracks available for those with own horses.
• Argo (8 wheeler) fun rides.
• Birthday Parties (Horse & Argo rides).
• Artwork available (by commission).

Location: [map here] 20 minutes from Lower Hutt or 30 minutes from Wellington.
Prices: Prices on inquiry.
Season: All seasons.

Contact person(s): Ken Jackson
Address: 865 RD1 Coast Road, Wainuiomata, Wellington.
Phone: (04) 564 4536
Mobile Phone: 0211766228
Email: navarna@xtra.co.nz

Comments: Bookings essential, please phone prior. No EFTPOS or credit card facilities. Helmets provided. Please bring suitable footwear, jacket, long trousers, sunscreen and medication.