Trips and Pricing


​Prices are in NZ$ and include GST. Bookings essential. 
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1 Day, part day and 2 day trail rides out of Lake Coleridge Village
High Country farmland, riverside, lakeside and forest trail rides
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2 hour ride - $150 (per rider - 2 or 3 riders in group).             - $120 (per rider - 4 or more riders in your group). 
Half day ride - $200 (per rider - 2 or 3 riders in group)​.        - $170 (per rider - 4 or more riders in your group).  
Full day ride - $250 (per rider - 2 or 3 riders in group)​          - $220 (per rider - 4 or more riders in your group). 
                           lunch provided on full day rides
2 days/1 night - $620 (per rider - 2 or 3 riders in group)​       - $600 (per rider - 4 or more riders in your group).  
                          Overnight stay includes Modern Lodge accomodation and meals or authentic High Country musterer's hut and camp meals.
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Bring enclosed sturdy footwear with tread - walking boots or running shoes are ideal - please no slick sole arena riding boots.
Bring long pants, warm clothing and a jacket. We provide helmets.
We advise that to avoid disappointment bookings should be made a minimum of 24 hours in advance
Multi day backcountry treks
Join us on a classic High Country trek through remote, spectacular, wild and unspoiled mountain country. Camp accomodation is in authentic musterer's huts, wholesome camp meals are prepared by the guides. Accomodation and all meals are included in the pricing. 

We run our multi day backcountry treks with a minimum of 4 riders - maximum of 6. We can coordinate smaller group bookings of 1, 2 or 3 riders with another group to make up a composite group of 4 to 6 riders.

3 days/2 nights ​- $980 (per rider - 1 to 3 riders in your group) - $950 (per rider - 4 or more riders in your group).
4 days/3 nights - $1300 (per rider - 1 to 3 riders in your group)​ - $1250 (per rider - 4 or more riders in your group). 
5 days/4 nights - $1650 (per rider - 1 to 3 riders in your group)​ - $1550 (per rider - 4 or more riders in your group).  
​Longer Treks are available on request.
Bring enclosed sturdy footwear with tread - walking boots or running shoes are ideal - please no slick sole arena riding boots.
Bring warm clothing, long pants and rain gear. If you don't have a sleeping bag let us know, we hire out clean sleeping bags.
We provide helmets.
Multi day treks - we recommend that bookings should be made a minimum of 1 month in advance.
See trek descriptions below.

How to pay

Pay by cash on the day or Internet banking prior to arrival. Account number for payment is 03-1588-0513951-000. Include your name as a reference.
​Sorry, we do not have EFTPOS or credit card facilities
Pick up and drop off service
If your group require pick up and drop off from Christchurch or any other central Canterbury location we can arrange this for $200 each way for each group of up to 4 people.

Methven Travel provide a shuttle service between Christchurch and Methven - www.methventravel.co.nz - We provide a free pick up and drop off from Methven for multi day bookings.   

Accommodation
We can provide accommodation at our Lodge/family home if you require accommodation the night before or the night after your ride. Our rate is $100/person/night - including dinner and breakfast.

​We can also recommend the following local accommodation:
Multi Day Trek Descriptions
2 Day - Lodge Trek
2 day horseback trail ride with 1 night in homestyle lodge accommodation.
 
Classic New Zealand South Island high country trails – farmland – rivers – and scenic mountain views.
 
Daily Schedule
  • First day: You will arrive at our Lodge/family home in Lake Coleridge Village by 9:00 am where you will settle into your room. You’ll then get fitted for a helmet and receive a riding safety brief. Then you will meet the horses, take some time to get familiar with your horse and have your stirrups adjusted for length. When everyone is ready we’ll set out on the trail for the day’s ride. We will spend the whole day on the trail with lunch and rest stops. Expect to be in the saddle for 4 to 6 hours. We can adjust riding time to the group. At the end of the day we will leave the horses on the trail to graze overnight while we take a Land Rover drive back to the Lodge for the night where you can relax, enjoy wine/beer and our evening meal. 
  • Second day: Starts with a wholesome cooked breakfast, we then drive back out to the horses, leave the truck, saddle up and continue on the second part of the trail finishing back at the Lodge. Again we will ride all day with lunch and rest stops. You’ll be in the saddle for 4 to 6 hours again. You can expect to be back at the Lodge and free to depart by 5:00 pm.
 
Location and accommodation  
Classic New Zealand South Island high country valley – farmland – rivers – and scenic mountain views.
 
Location: Lake Coleridge Village, Rakaia Valley, Inland Canterbury.
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Available dates and duration
  •  2 Days / 1 Night, available from November to March and June to September
Price
Total Package price NZ$620 per rider including taxes. $600/ rider for bookings of 4 or more
 
What is included: 
2 days of riding, 1 night of lodge accommodation, lunch on both riding days, wine/beer and evening meal at the end of the first day, wholesome cooked breakfast on the morning of the second day, coffee, tea and refreshments. Helmets are provided.
What is not included?
  • Transport to Lake Coleridge Village, rain jackets.
Rider weight limit 
  • 130 kg
Rider’s experience: 
  • Basic, intermediate and advanced. Where possible we endeavor to match rider experience in each group. We ride at a pace to suit the least able or least confident rider in the group.
Extra information 
  • We book a minimum of 2 riders per group and a maximum of 6 riders. 
  • We can also take booking enquiries from individuals – coordinate dates and make up a composite group. 
  • We have accommodation and meals available for the night before and the night after the 2 day trek if required. This needs to be arranged at time of booking. Rate is NZ$100 per person per night for accommodation, dinner and breakfast.
Deposit required to confirm a booking 
  • No deposit required
​2 Day Backcountry Trek
​2 day backcountry horseback trail ride with 1 night backcountry cabin accommodation.
 
Iconic New Zealand South Island high country – big braided rivers – big mountains. Classic comfortable high country musterers hut.
 
Daily Schedule
  • First day: You will arrive at our Lodge/family home in Lake Coleridge Village by 9:00 am. You’ll then get fitted for a helmet and receive a riding safety brief. Then you will meet the horses, pack your overnight gear on a packhorse, take some time to get familiar with your horse and have your stirrups adjusted for length. When everyone is ready we’ll set out on the trail for the day’s ride. We will spend most of the day on the trail with lunch and rest stops. Expect to be in the saddle for around 4  hours. Initially we will ride up and across a large braided river then climb up into a large high country valley where we ride to our cabin. Here we settle in where you can relax, enjoy wine/beer and a hearty evening meal followed by great starlight views after dark.
  • Second day: Starts with a wholesome cooked breakfast, we then saddle and pack the horses. Again we will ride for most of the day with lunch and rest stops, we’ll retrace our trail back across the river to the Lodge. You’ll be in the saddle for around 4  hours again. You can expect to be back at the Lodge and free to depart by 5:00 pm.
 
Location and accommodation  
Iconic New Zealand South Island high country – big braided rivers – big mountains. Classic comfortable high country musterers hut.
As this trek involves a major river crossing, at times when the river level is not safe to cross or is forecast to rise we reserve the right to substitute this package for the 2 day / 1 night lodge accommodation package at the same rate.  
Location: Lake Coleridge Village, Rakaia Valley, Inland Canterbury. 

Available dates and duration
  •  2 Days / 1 Night, available from November to March and June to September.
  • As this trek involves a major river crossing, at times when the river level is not safe to cross or is forecast to rise we reserve the right to substitute this package for the 2 day / 1 night Lodge Accommodation package at the same rate.  
Prices of the complete packages: accommodation + activity
  • Total Package price NZ$620 per rider including taxes. $600/rider for bookings of 4 or more 
 
What is included: 
2 days of riding, 1 night of backcountry cabin accommodation, lunch on both riding days, wine/beer and evening meal at the end of the first day, wholesome cooked breakfast on the morning of the second day, coffee, tea and refreshments. Clean sleeping bags available, camp equipment and riding helmets are provided.
What is not included?
  • Transport to Lake Coleridge Village, rain jackets.
Rider weight limit (if any)
  • 130 kg
Rider’s experience: 
  • Basic, Intermediate and advanced. Where possible we endeavor to match rider experience in each group. We ride at a pace to suit the least able or least confident rider in the group.
Extra information 
  • We book a minimum of 2 riders per group and a maximum of 6 riders. 
  • We can also take booking enquiries from individuals – coordinate dates and make up a composite group. 
  • We have lodge accommodation and meals available for the night before and the night after the 2 day trek if required. This needs to be arranged at time of booking. Rate is NZ$100 per person per night for accommodation, dinner and breakfast.
Deposit required to confirm a booking 
  • $200
3 Day Backcountry Trek
3 day backcountry horseback trail ride with 2 night backcountry cabin accommodation.
 
This trek is less challenging than our 5 day trek and is designed to give options for long or short riding days at the discretion of the group. 

Daily Schedule
  • First day: You will meet us at 9:00 am and take a short drive to where we have horses pre-positioned at the trailhead. You’ll then get fitted for a helmet and receive a riding safety brief. You will meet the horses, take some time to get familiar with your horse and have your stirrups adjusted for length. When everyone is ready we’ll set out on the trail for the day’s ride. The first day ride is on easy trails in beautiful, spectacular mountain country. We ride out to the cabin stopping for lunch on the way. The ride to the cabin is around 3 and a half hours reaching the cabin by early to mid afternoon. After a spell at the cabin those who want to can ride and explore the surround country for another hour or two. Any riders who wish to take it easy can relax at the cabin for the rest of the day. By late afternoon - evening we all settle in at camp where you can relax, enjoy wine/beer and a hearty evening meal followed by great starlight views after dark.
  • Second day: After a wholesome cooked breakfast we saddle the horses and choose between a variety of interesting and scenic mountain trails depending on how big or small a riding day the group want, plenty of options. Lots of scenic photo opportunities and opportunities to view wild game. After the day’s ride we return to camp and after tending to the horses we settle in for our usual relaxed evening of refreshments and another fine camp dinner.
  • Third day: After breakfast and preparing horses we strike camp and set out to return to the trailhead. We have the option of a 3 and a half hour return ride via the trail we took on the way in or a longer 5 to 6 hour ride via a different loop trail back to the trailhead. You can expect to be finished up and free to depart by 5:00 pm.
 
Location and accommodation 
Spectacular, vast,  remote and mountainous country. A true backcountry experience. Big mountains – big country.
 
Location: Lake Coleridge Village, Rakaia Valley, Inland Canterbury.
Available dates and duration
  •  3 Days / 2 Nights, available from October to March
Prices of the complete packages: accommodation + activity
  • Total Package price NZ$980 per rider including taxes. $950/rider for bookings of 4 or more
 
What is included: 
3 days of riding, 2 nights of backcountry cabin accommodation, lunch and refreshments on all riding days, wine/beer and evening meal at the end of the 1st and 2nd days, wholesome cooked breakfast on the morning of the 2nd and 3rd days, coffee, tea and refreshments. Clean sleeping bags available, camp equipment and riding helmets are provided.
What is not included?
  • Transport to Lake Coleridge Village, rain jackets.
Rider weight limit (if any)
  • 130 kg
Rider’s experience: 
  • Basic, Intermediate and advanced. Where possible we endeavor to match rider experience in each group. We ride at a pace to suit the least able or least confident rider in the group.
  • This trek is less challenging than our 5 day trek and is designed to give options for long or short riding days at the discretion of the group. 

Extra information 
  • We book a minimum of 4 riders per group and a maximum of 6 riders. 
  • We can also take booking enquiries from individuals – coordinate dates and make up a composite group. 
  • Be prepared for some hill walking. You will need boots with reasonable tread.
  • Bring a rain jacket and some warm clothing, even on Summer bookings. Hot weather can also be expected.
  • We have lodge accommodation and meals available for the night before and the night after the 5 day trek if required. This needs to be arranged at time of booking. Rate is NZ$100 per person per night for accommodation, dinner and breakfast.
Deposit required to confirm a booking 
  • $200
5 Day Backcountry Trek
5 day backcountry horseback trail ride with 4 night backcountry cabin accommodation.
 
Big awe inspiring country – big rivers – big mountains - a true backcountry experience !
 
Daily Schedule
  • First day: You will arrive at our Lodge/family home in Lake Coleridge Village by 9:00 am. You’ll then get fitted for a helmet and receive a riding safety brief. Then you will meet the horses, pack your overnight gear on a packhorse, take some time to get familiar with your horse and have your stirrups adjusted for length. When everyone is ready we’ll set out on the trail for the day’s ride. We will spend most of the day on the trail with lunch and rest stops. Expect to be in the saddle for around 4  hours. Initially we will ride up and across a large braided river then climb up into a large high country valley where we ride to our cabin. Here we settle in where you can relax, enjoy a wine/beer and a hearty evening meal followed by great starlight views after dark.
  • Second day: After breakfast, saddle and pack horses – ride up a beautiful high country valley including a gorgy section. We then climb up a steep trail to a high plateau and our next cabin camp. You’ll be in the saddle for around 6 hours on this our longest day. Parts of the gorgy stream section and the steep hill climb to the high plateau involve walking and leading your horse. After tending to the horses we settle into camp for our usual relaxed evening of refreshments and another fine camp dinner.
  • Third day: After breakfast and preparing horses we set out on a day long loop trail high through the mountains with spectacular views and opportunities to view wild game. Expect 4 to 5 hours in the saddle and lunch and refreshment breaks.
  • Forth day: We retrace our trail from day 2, back down into the valley to the cabin we stayed in on the first night. Expect 5 hours in the saddle today. The horses are always keen when headed for home so the return on this trail is a little quicker than the day 2 ride out. 
  • Fifth day: Starts with another wholesome cooked breakfast, we then saddle and pack the horses. Again we will ride for most of the day with lunch and rest stops, we’ll retrace our trail back across the river to the Lodge. You’ll be in the saddle for around 4  hours today. You can expect to be back at the Lodge and free to depart by 5:00 pm.
 
Location and accommodation 
Spectacular, vast,  remote and mountainous country. A true backcountry experience. Big rivers – big mountains – big country.
As this trek involves a major river crossing at the start, at times when the river level is not safe to cross or is forecast to rise we will start the trek from the opposite side of the river.
Location: Lake Coleridge Village, Rakaia Valley, Inland Canterbury. 

Available dates and duration
  •  5 Days / 4 Nights, available from November to March
Prices of the complete packages: accommodation + activity
  • Total Package price NZ$1650 per rider including taxes. $1550/rider for bookings of 4 or more.
What is included: 
5 days of riding, 4 nights of backcountry cabin accommodation, lunch and refreshments on all riding days, wine/beer/ and evening meal at the end of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th days, wholesome cooked breakfast on the morning of the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th days, coffee, tea and refreshments. Clean sleeping bags, camp equipment and riding helmets are provided.
What is not included?
  • Transport to Lake Coleridge Village, rain jackets.
Rider weight limit (if any)
  • 130 kg
Rider’s experience: 
  • Intermediate and advanced. This is big country. Where possible we endeavor to match rider experience in each group. We ride at a pace to suit the least able or least confident rider in the group.
  • This is our most challenging trek. You don’t need to be an expert rider, but you will need to be confident riding in big, open and rugged mountain country and be prepared to walk at times, leading your horse through rough and steep sections including stream crossings.
  • Riders looking for a less challenging backcountry trek should consider our 3 day backcountry trek.
 
Extra information
  • We book a minimum of 4 riders per group and a maximum of 6 riders. 
  • We can also take booking enquiries from individuals – coordinate dates and make up a composite group. 
  • Be prepared for some hill walking and stream crossing on foot. On some bouldery sections of streams and rivers and on some step hill inclines and declines we lead the horses. You will need boots with reasonable tread, expect to get wet feet.
  • Bring a rain jacket and some warm clothing, even on Summer bookings. Hot weather can also be expected.
  • We have lodge accommodation and meals available for the night before and the night after the 5 day trek if required. This needs to be arranged at time of booking. Rate is NZ$100 per person per night for accommodation, dinner and breakfast.
Deposit required to confirm a booking 
NZ$200 per rider
High Country Horse Adventures - Lake Coleridge
James, Deb & Dylan Cagney
1 Hart Place, Lake Coleridge Village
email - jamescagneynz@gmail.com (email is best contact for bookings)
Ph (03)3185049
​Cell 0274507280
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