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The Gold Discovery Trail Horse Trek
Let your horse take you across the Cardrona River while keeping a keen eye out for gold along the way! Learn about the gold rush that Cardrona experienced in the 1860s which gave way to farming which you will experience first hand as you ride through mobs of Merino sheep. Climb to a beautiful vantage point allowing breathtaking views of Mount Cardrona and the Crown Range. The meeting time for The Gold Discovery Trail is 9:30am. The Cardrona headquarters is a 20 minute drive for Wanaka or 45 minute drive from Queenstown over the Crown Range Road. No riding experience is required for this horse trek activity as we provide suitable instruction for each individuals horse riding ability before the ride commences. Children can be led from the lead horse if required. This ride takes a journey along the Cardrona River under the willow trees, crosses through the river and ascends up in to the mountains of the working sheep & cattle station allowing spectacular views down the the Cardrona Valley and the surrounding mountain ranges along the way. Reward your horse with a well earned bucket of feed on return to the stables!
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NZ$349.00
per person
2 hours Highlights
Ride a horse through the river & up into the hills in The Cardrona sunrise!
Stunning views around the Cardrona area in the Wanaka region from horseback
Horse Trekking with horses hand picked for kind and gentle temperament
Horse riding close to Wanaka
A one-on-one riding lesson with each rider before the trek departs
Full Description
We have handpicked the horses for their kind and gentle temperament and behaviour both on the ground and under saddle.
There are a selection of ages, heights and “horsanalities” across the herd to cater for riders of differing weights and riding experience levels.
We use Syd Hill Half Breed saddles which are a cross between a western and Australian stock style saddle, so very comfortable for long distance riding, and very lightweight for the horses comfort. They have been fitted with “monk...
2125 Cardrona Valley road, Cardrona Valley, Wanaka
Look out for The Cardrona Distillery & the famous "bra fence"
Full refund if cancelled up to 24 hours before activity starts.
There is a minimum number of travellers for this experience. If the minimum isn't met and we need to cancel, we will offer a different date/experience or a full refund.
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All participants are required to read and sign a "Risk Disclosure" form at arrival, prior to taking part in any "Adventure Activity" by NZ law.
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The Gold Discovery Trail Horse Trek
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