Half Day Rees River Horse Trek from Glenorchy

Highlights

• Learn to ride horseback or improve your canter & trotting skills
• Ride through pristine countryside in the Glenorchy basin
• Friendly and knowledgeable guides 
• Suitable for beginners and all rider levels
• Self drive required (Queenstown is 45 minutes from Glenorchy)

Description 

Horse trekking for all rider level abilities with Horse Country Horses, out in beautiful scenic Glenorchy and surroundings. Around since 1985 and with over 100 horses and 150,000 acres to explore, the team can match you to a special character who is tailored to your specific ability.

Whether you need a quiet schoolmaster who will let you relax and enjoy the scenery, or you are experienced and would like a horse to match your ability. The friendly and passionate guides will take you across rivers, into valleys, and through the willow trees on a ride you’ll never forget.

Rees River Trail - 2.5hrs in the saddle 
A perfect half day trek for beginners and experienced riders. Picturesque views of the mountains, glacial river crossings in Rees Valley, and many filming locations from Lord of the Rings. A great tour for beginners to learn and, depending on the group's ability, the potential for more experienced riders to try a faster pace.

Rees River Pro - 3hrs in the saddle (experienced riders only)
Breath taking views in Rees Valley, with picturesque views of the mountains and glacial river crossings. This ride features all the scenic highlights of our Rees River Trail and is where our guides and horses go to play. This option provides more experienced riders with the opportunity to go at a faster pace and explore what this beautiful land has to offer. Suitable for experienced riders only, who are confident and have ridden for a number of years. 

Trip Includes 

• Guided horse ride 
• Helmets and wet weather gear provided if required 

Duration 

• Rees River Trail - allow 2.5 hours 
• Rees River Pro - allow 3 hours 

Departures 

• Rees River Trail 9 am & 2:30 pm
• Rees River Pro 9 am & 2:30 pm (on demand)
• Departs from Glenorchy (45 minutes drive from Queenstown)
• Operates all year round

Other Information 

• Cancellations made between 7 days and 72 hours prior to the date of travel will incur a 50% cancellation fee
• Self drive required (Queenstown is 45 minutes from Glenorchy)
• Minimum age is 7 years old for the Rees River Trail
• Minimum age is 8 years old for the Rees River Pro
• All children 14 years old and under MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian. 
• Wear sturdy footwear (toes enclosed). Gym shoes are fine
• Bring your camera, sunglasses & water
• Maximum weight limit of 95kgs 
• Please bring long trousers, suitable sturdy footwear, sunglasses, sunscreen
• During winter please bring warm layers including socks, gloves, scarf

Normal Retail Prices

• Rees River Trail:
  • Adult NZD$250.00
  • Child (7-14yrs) NZD$240.00
• Rees River Pro:
  • Adult NZD$300.00

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