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High Country Horses operates from a farm 15 mins from Glenorchy at the top of Lake Wakatipu - Mid Rivers Farm. We are surround by the Humbolt and Richardson ranges of Mountains and are nested at the base of Mount Alfred. The only company tht can...more

Suggested duration: More than 3 hours

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243 Priory Road | Queenstown, Glenorchy 9372, New Zealand

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+64 3-442 9915

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ringshirley

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Reviewed today via mobile

Wonderful experience with professional leader

My boyfriend and I booked a full day tour and it was the best. Horses are well trained and all staff are experts of Glenorchy and local species. Big shout out to Amanda. She is a cheerful lady and gives clear instructions. The driver (sorry...More

Date of experience: December 2018

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sathvinder

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

14629

Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile

perfect ride to paradise..

I am rather inexperience in horse riding and the horse I got was huge.. his name was Warren.. but he was such a gentle creature.. I must say the whole experience and trail was awesome and worth the drive to glenorchy.. the movie scenes were...More

Date of experience: December 2018

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apimentel

San Francisco, California

7

Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile

BEST DAY EVER

Absolutely outstanding day. I did the Paradise Combo with High Country Horses and it was the best. I have no experience beyond tour trail rides and Sarah had me trotting by the end of the day!! First and foremost a HUGE thank you and awesome...More

Date of experience: December 2018

Thank apimentel

You are giving me warm fuzzys :) It is so nice to hear how much you appreciated both my staff and horses. Your have a wonderful Christmas, and we look forward to see you again!

ejane24

21

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Paradise tour

Huge thanks to Amanda and the team at high country horses! We had the most amazing experience, Amanda was a wealth of knowledge as were all the team. We enjoyed the most beautiful scenery we have seen in NZ to date! With the Lord of...More

Date of experience: December 2018

1 Thank ejane24

Thank you so much for this review. Amanda has been with us for only a short time but totally loves this area and has become passionate about it. This really shows when she gets people who appreciates it as much as her. Apples heading the...More

jakesgirl2015

Clane, Ireland

2810

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Paradise Combo - A Match Made In Heaven!

I’d been looking forward to riding with High Country Horses for quite some time. It was my dream to ride in NZ while on holiday and I had done my research. I had taken my time deciding which ride to do and had chosen Paradise...More

Date of experience: December 2018

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tracey m

Bangkok, Thailand

9321

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Perfect

We did the afternoon River Rees trek- about 2 hours. It was stunning. Riding through the glacier fed rivers and streams was just spectacular. The horses were all superb, our ride catered for all abilities and the more experienced riders were even able to go...More

Date of experience: November 2018

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shiraneh

925

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Isengard toir

We did a 1h30 tour including the Isengard set. It was really nice! The horses were beautiful and the landscapes incredible. Nicole, our guide, was very kind and told us a lot of interesting things. And we also had a great time with DB, our...More

Date of experience: November 2018

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gungho-traveller

207

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Wonderful ride through massive lupins field & snow-capped mountains

Must do Rees River horse riding if you are lucky to have fine weather and in time for lupins blooming season (Nov-Jan). Small group so no worry about being left behind or unable to hear the guide's instructions, breathtaking scenery, riding across rivers though a...More

Date of experience: November 2018

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paynefl

Creve Coeur, Missouri

8

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

like a movie set

Riding horses through a river valley where the flowers were starting to bloom and the water was rushing in the morning and then riding with a different group in the mountains in the afternoon was a high light of our trip. You can actually picture...More

Date of experience: November 2018

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maggien969

New York City, New York

518

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Breathtaking

I went on this tour almost fall time in New Zealand (early May 2018) and absolutely cherish my photos to this day. Even if you're not a huge Lord of the Rings fan, the views are absolutely incredible (especially with the sun cracking behind the...More

Date of experience: May 2018

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Kikki0

Oh no! This should be five stars!! Will try to edit!

13 March 2018|

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Kvmin

Hi, are you open during winter in June? I am going with 3 and 5 years old, can they sit on lap with adult?

3 March 2018|

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Thank you for your question. The answer comes in two parts - YES we ride all year round. We can't offer the multi day ride through the Summer, but all other rides are on offer. Secondly we have to say no to a 3 year old... More