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The Kahurangi National Park encompasses a huge area of wilderness in the North West corner of the South Island. It stretches west from Nelson through forested mountains and valleys to the rugged and wild West Coast, and south from beautiful Golden Bay to remote Karamea. |
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Traveling by car: |
From Nelson, drive to Motueka. Turn right at clock tower the beginning of Highway 61. Travel 30km to the third bridge (Baton Bridge). Cross the bridge, turn left. Drive 13.5km to our Baton Run Horse Trek Sign. If you don't have your own transport, we can arrange to pick you up from Motueka, Mapua, Richmond or Nelson. A car is necessary |
Traveling by plane: |
We can arrange to pick you up from Nelson airport. Pickup service is possible |
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Not more than a 15 min. walk away |
Not more than a 15 min. drive away |
Not more than a 90 min. drive away |
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CategoryHoliday Company, Horse Trekking Station, Farm, B & B for Horsemen |
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| Opening: | from: 1.November | to: 31.April | |
| Guest Capacity: | 8 | ||
| Minimum age for guests: | no limitation | ||
General description:5,000 acres, 5 valleys, 5 days. We like to keep trips small and personal, so you will be well looked after while still experiencing a true adventur |
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Amenities/equipment of the riding facility
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Details of the Riding areaYou have the option of exploring five valleys bordering the Kahurangi National Park and will have over 2023 hectares of land to ride on. |
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More details of the propertyThe Baton Run Farm (1011 hectares) has been in the Lublow family for three generations. Gustav Johan Frederick Lublow, a tailor by trade, bought the farm in 1906 believing there was gold to be found. |
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Other offers and explanationsNon-riding partners have the opportunity to go hunting and fishing, gold panning or quad bike riding for the day, before meeting up in the evening to share their adventures with you. |
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Number of Horses: |
in all 7 Horses are available. |
Kind of Horses: |
For Beginners, For Advanced Riders, Horses height 148 cm & up |
Riding |
English / Classic, For guided Trail Rides |
More information of the Horses for rent (Breed - Training etc.)Fiona has chosen horses she loves to ride and has Arabs, Clydesdale Cross, Stationbred and Irish Hunters. She takes the time to get to know each horse and often takes them out to local competitions. |
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Minimum age for Trail Rides: |
Young person age 14 & up |
Riding experience: |
No restriction |
Demand on rider: |
little demands |
Big/Heavy Riders: |
on request |
Notes and supplements for the Trail Rides / Riding ProgramWe cater mainly for the experienced rider. All treks include accommodation, home cooked food & wine. We are more than happy to tailor a trek to suit your needs, please enquire. |
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Honeywell and Alpine Huts, traditional Kiwi accomodation with that little extra |
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2 Cabins : |
Traditional Kiwi bach accommodation. A pot belly stove keeps you warm and an outdoor wood stove heats all your water for showers and baths. Soak your tired body in the outdoor bath after a day's horse riding and gaze at the beautiful night sky of the Southern Hemisphere. |
Amenities - special features: |
Sheets, Towels, Room service / Cleaning |
Rates and contact |
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Rates of the Horses for rent |
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Rates for renting a Horse: |
Included in the Rates of the accommodation. | ||
Contact |
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| Company: | Baton Valley Adventures Ltd | |
| First name: | Fiona | |
| Last name: | Simons | |
| Country: | New Zealand | |
| Phone: | + 64 3 5224164 | |
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You can contact us with the following languages: English Please feel free to contact us by phone or email. When we are are trekking we use a call answering service.
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Owner's personal webpage |
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