Climb mountains, cross rivers, swim your horse in a lake, see the most pristine country in New Zealand. All on completely private land, be spoiled by our staff, experience the best of what New Zealand has to offer and have the horse riding adventure of a lifetime.

A fully catered, fun-filled adventure exploring Blue Mountain Station and learning about high country farming. This is a great opportunity for intermediate to experienced riders to explore 25,000ha of pristine private high country. We provide horses that know the terrain and the task in hand and guide you throughout the experience. Expect a true taste of life on a high country station!

ARRIVAL TIME - DAY 1 - 11AM                       EXIT TIME - DAY 3 - 10AM

Check out the full itinerary at the bottom of the page for more details. 

3 DAY HORSE TREK

• Fully guided horse trek for a real high country experience
• A full team of cowgirls/guys will be there to assist you throughout your trip
• Stay out at camp for several nights and finish with a luxury stay at our private lake
• Listen to country stories and yarns around the fire
• Learn about high country farming, wool producing and our history
• Hosted by the station owners

HORSES

• Horses are provided - Fit and ready to ride
• Stock and Western Saddles
• Stationbred, TB and Standardbreds horses 
• Helmets provided
• Rides will be up to 25km across hill country
• Opportunities to walk, trot and canter - fast paced ride!! 

MEALS

• All snacks and meals included
• Beef, mutton, pork and wild venison all from the farm
• Meals provided from dinner on the first night to breakfast on the last morning.

ACCOMMODATION

• Basin Creek Hut
• Camp Out - Bell Tents
• Blue Mountain Lake
• Mostly private rooms, although some room sharing maybe required
• Linens and towels provided
• Washroom - Showers or washing in the creek!
• All of your gear will be delivered to your accommodation 

RIDER REQUIREMENTS

• Only experienced riders can book the this horse trek
• All riders must be physically fit at the time of the horse trek
• All riders must be able to walk down hill - on steep, slippery, boggy, loose rock and shingle terrain while leading a horse for up to 40 minutes.
• All riders must be comfortable at walk, trot and canter in an open environment. 
• Maximum weight of riders is 85kgs
• Must be comfortable to ride for up to 25km per day - 7 hours in the saddle.
• This package is not suitable for persons under 18 years of age.
• Terms and Conditions Apply.
• This package is capped at 6 participants and is a shared booking.

PAYMENT

• 15% Non refundable deposit per rider to secure your spot. Payment required within 7 days of booking request.
• Full payment required 30 days before the the starting date of the horse trek
• Payment plans available - Please contact us directly.
• Guest Information sheets will be sent out once booking is made. These must be completed and returned with 28 days of booking being made.

BLUE MOUNTAIN EXPLORER ITINERARY
2 NIGHT - 3 DAYS OF RIDING

ARRIVAL DAY - DAY 1

• ARRIVE AT THE STATION - around 11.30am
• MEET AND GREET - Meet the crew and riders
• MEET YOUR HORSE - Get matched up with your pony
• RIDE TO CAMP - Join us on a ride out to camp, this gives you a chance to get to know your horse and get the saddle warmed up. Minimum 4 hours in the saddle with some walking down hill.
• STAY AT THE BASIN CREEK HUT
• DINNER 
• TIME TO RELAX - Play card games, read a book, enjoy stories around the fire.

 DAY 2 

• BREAKFAST AT THE BASIN HUT - Up bright and early, breakfast and get you and your horse ready for a big day on the hill.
• EXPLORE THE ANDREWS - We will make our way the native gulleys of Blue Mountain Station, stopping at historical huts and seeing the native wildlife. 
• LUNCH - Stop for a scenic lunch along the way. 
• COOK SHOP - We return back to the heart of the station to stay at our traditional New Zealand cottage for a hot shower and to put the ponies to be bed.
• DINNER - Have dinner at the homestead with the farm owners, learn some of the rich history. 
• WOOL SHED TOUR - An evening Wool Shed tour after dinner, learn about the New Zealand Wool Industry and the quality of wool we produce. 

DAY 3

• BREAKFAST AT COOK SHOP
• RIVER RIDE - Ride leaves at 8am
• PACK YOU BAGS 
• FINAL GOODBYES - Say goodbye to the crew, your new found friends, group photos.
• SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!

PICK UP & DROP OFF SCHEDULE
CHRISTCHURCH AIRPORT
3 HOUR CAR JOURNEY 

PICK UP 

DAY 1 - Monday 

LOCATION - Christchurch Airport - Drop Off Zone

COLLECTION TIME - 8am 

LUNCH STOP - Geraldine - 10am - Opportunity to grab a bite before you get into the saddle.

ARRIVAL TIME to the station - 11.30AM

Guests must be ready to be collected from the airport at 8am. Please have all your belongings ready. If you are staying somewhere else across the city then please meet us at the airport for collect.

DROP OFF 

DAY 5 - Friday

LOCATION - Christchurch Airport - Drop off Zone

DEPARTURE TIME - 10am

LUNCH STOP - Geraldine - 11am - opportunity to grab a bite to eat.

DROP OFF TIME - 1 - 2pm 

Guests will return to the horse yards by 9.45am. Your belongings will be delivered to the horse yards. Transport back to Christchurch leaves promptly at 10am.