Guided horse treks in the Karamu hills, Waikato
Scenic, fully guided horse treks through rolling hills, farmland and native bush, a short drive from Hamilton. Choose the length and pace that suits you, from a gentle one-hour walk to a 1.5-hour ride with a few runs, and our guides handle the rest.
Trek options
Our regular trekking days are Wednesday afternoons, Saturdays and Sundays, plus school holidays and most public holidays. Wednesdays currently run a single 12pm trek; weekend and holiday treks have 10am, 12pm and 2pm options. Most treks have between 14 and 18 riders plus guides.
1 hour trek
First-timers, younger children, and anyone unsure about a longer ride.
Suitable for anyone, but particularly good for younger children, those who have never ridden before, and anyone worried that a longer trek might be a little much. Mostly a walk, with one or two runs usually offered where possible.
Book this trek1.5 hour trek
Confident riders wanting a bit more time and terrain.
A little longer in the saddle for those who want more. This trek usually has more opportunities for runs and can sometimes include slightly more challenging terrain. A great step up from the one-hour trek.
Book this trekLead pony
Children under five, or younger riders not yet ready for a full trek.
You (or another capable adult) lead your child around the flatter areas of the farm while they ride. The child rides, you walk, and instructions on how to lead are given before you go. One pony is $20, or $60 for two ponies. There's no extra charge per child at the moment. Ponies come from our trekking herd, so they aren't necessarily small.
Book this trekBring your own horse
Experienced riders who'd like to ride their own horse.
Prefer to ride your own horse? You're welcome to join one of our guided treks or head out on your own, for $15 per horse. Please contact us before you come so we can check the tracks are open for trekking.
Get in touchGroup treks
Work groups, friends, large families, schools and sports teams.
Have a private group you'd like to arrange a trek for? From work groups and friend groups to large families, schools and sports teams, we've seen almost all of them. Tell us what you're after and we'll see what we can arrange.
Enquire nowSpecialty treks
Groups that need something a little different.
If you have a group that requires something different, send us a message and we'll do our best to make it happen.
Enquire nowSimple, per-person pricing
Our pricing is per person, there's no difference between adults and children. A $5 non-refundable booking fee applies per booking (not per person).
| 1 hour trek | $40 per person |
| 1.5 hour trek | $50 per person |
| Lead pony | $20 for one pony, $60 for two ponies. No extra charge per child at the moment |
| Bring your own horse | $15 per horse. Please contact us first to check the tracks are open |
| Out-of-hours / private treks | From $300 minimum + booking fee, discussed before booking |
Treks outside our regular hours may incur a minimum cost of $300 plus the booking fee, depending on availability. We'll discuss the price with you before booking.
What's included
- A friendly, qualified guide with you the whole way
- A full safety brief and basic riding instructions
- A helmet fitted before you ride
- Horses matched to your age, size and experience
Before you ride
- Please arrive 30 minutes before your trek time to sign in, fit a helmet, hear the safety brief and get mounted so the trek leaves on time.
- Children must be at least 5 and on their own horse. Under-12s must be accompanied on the trek by an adult.
- Riders need to fit the saddle comfortably and have reasonable balance. As a guide our upper limit is around 100kg, so get in touch if you're unsure.
- Wear closed, non-bulky shoes that fit the stirrups, no jandals, sandals or crocs.
Ready to saddle up?
Book your trek online in a couple of minutes. Choose your day, time and trek option and we'll take care of the rest.
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