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Onuku Heights - Riding vacations near Akaroa offers breathtaking views, privacy, peace and quiet!


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Stroll over meadows, take the horses for a ride, laze at the pool... .


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Onuku Heights is just 5 kms from Akaroa, with it's cafes and restaurants a mere 15 minutes drive away, Onuku Heights is a charming 1860's homestead, set high over the unique Akaroa Harbour. Nestled in an orchard and gardens with an abundance of bird life, the house is surrounded by native bush reserves, streams and waterfalls on a 300 ha sheep & cattle farm.

Explore the beautiful scenic property, on a variety of walking tracks including part of the Banks Peninsula Track.
Stroll over green meadows, through serene forests, across murmuring streams. Walk up the ridge for a panoramic view you will never forget ... Akaroa Harbour, Ocean and the Alps.

 
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Traveling by car:


A scenic 1½ hours drive from Christchurch city, Akaroa is an historic French and British settlement nestled in the heart of an ancient volcano. The area's numerous attractions range from wildlife cruises to historic architecture.
You will receive detailed directions with confirmation of your booking.
 

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
Restaurants     ok  
National Historic Sites     ok  
Galleries / Museum     ok  
Cinema     ok  
Shopping     ok  
Beach     ok  
Fishing     ok  
Canoeing / Kayaking     ok  
Golf course       ok
Tennis court     ok  
Biking     ok  
Mountain biking     ok  
Hiking ok      
Birding ok      
 


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Information about the riding facility / horse farm/ranch
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Category


Horse Trekking Station, Farm, B & B for Horsemen, Western Riding Stable
     
Opening: from: 15.Novemberto: 15.April 
Guest Capacity: 6  
Minimum age for guests: age 14 & up  

General description:


Stroll over meadows, take the horses for a ride, laze at the pool... .

Amenities/equipment of the riding facility

  • Riding area / bridle-path

Details of the Riding area


Stroll over green meadows, through serene forests, across murmuring streams.
 

What we have to offer
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  • Horses for guests available
  • Accommodation for one night only
  • Short Term stays (2-5 days)
  • Weekend stays
  • Weekly
  • accommodation for Non-Riders too

     

    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 4 Horses are available.

    Kind of Horses:


    For Advanced Riders, Horses height 148 cm & up

    Riding
    (Trained for / Saddle):


    Western, For guided Trail Rides

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    Quarter Horses
     

    Riding program
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    • with horses for rent
    • Guided Trail Rides
    • by the hour rides


      Minimum age for Trail Rides:


      Young person age 14 & up

      Riding experience:


      Average experience required

      Demand on rider:


      average demands

      Big/Heavy Riders:


      max. 110 kg - 240 lbs

      Notes and supplements for the Trail Rides / Riding Program


      Sorry, our farmstay is not suitable for children under the age of 14 years.
       

      Guest lodgings
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      Enjoy spacious rooms furnished with antiques, comfortable firm king-sized beds!



      3 Single / double room(s) :


      The two guestrooms in the homestead have majestic sea views, the cottage room overlooks the garden.
       

      Catering
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      Kind of Catering:


      Breakfast on request obligatory
       

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      Special features:


      No smoking, Pool available, Internet access
       

      Current Job offers
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      Western riders & horse girls for Quarter Horse treks in New Zealand

      Type of work: Training position, Apprenticeship / Summer job / Au pair,
      Work area: Horse training / Rider, Horse grooming / Stable hand, Domestic- / Kitchen position,
      Time period: from 18.08.2010 permanent
      Duration: short-term job
      Description: Internship in Quarter Horse treks and Natural Horsemanship.
      Announcement-ID: 21
      Contact: Phone:  + 64 (0)3 304 71 12       Contact form
       


      Contact


        Company: Onuku Heights Horse Treks
        First name: Eckhard
        Last name: Keppler
        Country: New Zealand
        Phone: + 64 (0)3 304 71 12
        Fax: + 64 (0)3 304 71 16

      You can contact us with the following languages:
      English

       

        E-Mail address: Inquiry