Waiheke Horse Tours ~ Adventures on Horse Back

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 featured in a fashion shoot for We’Ar clothing winter 2017 range.
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Moss
Josh

Josh is a very friendly 15hh gelding who loves attention. A smart looking horse who loves being part of the team he and Marmite are best mates and love riding out together.
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Josh
Apache

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

Ranger

Ranger is a beautiful warmblood gelding a very good horse for all riders from beginners to experienced. He's a big smooch and adores affection.

Ranger

McLeod

McLeod is a Welsh Mountain Pony and stand at 10.3 hands on his tip toes. A favourite with small children Mac is great with kids.

McLeod

Felix

Felix is a super star with many film credits. Suitable for all rider abilities.

Felix

We Know Our Stuff – 100% Pure New Zealand

We have been awarded the Qualmark award for our tourism business under the Sustainable Tourism Business criteria. For us to achieve a Bronze award we were evaluated and met all Qualmark minimum standards across 40 key components: Sustainbility, Health and Safety, Visitor Experience, Professionalism, Hospitality and friendliness. We know our stuff! Qualmark is a certification that helps travellers quantify the information they are presented about New Zealand tourism experiences. It acts as the final seal of approval that signifies the experience they are paying for is one of the most high quality, safe and sustainable experiences New Zealand has to offer.

$99 Drive Waiheke – Getting Around Waiheke

***$99*** If you are keen to travel around the Island at your own pace take advantage of the Car and Ferry Combo only $99* you’ll get 1 return ferry ticket to Waiheke Island and one full day car or scooter hire with Waiheke Auto Rentals (they are located 100 meters from Matiatia Ferry Terminal) Bookings can be made through the Fullers Call Centre on 09 367 9111 or email enquiries@fullers.co.nz We often hear first time visitors surprised at how much bigger Waiheke Island is than they imagined. There is 133 kilometres of coastline, is 19.3 km long and has a width that varies from of 0.64 to 9.65 kilometres. It’s also very...

Health and Safety

Te Matuku Peninsula is privatly owned land closed to the general public, only 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 we will evaluate the skill level of group beforehand. What to Wear All riders are provided with a helmet. We have rainwear if needed. Please wear appropriate closed footwear, long trousers are the most practical option, long sleeves are advised to prevent sunburn we have plenty of sunblock on hand. Top up with plenty of water beforehand. For the children we...

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...

Waiheke Horse Tours Te Matuku Bay

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Te Matuku Bay