Day treks with
Mackenzie Alpine Horse Trekking
Day Treks
1/2 Hour
An easy ride through a pine forest. This is suited for nervous beginners and children.
$25 per person
1 Hour “Lake View”
Consists of a gentle trek through larch and pine forest to the leading south ridge of Mt John, with fantastic views of Lake Tekapo and surrounding station country, then a gentle wander down hill to the lake and finally walking back through oak, silver birch and pine forest.
$50 per person
2 Hour “Mountain Top”
A stunning ride around the base of Mount John with a breathtaking view of the lake and, from the top of the North end of the mountain, breathtaking views of the Alps and the huge expanse of the Mackenzie Country.
$90 per person
3.5 Hour “Glacier Country”
Depending on the weather, this is a ride that takes in the other rides features, but you get the chance to travel on horseback to Lake Alexandrina on the western side of Lake Tekapo.. You will appreciate how harsh this land must have been to the early settlers whilst traveling back across this part of The Mackenzie Basin. An absolute must for camera enthusiasts. (Minimum 2 persons)
$140 per person
Full Day
Travel further towards the Southern Alps and experience a working high country sheep station. (Minimum 2 persons) $260 per person
Overnighter
Camp overnight at an old shepherds camp next to the Irishman Stream. Camp cooking, Sleep under the stars, and watch the sun rise strike Aoraki Mt Cook in the early morning.
Rides depart approx. 1230pm and return at about 1130am the following day. Dinner, Breakfast and refreshments included. Sleeping bags available for hire. (Minimum 2 persons)
$350 per person
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Weight limit for all treks is 105kgs (Please advise us if you are over 90kgs.)