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Western Ranges Horse Treks offers multi day treks for experienced riders in beautiful New Zealand
  Western Ranges Horse Treks in Baton Valley / near Nelson / South island German website  

Over night treks of up to 6 days in the top of the South Island.Ride through pristine wilderness & farmland located next to Kahurangi National Park.

Australia/New Zealand > New Zealand > South island > Baton Valley / near Nelson

We are located two hours south-west of Nelson or one hour south of Motueka, next to Kahurangi National Park, NZ's second largest national park, 4'500 hectares.

Mountainous with seven beautiful river valleys to explore. From challenging wild places to verdant farm land with lots of river crossings & rides through beautiful native forest & exotic pine plantations.

 
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Our location and how to find us
Our location and how to find us
 
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Traveling by car:
Finding Us (Click here to print a map)
From Nelson, drive to Motueka. Turn at Rothman's clock tower, the beginning of Highway 61. Travel 30km to the third bridge over the Motueka River (Baton Bridge). Cross the bridge, turn left, drive 16km to our Western Ranges sign at the car park. Cross the swing bridge, turn left, then walk up to our yards.
A car is necessary

Traveling by plane:
Transport
Pickup is available from Motueka or Nelson at $30 return ($60 return for multi-day treks) per person. When booking, simply advise us of your needs and we will be happy to make transport arrangements for you.
Pickup service is possible
 

Leisure and sports activities available near the property
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Leisure and sports activities available near the property
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  nearby /
on the property		 Not more
than a 15 min.
walk away		 Not more
than a 15 min.
drive away		 Not more
than a 90 min.
drive away
Lake/river for swimming ok      
Fishing ok      
Canoeing / Kayaking       ok
White-Water Rafting       ok
Golf course       ok
Hiking ok      
Mountain climbing ok      
Wildlife Viewing ok      
 

Information about the riding facility / horse farm/ranch
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Category


Breeding Company, Horse Trekking Station, Farm
     
Opening: from: 1.Novemberto: 30.March 
Guest Capacity: 5  
Minimum age for guests: age 12 & up  

General description:


Over night treks of up to 6 days in the top of the South Island.Ride through pristine wilderness & farmland located next to Kahurangi National Park.

Amenities/equipment of the riding facility

  • Sea / River / Ocean for horses
  • Riding area / bridle-path

Details of the Riding area


We have access to thousands of acres in seven river valleys from verdent farm land to pristine wilderness.Swim horses bare back. Open areas for long canters,bush tracks, river crossings moutain views.

More details of the property


Experience the sustainable lifestyles of four NZ families. Choose vegetables for dinner from our organic gardens.View our herd of horses, deer, llamas, sheep & cattle as you ride through 6 farms.
 

What we have to offer
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  • Horses for guests available
  • Short Term stays (2-5 days)
  • Massage

Additional Animals on the property:


Stallion, brood mares, foals, cattle, sheep, deer, llamas, goats, chickens, dogs.

Other offers and explanations


We specialise in providing well schooled,freemoving horses for experienced riders.Our focus is on environmental awareness. We are Qualmark certified with an envirogold award.Experience sustainability
 

Horses available in our riding program
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Horses available in our riding program
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Number of Horses:
in all 5 Horses are available.

Kind of Horses:
For Advanced Riders

Riding
(Trained for / Saddle):
For guided Trail Rides

More information of the Horses for rent (Breed - Training etc.)


Our horses are English trained, we have Irish hunters, clydesdale/arab, apolloosers, arabs & NZ station bred horses. They are all free moving & well suited for experienced riders
 

Riding program
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Riding program
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  • with horses for rent
  • Guided Trail Rides
  • All-day Rides

    Minimum age for Trail Rides:
    Children age 12 & up

    Riding experience:
    Experienced only

    Demand on rider:
    average demands

    Big/Heavy Riders:
    max. 90 kg - 200 lbs
     

    Guest lodgings
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    Gully Creek hut sleeps 5, one room cabin, candle light & woodstove, bush bath .

    1 Cabin :
    Gully creek hut is in an isolated location next to the Baton river. It has mesanine bunks sleeping couples in double bed on top mesanine. All bedding provided. No electricity. Fully catered for all meals, woodstove for heating & cooking. Out side hot shower & wood fired bush bath. Views to snow peaked mountains, horses paddocked close by.

    Amenities - special features:
    Sheets, Towels, Room service / Cleaning
     

    Catering
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    Catering
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    Kind of Catering:
    Breakfast on request obligatory, Full-board on request obligatory, Vegetarian Meals, Wholesome food, Organic Farm

    More information of the Catering:
    Fresh,wholesome gourmet organic meals. Local organic biodinamic wine.Most of the food is grown on the property, low food miles.Meals made fresh on the place.Pick your own organic vegies from our gard
     

    General information of the accommodation
    General information of the accommodation
     
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    Special features:
    No smoking, Whirlpool/hot tub
     

    Rates and contact

    Rates of the Horses for rent

    Notes to the rental costs:

    		 All our trips are guided & we provide lunch & afternoon tea with each day trip, which starts at 10am & finishes at 4pm


    Contact

      Company: Western Ranges Horse Treks
      First name: Cheryl
      Last name: Dean
      Country: New Zealand
      Phone: + 64 35 224 178
      Fax: + 64 35 433 860

    You can contact us with the following languages:
    English

    By phone or email

     
      E-Mail address: Inquiry