Take on a more adventurous horseback riding experience near Auckland with a 2-hour intermediate trek through dramatic coastal landscapes and forest trails.

This ride is designed for intermediate to advanced riders who can confidently and correctly trot and canter. After being matched with a suitable horse, set off with your guide along the wild west coast, riding over velvet black sands and through scenic sand dunes.

Continue toward fresh water holes where the horses may stop to drink and splash, then ride through scrubland, tree tunnels, and beautiful forest paths. The route offers a memorable mix of beach, forest, dunes, and countryside terrain.

This trek includes plenty of walking so riders can enjoy the views and take photos, with opportunities to trot and possibly canter where safe and appropriate. Faster riding is always at the guide’s discretion and depends on rider ability, terrain, weather, and horse wellbeing.