Waiheke Horse Tours ~ Adventures on Horse Back

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Mangu

Mangu comes from the east coast of New Zealand, pure black and 18hh he casts a huge shadow with gentle soul and fairy tale good looks
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Mangu
Marmite

If big things come in small packages then Marmite is just that. He is a Kaimanawa 14.2hh with buckets of personaility. Just like his namesake 'Marmite' a little goes along way.
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Marmite
Moss

Moss is a grey stationbred that was purchased for ‘The Hobbit’ as one of 12 greys for the elves to ride. Moss was also one of the dwarves horses in ‘The Hobbit’ coping well with the demands of wearing a padded hairy suit! He is a real special individual that is a pleasure to ride for someone who has experience. Moss recently featured in a fashion shoot for We’Ar clothing.
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Moss
Leo

Leo is a lovely natured Appaloosa with a background in stunt work.
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Leo
Apache

Apache is a 16hh Leopard Apaloosa He is a lovely horse suitable for all rider levels.
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Apache

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McLeod

McLeod is a Welsh Mountain Pony and is available for children's riding lessons.

McLeod

Health and Safety

First Aid Your safety, comfort and enjoyment while horse riding on Waiheke is very important to us. All our guides hold comprehensive first aid certification, so in the unlikely chance of a medical event or accident happening we are trained Red Cross first aiders and carry a first aid kit. Traffic/Roads Our tours are ridden over an area of the Island that is closed to the general public, there is no traffic, just local farm vehicles and residents who are aware of our horses being on the Peninsula. Our tours are all taken at a walk, however if your group is experienced and wish to go at a faster pace...

How to Find Us

We are located 2 kilometres down a metal driveway which starts at 402 Orapiu Road. Look for the White Rock and also Te Matuku Sign on the right. If you find yourself at Passage Rock you have missed the turn-off to our road. Slow Down You’re Here! please drive carefully the speed limit on the private road is 30 kmph. For access Call +64 21 438 549 when you reach the security gate T

Why Not Stay for the Weekend

Click here to Book through bookabach or email us Stay at the Oyster Cottage and get 10% off Horse Tours & Accommodation Te Matuku Farm oyster cottage sits within a 1000 acre property and on the edge of a marine reserve which is the home of the now famous Te Matuku Oyster. On booking you are able to request fresh fish or/oysters to be delivered to the cottage. The owners of the property and a manager are also on the farm . The property has been in the same family for 30 years and is primarily a labour of love to restore the native forest and marine environment. The cottage is...

Te Motu-arai-roa, ‘the long sheltering island’

Waiheke is 93 sq km of island bliss only a 35-minute ferry ride from downtown Auckland. Once they could hardly give land away here; nowadays multimillionaires rub shoulders with the old-time hippies and bohemian artists who gave the island its green repute. Auckland office workers fantasise about swapping the daily motorway crawl for a watery commute and a warm, dry microclimate Read more: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/new-zealand/auckland-region/waiheke-island#ixzz3F3o93wuz ContactUs.com

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