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Cape Farewell Horse Treks, Golden Bay

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We are 2 .5 hours from Nelson

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Phone: +64 3 524 8031 Address: McGowan Street, Puponga, Collingwood Contact Person: James and Pamela Forbes Directions: Farewell Spit the most North western point of the South Island. You can not get lost and if you do you'll love it anyway!

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Pam, James and the team offer you some fantastic riding in our beautiful, untouched, corner of the New Zealand. Ride the famous Wharariki Beach, or check out the view over Farewell Spit. And much, much more...... "We won't just take you for a ride" Kiwi owned and operated with our unique kiwi flair!

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Spectacular horse trekking in some of the most beautiful parts of Golden Bay - between Farewell Spit and Wharariki beach.  An ever-changing terrain from roads to flat, grassy paddocks, hill climbs, and sandstone tracks to big open beaches. All with amazing views. 

Pamela & James reckon they live in the most beautiful place in New Zealand. The main focus is on having a great time and giving people a chance to live their dreams, something we Kiwis don't realise…that we are so lucky to live here.

"We won't just  take you for a ride"

Old Man Range & Triangle Valley

The combination of these 2 treks is simply stunning.

There are views in all directions and the terrain is always changing. It’s up, down, over and around this is one of our favourite treks.

If you want scenery that will leave you speechless. This is just the best trek in New Zealand. And there are no worries about the low tide as this trek is all overland and can be ridden at any time of the day.

Departs flexible | Duration 3 hours

Wharariki Beach Trek

This is a great beach to ride—with its white sand and West Coast surf, it has it all. Ride through the caves and watch the seals and their babies play in the rock pools that are left after the tide has receded.

For the more adventurous, a canter down the beach is thrilling—the sound of your horse's hooves as they hit the sand, and the sea breeze in your face is an awesome feeling!

A fabulous trek, it takes you climbing above the beach and crossing over the lush green hills of the Puponga Farm Park. It offers great views from the beach from many different angles and of the Kahurangi National Park.

Price: $100 to $250

Travel to Puponga, 26 kms north of Collingwood, (towards Farewell Spit) then a further 2 km towards Wharariki Beach.

CHILD POLICY Family Friendly. Suitable for children over 10

CANCELLATION 24 hours 100% | cancellation due to weather Full Refund

SEASON Open year round

CHRISTMAS Closed Christmas Day

• Pamela & James
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23 McGowan Street, Puponga, Golden Bay

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Cape Farewell Horse Treks

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• Amazing beach, close to the Farewell Spit.
• Highly recommended.
• Awesome trek.
• Awesome view from 'old man rock' in Golden Bay.
• Great experience!

Had never really rode a horse before and was made to feel comfortable and had a great time. The trip was breathtaking and way more than I expected.

Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in October 2016

Patrick Holmes

Awesome day with the guys at Cape Farewell Horse Treks. Was my first time on a horse but it felt like I am in good hands!

Reviewed about 8 years ago and experienced in January 2016

Florian Mueller

Nice trek, good horses, nice guides, good trip.

Iris Kerbler

Awesome trek. Road up on top of Old Mans Rock so the views were fantastic. I am a fairly advanced rider and the horses were well maintained, treated and well behaved. One trek caters for all levels from beginner to experienced.

Kate Clements

Simply amazing! Awesome crew and great ride with incredible views! Old man's range is best.

Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in December 2015

Lucca Weisbender

Had an absolutely amazing afternoon. Great hosts, good horses, awesome views and just a good around experience. The local iSite mucked up the booking, but the hosts were great and coped wonderfully. It was a real 1.5 hours of actual riding, which was great. I had expected the 1.5 hours to include some prep time, so again happy customer again... Well done all around.

Reviewed over 9 years ago

david austin

Four hour track to a beach that is one of the 100 must sees in the world. Just beautiful! And we even saw baby seals! Horses were just great!

Reviewed over 11 years ago and experienced in March 2013

I have done a few horse treks but these guys went that extra step to make sure I got a trip that suited my experience. I recommend them to anyone.

Reviewed over 11 years ago

Bobby Sanders

It was my first experience to ride on horse and they take care of it very well (the horses!!). Amazing team, ride, horse and beautiful beach!!

Reviewed over 11 years ago and experienced in February 2013

Tony and Helene

Nice horse trek, suitable for beginners and advanced persons. Four hours $125PP, very nice views.

Nora and Edward

It has it all, farmland, Fossil Point, high dunes over the spectacular Ocean beach, tranquil Innter Beach and a cafe with lovely coffee.

Reviewed over 11 years ago and experienced in December 2012

Tanja Rudolf

I have ridden out several times with this Trekking company in Golden Bay and on every occasion have had a great time. The guides are experienced - not just teenagers who want to go for a blast - and genuinely love the riding and the scenery, he Old Man Range is my favourite trek, probably the most scenic trek you could do in New Zealand and excellent value at $110 for 2 1/2 - 3 hrs in he saddle.

Amazing beach, close to the Farewell Spit. Three hours but quite expensive. $130.

Reviewed almost 12 years ago and experienced in March 2012

Isabel Winkow

Great experience! Friendly, well-run operation. Made you feel at ease (even a non-rider!) and clearly took care with matching horses and riders. Did an excellent job with a mixed ability group in difficult weather and the scenery was magnificent, especially the awesome Wharariki Beach.

Reviewed over 12 years ago

amounstephen

Expensive but totally worth it. Nice horses, wonderful views and experienced guides. Beginners to really good riders in the same group and no problems for anyone!!

Awesome view from 'old man rock' in Golden Bay. Felt like a cowboy :-). $100.

Roberto Hallblom

Beautiful trek, great guide and very well behaved horses. Would go out with these guys again in a heartbeat.

Reviewed almost 13 years ago

Thought the puponga trek was great, perfect for ten and 12 year olds, great guide, don't forget warm clothes.

Reviewed about 13 years ago

Powerfamily

Highly recommended. Unforgettable scenery with a very capable and patient young lady (Nika) as our guide. Riding through the hills and on the beach was an expereince of a lifetime.

Reviewed over 13 years ago

The best way to enjoy Puponga beach with your family. Catering for young and old of all experience levels, there is no better way to spend 90 minutes of your holiday.

Perfect location for a horse trek. Friendly guide who was a good teacher for beginners and was able to keep everyone in a mixed ability group happy. Scenery was second to none.

Claire Bulmer

Had a fantastic afternoon on our trip to pillar point. Our twins (5 1/2 years old) loved it.

Reviewed over 14 years ago

Great fun - friendly guide and nice horses (very keen on cantering). We did the combo-tour and enjoyed it very much even though the weather was grey and windy.

Peter Schmidt

Nice ride to a wonderful beach

Lovely ride to an awesome beach. Really nice sand horses and people. 3hrs is quite a long ride if you are not used to it,best to factor a few recovery days afterwards!! They do have shorter rides available.

Great staff, great view, good price for what you can get. Easy treck for beginners too. thank you guys for the great memory.

Reviewed over 15 years ago

This place is wonderful. The treks were absolutely gorgeous, the horses were all friendly and suitably matched for different levels of riding experience and all the guides were great. It's a great experience for beginners to the most experienced of riders. Triangle valley/Old Man Range trek is amazing!

Reviewed over 16 years ago

Great, even though I'm not a horse fan.

This was an amazing experience!The views were awesome, the horses matched our skills and the guide was passionate about the place she lived in and what she did. It was an experience of a lifetime, I would definitly recommend the old man range trek to anybody. Thanks Gail!

Cape Farewell

Cape Farewell is the northern-most point of the South Island, sitting roughly in line with Foxton in the North Island. It's a wild, windy place with dramatically sculpted quartz sandstone cliffs dropping vertically to the sea. And it is the erosion of these, and other cliffs along the west coast, that create the sand which is carried north to form the spit. Peep over the edge and you may see lazy New Zealand Fur Seals soaking up the sun on a rocky ledge far below, or slipping through the waves that hammer this coast. The cape was named by Captain James Cook as he caught a last glimpse of the South Island before continuing his voyage to Australia. It is also a stop on the cliff top walk that starts to the south near Wharariki Beach and travels north to the base of Farewell Spit. Visit Cape Farewell on our signature Farewell Spit Tour

Accommodation

Golden bay accommodation.

Eatery on the Rock Restaurant and Accommodation Fully serviced island-style cottages with on-site restaurant.

Thelma's Rose Cottage - Self-contained cottage accommodation in Pakawau, Golden Bay.

Bay Vista House - Bed and Breakfast accommodation in Pohara, Golden Bay

Skara Brae Motel and B & B - A warm welcome awaits when you join hosts Joanne and Pax Northover in the house for bed and breakfast or in their two self-contained motel units, in Collingwood, Golden Bay

Golden Bay Holiday Homes - Relaxing Family Accommodation in Golden Bay New Zealand.

Adrift in Golden Bay - This Golden Bay accommodation sits nestled right on the water's edge overlooking the quiet, sandy Tukurua Beach.

Casamariposa - Golden Bay holiday home situated on 8 private acres on the slopes of Pohara Valley overlooking the Bay and the mountains beyond.

Nelson & Golden Bay Accommodation Directory

Nelson Accommodation

Tipistay - unique accommodation in Indian tipis at Upper Moutere Highway RD2 near Nelson. Good to take a break from the holidays

Other Activities

Farewell Spit Nature Tours - Jock Lill of Farewell Spit Nature Tours invites you to visit the northern most point of the South Island at Cape Farewell

The Original Farewell Spit Safari - Tour Operators to the world famous Farewell Spit, Golden Bay, New Zealand. Lighthouse Safari, Gannet Colony, Wader watch and many other eco tours

Planet Earth Adventures and Golden Bay Kayaks - Offers sea kayak rentals in Abel Tasman National Park and guided kayak tours in Golden Bay, New Zealand

Liles in Bloom - New Zealand's specialist growers and retailers of colourful Asiatic Lilies, perfumed Oriental Lilies and the new vigorous LA Hybrid Lillies.

Golden Bay Tours - take the worry out of driving on country roads while you discover the magic of this beautiful, unspoiled corner of New Zealand.

Mapua Adventures - Explore this unique eco-system with Mapua Adventures on a unique jet boat or kayak tour.

Goodwood Covers - Welcome to the complete range of horse clothing offered by Goodwood Covers.

New Zealand Tourism Activities & Attractions

Golden Bay Coachlines - Your year round daily transport service in the Northwest corner of the South Island New Zealand

Hardy Cars (Nelson) - Budget rental cars, campervans, campers, mobile homes, vans.

Information

Heart Of The Parks - visitor guide information for Golden Bay.

New Zealand Tourism Directory

Other Links

Dragonfly Saddlery, UK - Dragonfly Saddlery in Sussex, UK has one of the best ranges of horse and pony riding equipment and equestrian clothing.

New Zealand Vineyards & Wineries

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• Hike trails that lead to hidden waterfalls and peaceful meadows.

The Blue Ridge Parkway offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage, making it an ideal destination for a road trip or a nature-filled adventure .

Don’t miss the chance to explore this picturesque drive during your late summer or early fall travels .

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of America’s most iconic natural landscapes.

As summer transitions to early fall, the park comes alive with vibrant colors, cooler temperatures, and a sense of tranquility.

As you hike through the ancient mountains, you’ll encounter over 1,500 species of flowering plants , including vibrant wildflowers like trilliums and violets.

Keep an eye out for the park’s famous black bears , white-tailed deer, and salamanders.

Whether you’re into trekking, wildlife spotting, or simply enjoying nature’s beauty, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park has something for everyone.

Las Vegas has dazzling lights and vibrant entertainment, making it a must-visit destination for those seeking a thrilling escape.

• Experience the iconic Las Vegas Strip with its world-renowned casinos, hotels, and extravagant shows.
• Indulge in gourmet dining at celebrity chef restaurants or savor a buffet feast offering a wide array of cuisines.
• Explore beyond the strip and discover the natural beauty of Red Rock Canyon, just a short drive away, offering hiking trails and stunning desert landscapes.

It truly has something for everyone, whether you’re into gambling, live entertainment, fine dining, or outdoor adventures.

It’s a city that’s filled with energy and excitement, promising an unforgettable experience with plenty of fun things to do.

Priest Lake

Priest Lake offers a serene escape surrounded by pine trees and crystal-clear waters.

Whether you seek relaxation or adventure, this hidden gem has something for everyone.

You can explore the 23-mile-long lake by kayaking, paddleboarding, or simply taking a swim.

And if you’re into fishing, Priest Lake is a haven for anglers with its abundance of trout and kokanee salmon.

Make the most of your late summer days at Priest Lake, where nature’s beauty awaits.

Myrtle Beach

With its sun-kissed shores and vibrant boardwalk, Myrtle Beach is a place for travelers to escape and relax .

The good reason to visit this city is that it offers an array of activities and attractions for you to enjoy:

• Sandy Beaches: Miles of pristine sandy beaches invite you to relax under the warm sun or take a leisurely stroll along the shore.
• Boardwalk: Explore the bustling boardwalk lined with shops, restaurants, and live entertainment, creating a vibrant atmosphere day and night .
• Golf Courses: Myrtle Beach is renowned for its world-class golf courses, attracting golf enthusiasts to tee off against stunning coastal backdrops.

Experience the charm and excitement of Myrtle Beach for an unforgettable vacation by the sea.

Denali National Park

Getting to visit Denali National Park in August or September offers a unique opportunity to experience the breathtaking beauty of Alaska’s wilderness as summer transitions into fall.

August is an ideal time for wildlife viewing, with opportunities to spot grizzly bears, moose, caribou, and Dall sheep roaming freely throughout the park.

While September brings cooler temperatures and the possibility of witnessing the northern lights dancing across the night sky .

Whether you’re exploring the park’s vast wilderness or on a drive along the Denali Park Road promises unforgettable experiences and awe-inspiring natural beauty.

Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City in August and September offers a delightful blend of outdoor adventures, cultural experiences, and natural beauty.

As summer transitions into early fall, the city’s pleasant weather makes it an ideal time to explore its numerous attractions.

If you enjoy the outdoors you can visit the nearby Wasatch Mountains for a hike or enjoy a leisurely bike ride along the Jordan River Parkway Trail.

Whether you’re taking in the breathtaking views from Ensign Peak or strolling through the charming streets of downtown Salt Lake City, there’s no shortage of activities to enjoy!

Lake Powell

Seeing Lake Powell in August and September offers an exciting retreat for outdoor enthusiasts and water lovers.

Water sports such as kayaking , paddleboarding, and jet skiing provide endless opportunities for adventure and excitement.

Plus anglers can try their luck at fishing for bass, catfish, and trout in the abundant waters of Lake Powell.

As the sun sets over the horizon, visitors can unwind and enjoy a peaceful evening under the starlit sky, creating unforgettable memories of Lake Powell.

Visiting Place in The USA

August and September are great months to explore some of the best destinations in the USA.

Whether you’re into outdoor adventures like hiking in Glacier National Park or enjoying the vibrant city life in San Francisco, there’s something for everyone.

Don’t miss out on the stunning natural beauty of Yellowstone National Park or the excitement of Las Vegas.

With so many amazing places to choose from, you’re sure to have a memorable end-of-summer getaway.

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