- The River Wild
- The Trilogy Loop
- The Ride of The Rings
- The River & Rings
- The Loop & Rings
- A Day in Paradise
- An Overnight in Paradise
The River Wild
A beautiful 2 hour ride with river crossings and magnificient views of The Misty Mountains and Lake Wakatipu.
The ride is suitable for all levels of rider and is the best option for mixed ability couples and groups who are not experienced enough to join The Trilogy Loop, but can or want to learn to ride.
Suitable for all levels of rider
For the well being of our horses we have a rider weight limit of 95kg / 210lbs / 15 st.
with your own transport to Glenorchy
( 9.15am & 2.15pm )
Child - NZ$ 125 per person
Adult - NZ$ 135 per person
with return transport from Queenstown
( 8.30am & 1.30pm )
Child - NZ$ 145 per person
Adult - NZ$ 155 per person
The Trilogy Loop
Follow the trail of Saruman’s army as they departed Isengard on this exhilarating 3 hour, 22km ride. Plenty of good canters, river crossings and spectacular views of The Misty Mountains, Wizards Vale and the Mighty Methedras.
For advanced riders only.
For the well being of our horses we have a rider weight limit of 95kg / 210lbs / 15 st.
with your own transport to Glenorchy ( 9.15am)
NZ$ 175 per person
with return transport from Queenstown ( 8.30am)
NZ$ 195 per person
(There is no child rate)
The Ride of The Rings
This amazing 1 1/2 hour horse ride takes place in Paradise, 22km north of Glenorchy, overlooking a World Heritage Area.
Winding through the golden woods of Lothlórien, passing Amon Hen, the ride climbs to 2000 feet above sea level. From here the views over Isengard, the Wizard's Vale and the mighty peak of Methedras are breathtaking.
Popular with movie directors, Paradise has been used for filming scenes in Narnia, Wolverine, The Lovely Bones, Tracker not to mention The Lord of the Rings and most recently The Hobbit!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjYn845i08A of The Hobbit for an insight into what went on at Paradise!
As a walking paced ride it's suitable for beginner riders, and a ride of a lifetime for 'Lord of the Rings'/'Hobbit' fans and movie buffs.
Suitable for all levels of rider – note this is a walking paced ride.
For the well being of our horses we have a rider weight limit of 95kg / 210lbs / 15 st.
with return transport from Queenstown
( 8.30am & 1.30pm)
Child - NZ$ 165 per person
Adult - NZ$ 175 per person
(Price includes shared transport. There is no self-drive price)
The River & Rings
Two great rides in one day!
Combine The River Wild and The Ride of the Rings at a discounted rate. In between rides one can explore Glenorchy's tranquil township and enjoy a leisurely lunch in one of the cafes.
Suitable for all levels of rider.
For the well being of our horses we have a rider weight limit of 95kg / 210lbs / 15 st.
with return transport from Queenstown ( 8.30am)
Child - NZ$ 275 per person
Adult - NZ$ 285 per person
(There is no self-drive price)
The Loop & Rings
Two great rides in one day!
Combine the Trilogy Loop with the Ride of the Rings in one day, with time in between to enjoy lunch and a stroll around Glenorchy’s tranquil township.
Only for advanced riders.
For the well being of our horses we have a rider weight limit of 95kg / 210lbs / 15 st.
with return transport from Queenstown ( 8.30am)
Adult - NZ$ 315 per person
(There is no child rate or self-drive price)
A Day in Paradise
A stunning 5 to 6 hour ride to either Paradise Estate or the Rees Valley takes in spectacular scenery and river crossings. A reasonable level of fitness and riding experience is required.
The ride leaves subject to minimum bookings. A picnic lunch is included.
A reasonable level of fitness and riding experience is required – not suitable for beginner riders.
For the well being of our horses we have a rider weight limit of 95kg / 210lbs / 15 st.
A Day in Paradise is not one of our scheduled daily rides but is available by arrangement.
Please email or call.
Thank you.
An Overnight in Paradise
A two day ride takes you to Paradise Estate, a 5-6 hour ride. Accommodation is provided in wooden cabins set in Paradise's untouched beech forest. The following day, another 5-6 hour ride takes you home via The Golden Mile (see The Ride Of The Rings).
Accommodation and all meals are included. The ride leaves subject to minimum bookings on the dates below.
A reasonable level of fitness and riding experience is required – not suitable for beginner riders.
For the well being of our horses we have a rider weight limit of 95kg / 210lbs / 15 st.
with your own transport to Glenorchy ( 9.15am)
NZ$ 705 per person
with return transport from Queenstown ( 8.30am)
NZ$ 725 per person
(There is no child rate.)
Dates of forthcoming trips:
- 16th October 2012
- 14th November 2012
- 12th December 2012
- 12th March 2013
- 10th April 2013
