Horseback riding tours are a great way to taken in New Zealand’s stunning terrain. An extremely common activity in New Zealand as a majority of the population are farmers, you can find plenty of horseback riding all over the countryside. Whether you want to horseback ride on a white sandy beach or in the high country, New Zealand has an abundance of horse riding opportunities on hand for you to enjoy.

A great way to get closer to nature as well as preserve the environment, horseback riding tours offer a wonderful change of pace for a country otherwise known for its adventure based activities. Horseback riding gives you the opportunity to experience New Zealand’s landscape the way it was meant to be enjoyed i.e. in a laidback and relaxed manner. Here you can go riding on the beach, in farms, through forests as well as in the scrublands. Half-day, full-day and multi-day trips are also on hand from tour operators all across the country. These companies usually have a range of horses to suit all kinds of riders; young and old, beginners and the more experienced.

New Zealand offers the avid horseback riding enthusiasts a plethora of locations to choose from on both the North as well as the South Island. Some of the longest horse riding trails lie on the South Island in places like, Mt Cook, Queenstown, the West Coast and Dunedin. If you are looking for some horseback riding wilderness adventures head to Northland on the North Island, just past Auckland. Coromandel, Waitomo and Taupo also offer some good horseback riding opportunities. If you are looking for some multi-day trips through some challenging terrain, Canterbury and Central Otago offers great trails with some truly spectacular views. If you are interested in some horseback riding on the sea shore the sandy beaches of Pakiri, north of Auckland is the place to head to.