waihekehorsetours ~ Adventures on Horse Back

Felix

Since 2002 Felix has been at the forefront of feature films in NZ since his debut in 'The Last Samurai'. He has since appeared in '10,000 BC', 'The Warrior's Way' and 'The Hobbit' films while helping to organise 'The Great NZ Trek' annual events in between.
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Felix
Harry

Harry is another stunning horse from Gisborne that has had a successful career on the show circuit with his jumping ability. He was used on the first Hobbit film as one of Elrond's elven horses coming into Rivendell.
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Harry
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
Marmite

Marmite is a 10 yr station bred that is a real chunky monkey! He is a lovely horse suitable for all rider levels.
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Marmite
Leo

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

Major

Major is a great schoolmaster station bred gelding that will look after you. He has spent most of his life on Te Matuku Farm so is a great guide to show you around.

Major

McLeod

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

McLeod

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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