Guided Horse Trekking from Rotorua
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Guided Horse Trekking from Rotorua
By Adventure Playground
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New Zealand is known for its incredible scenery, and this guided horse trekking tour is a great way to cover lots of ground and discover remote sights that would be hard to reach on foot. Travel along winding trails, through native bush, and over farmland to expose amazing views of Mt. Ngongotaha and Lake Rotorua. Enjoy photo stops along the way and hear fascinating commentary from your guide.
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Ages 12-80, max of 6 per group
Duration: 1h
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Highlights
- Discover New Zealand’s countryside at a faster pace than a walking tour
- Access amazing photo opportunities of Mt. Ngongotaha and Lake Rotorua
- This guided horse trekking adventure is perfect for beginners
- Guide
- Horse safari
- Safety gear
What's not included- Food and drinks
- Start:
- 451 Ngongotaha Road, Ngongotahā, Rotorua 3015, New ZealandPlease arrive 15 minutes prior to your booking time.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 19829P2- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 19829P2
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- colm20250 contributionsNot what we were expectingUnfortunately the buggy’s were either too old (suggested by our guide), or not well maintained as ours broke down and there was no replacement. The boss did refund our money but it ruined what was supposed to be the highlight of our dayWritten 4 January 2025
- traceyhE8247IG0 contributionsAwesome experienceHad an awesome time doing the clay bird shooting experience. Very helpful and friendly staff. Will definitely be back in the near future.Written 3 January 2025
- 5ljp0 contributionsAwesome views and ride!Thanks to Isaac for being a good tour guide and our driver this morning. Top Bloke bro! My family and I loved every moment I totally recommend this tour to anyone. See you next time.Written 26 December 2024
- Cammytttt0 contributionsHow good!So good. Fun UTV buggy’s, a fun bumpy track up and nice views. Issac was pretty cool and gave us just the right amount while also leaving us too our own adventure the right amount!Written 9 December 2024
- Mobile678446330890 contributionsStag Do - Clay Bird ShootingThe Clay Bird Shooting was excellent fun and enjoyed by all. Great facility, Great Staff and a fantastic experience. I would highly recommend this.Written 1 December 2024
- 752keshiab0 contributionsClay ShootingGeoff was an amazing, hilarious guide. Very knowledgeable and safety conscious. With his expert guidance, we were able to hit multiple targets! 10/10 would recommend!Written 28 October 2024
- 492craigt0 contributionsMemorableWhat a memorable day. Our two daughters had planned a horse riding trek but do to wet weather that was cancelled The staff could not have been more helpful We decided to do Clay Shooting and our two instructors Geoff and Liam were exceptional. They were able to put four nervous first time shooters at ease and we all had a blast. Absolutely fantastic time We then decided to do the 4wd buggy tour and that was unreal. Josh our guide was great fun and very informative. And the scenery. My god how good is it driving through that forest. Spectacular. All up a great day that will be remembered for years.Written 4 October 2024
- 391se_nf0 contributionsA fun & beautiful way to spend an hour.This is the BEST way to see Lake Rotorua. Jump in a buggy with your guide, drive through some lovely scenery (and working farm paddocks) while getting a fun & mild 4WD experience.Written 29 September 2024
- Wander047165694710 contributionsAmazing views, exciting experiences!Awesome experience, views from the horse ride were fantastic and accommodating for someone who hasn't ridden very often. Highlight for me however was the clay shooting, very informative and absolute blast. Never shot before and by the end was relatively accurate, thanks to the guidance of Craig! Would definitely do again!Written 14 September 2024
- joanhR5924ZO0 contributionsWell looked after from our Tour Guy Ihaia and his son. Much love guys use are the best!Beautiful views and Thank you to Ihaia for the tour and looking after me and my son Your son was awesome to bro had such an awesome timeWritten 17 August 2024
- martinabC6714DU0 contributionsGood family funAwesome crew! Did the self drive buggy and clay shooting while daughter did horse ride thoroughly enjoyed it all. Crew were all friendly and just awesome people totally recommend for some family funWritten 12 August 2024
- 717hopeg0 contributionsAmazing and FunAmazing day. Great and super friendly staff. Would suggest for anyone in Rotorua and looking for some adventures. We participated in the 4x4 buggy and the clay shooting. Loads of fun many jokes had with staff.Written 24 July 2024
- Journey521848551310 contributionsSo much fun!Our tour guides were all super knowledgeable and friendly. I took my team of hairdressers and their partners on the selfdrive buggies and did the clay bird shooting. 10/10 for both. It rained most of the day but I didn’t matter at all and actually made the buggying a bit more fun!Written 21 July 2024
- 653zacf0 contributionsHighly Recommend!Views were amazing and our guide Josh was funny as. Price is a little steep however, it was a great time! Highly recommend!Written 13 July 2024
- SanzNZ830 contributionsFamily fun with paintball target shooting at Adventure PlaygroundOur kids (aged 10 and 11) had heaps of fun at the paintball shooting range today and wanted to have a go at archery and airsoft target shooting too. We had an awesome guide named Ihaia, he made sure we all had a safe and fun experience. We will definitely be back again for more family adventure activities! It's also great to know that the paintballs and airsoft bullets are biodegradable, especially with Adventure Playground being located in such a beautiful natural setting.Written 11 July 2024
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Sheraz
5 contributions
Aug 2020
One of the best spontaneous decision we made for our weekend in Rotorua and luckily we got the booking. This horse trek has great scenic views along the way and the top was just amazing with a birds-eye view of the lake Rotorua and the city. Horses were calm, super nice and easy to ride.
The experience was overwhelming for all of us and goes without giving credit to TYLAH (Dory- thankfully didn't forget to take us all to the top :D ) was a great guide, friendly and easy to talk gave great tips for horseriding to us (first timers).
Highly recommended to experience horse trek experience at Adventure Playground Rotorua and for other activities (that we left for our next visit).
The experience was overwhelming for all of us and goes without giving credit to TYLAH (Dory- thankfully didn't forget to take us all to the top :D ) was a great guide, friendly and easy to talk gave great tips for horseriding to us (first timers).
Highly recommended to experience horse trek experience at Adventure Playground Rotorua and for other activities (that we left for our next visit).
Written 9 August 2020
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Wow amazing feedback thank you ! Sounds like you had the best time even though it was a spontaneous decision !
We love all you comments and thank you particularly regarding your guide and our lovely horses.
Stay safe and we look forward to seeing you again on your next visit to Rotorua.
Thanks from The Team at Adventure Playground
Written 26 September 2020
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Nettie
1 contribution
Jan 2020 • Couples
Highly recommend doing this! We loved it and would definitely go on another trek if we come back to Rotorua. It was a good price, we had very little horse riding experience but our guide was great and made it a very relaxing enjoyable experience. Was a highlight of our trip!
Written 19 January 2020
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Yes ! Highlight of your trip is so good to hear ! Thanks for your feedback and hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay in Rotorua :)
Thanks from all the Team at Adventure Playground
Written 5 February 2020
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DD-RULZZ
Rotorua, New Zealand25 contributions
Mar 2022
What can I say but Amazing . The ladies that took us were so wonderful and totally looked after the biggest sook they have properly meet. Yip me but I felt so calm 99 percent of the time and I had Miss Molly to look after me as well . Beautiful horse she is. I think our guides name was Sherneria so sorry if I spelt that wrong but you are amazing and thank you for talking to me along the way . For taking the photo of me and my sister so we could share the beautiful view of Rotorua and surrounding area,
I would most certainly recommend this Horse trek to everyone . You will honestly enjoy it and be very proud of yourselves for doing it ...100 percent happy
I would most certainly recommend this Horse trek to everyone . You will honestly enjoy it and be very proud of yourselves for doing it ...100 percent happy
Written 6 March 2022
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Really appreciate your feedback. Our guides appreciate hearing from our customers and love sharing our views.
Written 7 March 2022
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Charlies
Rotorua District, New Zealand1 contribution
Jan 2020
Today my grandchildren (after having worked for 2 days cleaning motel units for me) spent their funds on a horse trek. The 1 x hour for 12 year olds. @$65 per person
Upon arrival we were met by a girl, who showed them where to sign in, then joined another young girl at the counter. The kids signed in and when asked "now what"-response, go up to the shed (pointed the tack room) and wait. It was a 2pm trek, they got to the tack room at 1.50pm. When all saddled up, no introductions were made as to who the guides were, also a 6 year old took part in this trek! The brochure clearly pointed out 12 year olds..the child was noisy , but needless to say it was meant to be for older riders. When I rang to voice my concerns the woman said she will follow it up. Nothing yet. The kids enjoyed the views but walked away very disheartened- as a motelier I am not prepared to encourage this part of Adventure Playground. I do wish they had the experience that other reviews have given.
Upon arrival we were met by a girl, who showed them where to sign in, then joined another young girl at the counter. The kids signed in and when asked "now what"-response, go up to the shed (pointed the tack room) and wait. It was a 2pm trek, they got to the tack room at 1.50pm. When all saddled up, no introductions were made as to who the guides were, also a 6 year old took part in this trek! The brochure clearly pointed out 12 year olds..the child was noisy , but needless to say it was meant to be for older riders. When I rang to voice my concerns the woman said she will follow it up. Nothing yet. The kids enjoyed the views but walked away very disheartened- as a motelier I am not prepared to encourage this part of Adventure Playground. I do wish they had the experience that other reviews have given.
Written 4 January 2020
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Thank you for your feedback. However, we firstly note you are reviewing after you were not the actual person who took part in the horse trek. Secondly, your two 12 year old grandchildren have not relayed the correct information about your complaint regarding the other child on the trek. He was not a novice rider which is why we made an exception regarding the recommended age of12 years to partake in our 1 hour trek. The child was actually 8 yrs old and was with his Aunty. He wanted to gallop and when she told him he wasn't allowed he started to cry.
We did call you back to explain to you but you placed your review before we had time to call you later that day.
We have also been advised that you have sent your 12 year old grandchildren to "check out" a number of activities around town which if I was a new motel owner would have chosen to do myself rather than send a child to rely solely on for feedback.
We apologise that they had a disappointing experience but as you will see we have had hundreds and hundreds of people take part in our horse treks and very very little complaints over the past 5 years.
Thank you from the Adventure Playground Staff
Written 14 January 2020
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Chrissie Stevenson
Rotorua, New Zealand2 contributions
Jul 2021
From the moment we arrived the customer service was outstanding. Very efficient and well organised especially as I was part of a big group. The activities offered catered for everyone in our group which was fantastic.
Some of my colleagues and I chose the Guided Horse Trekking Experience, and WE all enjoyed our time out with our guide and our especially chosen horses. I had Molly (leader of the pack) and she was such a good horse.
The others in our wider group chose between the self driven 4x4 buggie activity and the clay shooting.
At the end of our time out we all gathered to share our own experiences. The laughter, the smiles, the photos taken spoke volumes of our time together. Great way to end our school holidays as we prepare for the new term.
Some of my colleagues and I chose the Guided Horse Trekking Experience, and WE all enjoyed our time out with our guide and our especially chosen horses. I had Molly (leader of the pack) and she was such a good horse.
The others in our wider group chose between the self driven 4x4 buggie activity and the clay shooting.
At the end of our time out we all gathered to share our own experiences. The laughter, the smiles, the photos taken spoke volumes of our time together. Great way to end our school holidays as we prepare for the new term.
Written 23 July 2021
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Many thanks for your awesome review. It was our pleasure to host your fantastic team from Kaitao Intermediate. A nice way to get ready for the new school term.
Written 24 July 2021
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Maury-n-NZ
Auckland, New Zealand5 contributions
Jan 2022
We booked online after a phone call to confirm details. Our scheduled times were no longer best for us, so we requested an earlier time, and they kindly accommodated us. They set us up nicely with our horses, gave a bit of instruction, and a trial run around the corral, then off to the trek! We had great trek guides, very attentive and patient. Our treks were better than I'd expected, going up onto the hills nearby for a really great view of the lake and area. Our kids were thrilled, and can't wait to come back again. Great value for the price - especially if you compare around like it did. Thanks!
Written 28 January 2022
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Thank you so much for your feedback. Your kind comments are why we do these activities. We look forward to seeing you in the future.
Written 30 January 2022
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Queen K
2 contributions
Oct 2021 • Solo
Krissy was our guide today and it was absolutely fantastic, she was sooo genuine and soo lovely! I loved her.
I would not recommend this trek for riders. Krissy had no problem with me doing a small trot in the arena however, a young lady (didn’t get her name) was quite skeptical about me doing a small trot. Basically she told me to get off ride away. Wasn’t very happy with that but besides that whole downer with that young blonde lady, KRISSY IS THE BEST GUIDE OUT! she was bloody fantastic!
I would definitely recommend this place for non-riders as their horses are well under-control. Very neat horses and Douboy will forever be my favourite horse there. I will miss him dearly!
Thank you for this amazing experience Krissy.
I would not recommend this trek for riders. Krissy had no problem with me doing a small trot in the arena however, a young lady (didn’t get her name) was quite skeptical about me doing a small trot. Basically she told me to get off ride away. Wasn’t very happy with that but besides that whole downer with that young blonde lady, KRISSY IS THE BEST GUIDE OUT! she was bloody fantastic!
I would definitely recommend this place for non-riders as their horses are well under-control. Very neat horses and Douboy will forever be my favourite horse there. I will miss him dearly!
Thank you for this amazing experience Krissy.
Written 10 October 2021
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Naomi
North Shore, New Zealand7 contributions
Oct 2020 • Friends
My friends and I spontaneously decided to horse trek, and within minutes were luckily booked for a mid morning trek.
Not having rode a horse in decades, I was perfectly paired with a horse named Jimmy who stole a piece of my heart.
The scenery was breathtakingly beautiful, and our awesome guide even provided her photography skills!
This was the perfect activity to start our weekend in Rotorua! Highly recommend!!
Thanks so much for the experience.
Not having rode a horse in decades, I was perfectly paired with a horse named Jimmy who stole a piece of my heart.
The scenery was breathtakingly beautiful, and our awesome guide even provided her photography skills!
This was the perfect activity to start our weekend in Rotorua! Highly recommend!!
Thanks so much for the experience.
Written 27 October 2020
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susieandmikej
41 contributions
Great experience. Four of us went on a one hour ride up the hillside of beautiful Rotorua. Views were excellent. Horses were all very well behaved and our group has excellent riders down to never been riders. Guides were lovely. Took pics for us.
Written 7 February 2024
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.
Written 23 February 2024
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SchutteFam
11 contributions
Apr 2021 • Family
We spent the whole morning. We started off with the 4x4 off road tour which was so much fun. Then the boys decided to go clay shooting and the girls went for the 1 hour horse trek. All of these experiences were amazing and so much fun.Lifetime memories! All the guides who were with us on this day were outstanding!!!thank you for a fantastic day!will highly recommend and will definitely return.
Written 1 April 2021
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We are a family of 5, our 3 kids ages at the time will be 8 10 and 11. they have been riding for a couple of years i would be the most nervous rider - can my 8 year old do this 1 hour trek?
Written 10 May 2022
Do you have treks for more experienced riders?
Treks of 2 hours? Thanks!
Written 17 February 2020
玮 金
Parnell, New Zealand
I have two kids,one is 5 years old and another one is 3 years old, we have two adults can we ride the horse if we take them?
Written 7 October 2019
Hi, yes - the staff told us 130-150kilos requires them to find a larger horse which can take the weight of the rider. Depending on the days, this horse might not on shift for riding.
Written 28 April 2019
A Tripadvisor member
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Please let me know if you have other people interested in doing this tour so we could join them maybe since we are only 2 people. Ideal Jan 20 or 21st after 10am
Written 18 January 2019
Hi Jesper,
It was mine and my partner's second time riding a horse in our lives. They tell you the safety information and what to do if you feel like you might fall when riding. You have some time at the start in the pen to have a wander around. It's a lot of fun so I'd highly suggest it.
Written 7 February 2019
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