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Half Day Rees River Horse Trek from Glenorchy

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Highlights

Learn to ride horseback or improve your canter & trotting skills
Ride through pristine countryside in the Glenorchy basin
Friendly and knowledgeable guides
Suitable for beginners and all rider levels
Self drive required (Queenstown is 45 minutes from Glenorchy)

Description

Horse trekking for all rider level abilities with Horse Country Horses, out in beautiful scenic Glenorchy and surroundings. Around since 1985 and with over 100 horses and 150,000 acres to explore, the team can match you to a special character who is tailored to your specific ability.

Whether you need a quiet schoolmaster who will let you relax and enjoy the scenery, or you are experienced and would like a horse to match your ability. The friendly and passionate guides will take you across rivers, into valleys, and through the willow trees on a ride you’ll never forget.

Rees River Trail - 2.5hrs in the saddle
A perfect half day trek for beginners and experienced riders. Picturesque views of the mountains, glacial river crossings in Rees Valley, and many filming locations from Lord of the Rings. A great tour for beginners to learn and, depending on the group's ability, the potential for more experienced riders to try a faster pace.

Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned rider, this unforgettable trek through Rees Valley is a must-do Queenstown adventure.

Trip Includes

Guided horse ride
Helmets and wet weather gear provided if required

Duration

Rees River Trail - allow 2.5 hours

Departures

Rees River Trail 9 am & 2:30 pm
Departs from Glenorchy (45 minutes drive from Queenstown)
Operates all year round

Other Information

Cancellations made between 7 days and 72 hours prior to the date of travel will incur a 50% cancellation fee
Self drive required (Queenstown is 45 minutes from Glenorchy)
Minimum age is 7 years old for the Rees River Trail
All children 14 years old and under MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Wear sturdy footwear (toes enclosed). Gym shoes are fine
Bring your camera, sunglasses & water
Maximum weight limit of 95kgs
Please bring long trousers, suitable sturdy footwear, sunglasses, sunscreen
During winter please bring warm layers including socks, gloves, scarf

Normal Retail Price

Rees River Trail:
- Adult NZD$265.00
- Child (7-14yrs) NZD$255.00

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Reviewed 28-Jun-2025

Love the experience and the view. Staff are friendly and the horses are so cute.

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Reviewed 15-May-2024

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No issues. Easy, hassle free purchase. Will definitely be booking via this app again.

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Awesome must to do activity!!!!! This is one of the best activities my wife and I did while on our holidays. Our guide helena was excellent, and as inexperienced riders made us feel comfortable very quickly. Horses are well trained and know exactly how to behave. The scenery is spectacular.

Reviewed 26-Jan-2024

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非常好的体验，环境非常棒，景色优美

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值得推荐，向导也非常熟悉马术，了解地形，很棒的体验

Reviewed 26-Dec-2023

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Good fun and location. Tour guides were great

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Good fun and location. Tour guides were great

Reviewed 17-Jun-2023

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Wonderful horse riding experience in beautiful countryside. Absolutely stunning.

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We Thoroughly enjoyed it.

Reviewed 09-Oct-2022

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Hi Pauline and I had an amazing ride with Amanda, Sulley, Spud and Murphy. We are beginner riders but we were taught how to handle and ride the horses comfortably, even if Spud had a few other ideas. We highly recommend High Country Horses to anyone at any level. The scenery and experience blew us away

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Fantastic experience we recommend it to any one of any ability

Reviewed 31-May-2021

Reply from ENZ Experiences Ltd

Thank you so much for your feedback, we really appreciate it. We are so glad to hear that you had a wonderful time With High Country Horses. Please get in touch regarding any future holiday plans, we would be more than happy to assist you & offer you a repeat customer discount. All the best! :) Everything Travel Group

Posted 13-Oct-2021

Hi, what type of saddles do you use please?

Cheers

Julie

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High Country Horses in Queenstown primarily use comfortable trekking saddles, designed for longer trail rides and suitable for riders of all experience levels. Most of their saddles are Western-style or stock saddles, which offer excellent support and security—perfect for exploring the stunning and varied terrain of the Rees Valley.

Comment by: Everything New Zealand (Manon) on 29th Jun 25 at 12:51

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Hi there, I'm a kiwi currently in Scotland Highlands and have been working on a pony trekking center. Im comeing back to NZ early September and will be looking for work would be keen to work with more horses for a season. Im from Invercargill.

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How long is the activity

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High Country Horses offer two different treks - The Rees River Trail is 2.5hours longs while the Rees River Pro can last upto 3 hours.

Comment by: Everything New Zealand (Jordyn) on 19th Feb 25 at 13:11

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Can you accommodate large groups to do the horse trekking tours in Glenorchy, Queenstown?

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We can certainly organise a group tour to do the High Country Horses trekking in Glenorchy, Queenstown. Please contact us to arrange.

Comment by: Everything New Zealand on 31st Jul 24 at 17:20

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Where do we check in for the horse trekking tour in Glenorchy once we arrive from Queenstown?

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The check-in address for this horse trekking tour is 243 Priory Road, just outside Glenorchy. Please allow enough time for the drive from Queenstown to Glenorchy (we recommend at least 1 hour).

Comment by: Everything New Zealand (Rhiannon) on 31st Mar 24 at 19:20

Does the transportation between Glenorchy and Queenstown included? Is it suitable for beginners?

Comment by: Sally Wong on 29th Mar 25 at 15:14

When completing a booking check in details will be sent to you via confirmation voucher! However, I can confirm the location is at 243 Priory Road, Glenorchy 9372. Unfortunately this product does not come with transport included so you will need to make your own way to Glenorchy! The Rees River Trail is suitable for all riding abilities!

Comment by: Everything New Zealand on 29th Mar 25 at 15:18

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Can we organise a private horse riding tour in Glenorchy, Queenstown, with just us and the guide?

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Private charters are possible for this High Country Horses tour in Glenorchy, please contact us at +6434425877 or [email protected] for more information regarding this option.

Comment by: Everything New Zealand (Rhiannon) on 4th Aug 23 at 13:57

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I have only ridden a horse once before. Can I still do the horse trekking tour in Glenorchy while I'm visiting Queenstown?

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Thanks so much for your enquiry into the High Country Horses. Great News this tour is suitable for beginners and all rider levels so you will be able to head out and enjoy this activity.

Comment by: Everything New Zealand (Rhiannon) on 22nd Apr 23 at 10:29

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Is it possible to do a horse ride in Glenorchy during winter (around the end of June)?

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Yes, horse trekking tours in Glenorchy are available during the winter season.

Comment by: Everything New Zealand (Rhiannon) on 1st Mar 23 at 15:09

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Can I do the horse riding in Glenorchy while pregnant?

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Unfortunately, you will not be able to do the horse riding in Glenorchy whilst pregnant for safety reasons.

Comment by: Everything New Zealand (Rhiannon) on 31st Mar 24 at 19:29

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I am staying in Queenstown and will not have access to a car. Is there any other way of getting to Glenorchy from Queenstown for the horse trekking tour?

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Unfortunately, there are no transport options for the Glenorchy horse riding tour unless you can drive yourself.

Comment by: Everything New Zealand (Rhiannon) on 28th Jun 22 at 15:24

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Where is the meeting point for the horse riding tour in Glenorchy?

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For the High Country horses tour in Glenorchy, you will need to meet at the stables which are just 10-minutes past Glenorchy. If you are driving up from Queenstown, it's just another 10 minutes past the small Glenorchy township over the Rees River bridge towards Paradise. All your check-in details will be included in your booking confirmation.

Comment by: Everything New Zealand (Callum) on 20th Jun 22 at 13:16

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Is there an age and weight limit for the horse riding tour in Glenorchy?

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High Country Horses have a strict maximum weight rule of 95 kg. The minimum age limit to do the horse riding tours in Glenorchy is 7 years old.

Comment by: Everything New Zealand (Rhiannon) on 5th Mar 22 at 11:17

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