Cardrona High Country Pub Trail Horse Trek (Intermediate level+)
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3h 30min
- Price from
- $401 / person
- Location
- Wanaka
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 274 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 7
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- The Cardrona
- Meeting point
- 20 minutes self drive from Wanaka, 50-55 minute self drive from Queenstown. Look for "THE CARDRONA HORSE TREKS & QUAD TOURS" and the famous 'Bra Fence’Please note WE CANNOT WAIT IF YOU ARE LATE!! Please arrive on time for your tour, refunds will not be issued for late arrivals/ no shows.
Description
Saddle up on this very unique horse trekking experience, just 20 minutes from Wanaka. The half-day High Country Pub horse trek takes you up into the beautiful mountains of Cardrona Valley allowing breath taking views of the surrounding Pisa and Crown Ranges and Cardrona Ski Area. No riding experience is necessary as all tuition is provided, however if you want to cut loose there are many chances for trotting and cantering on this ride and a stopover at the historic Cardrona Hotel to stretch your legs and enjoy a drink on us! Please note we do not "JUST WALK" on this ride **PLEASE SPECIFY YOUR HORSE RIDING ABILITY UPON BOOKING SO THE APPROPRIATE HORSES ARE SELECTED FOR YOUR RIDE**
Tour Options
What's included
Included
Beverage
Professional guide
Use of helmet
Not included
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
274 reviews
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- **PLEASE SPECIFY YOUR HORSE RIDING ABILITY UPON BOOKING SO THE APPROPRIATE HORSES ARE SELECTED FOR YOUR RIDE**
- THIS RIDE IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR BEGINNERS OR SMALL CHILDREN - see "The Gold Discovery Trail"
- WE CANNOT WAIT IF YOU ARE LATE!! Please arrive on time for your scheduled tour, refunds will not be issued for late arrivals/ no shows.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Cardrona High Country Pub Trail Horse Trek (Intermediate level+) lasts about 3h 30min.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $401 per person for this Wanaka experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is 20 minutes self drive from Wanaka, 50-55 minute self drive from Queenstown. Look for "THE CARDRONA HORSE TREKS & QUAD TOURS" and the famous 'Bra Fence’. Please note WE CANNOT WAIT IF YOU ARE LATE!! Please arrive on time for your tour, refunds will not be issued for late arrivals/ no shows. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 7 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult THIS RIDE IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR BEGINNERS OR SMALL CHILDREN - see "The Gold Discovery Trail"
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is this tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 274 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by The Cardrona.
Reviews(274)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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