Our most popular ride for all abilities, cross glacial rivers and experience the untamed beauty of Glenorchy.
Price
$220.00 | Adult
$210 | Child
Experience
All Riding Abilities
Duration
2.5 hour Experience
Departures
9 AM & 2:30 PM
Minimum Age
7 years old
Weight Limit
95kg
Ride beneath snow capped mountains as you cross pristine glacial rivers.
Taking the best of the Rees River and showcasing it to you. This 2.5 hour ride caters for beginners, intermediate and experienced riders looking for a relaxed paced scenic trail. Designed to take in the stunning scenery that is Glenorchy, the Rees river trail takes clients across farmland and onto the Rees River. You will experience crossing glacial fed waters, ride amongst the lupin / wild flower fields, and be awe inspired by our beautiful snow-capped mountain ranges known famously from LOTR, Hobbit, The Chronicles of Narnia, Mission Impossible and Wolverine origins. Come and have a REAL Kiwi experience!
Please note, this ride does not guarantee a faster pace, this is subject to our guides recommendation and group ability. If you are an experienced rider after the thrill of a canter, please look into our “Rees River PRO” Instead.
Book an unforgettable experience with High Country Horses today and witness the awe-inspiring vistas that have captivated hearts for generations. Experience the magic, heritage, and natural wonders of Glenorchy from the saddle of a trusted companion.
Testimonials
Riding a horse is awesome, today I think swimming a horse would be even better!
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Winter means lupin season isn`t far away!
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Evenings like these its almost sad to be headed for home.
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JOIN THE TEAM! JOB OPPORTUITY IN AN OFFICE WITH A WORLD CLASS VIEW 👌🏻
High Country Horses is looking for a superstar Camp Director to join our team for the summer season. We are after someone who can work individually and as part of a team with great time management as you would be responsible for the transfers of our multi day ride clients to and from Queenstown, setting up camp each day as the rides move throughout the area, collecting and transporting catering along with returning used containers to our caterer.
Because of the transportation aspect of this job, our ideal candidate would already hold their P class licence or be willing and able to obtain it.
Accomodation can be arranged if needed. This role is Monday - Friday with a minimum 30 hours per week with a break over Christmas/New Year holidays.
Please note this is not a guiding/riding position and is a seasonal role from October-March.
If this sounds like the job for you, or someone you know, please get a hold of Amanda at info@highcountryhorses.nz or on 03 442 9915
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Beautiful, picturesque landscape views of Glenorchy`s basin, crossing glacial rivers whilst on horseback 😍 Save up to 20% off!
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"Jim is the horse we put nervous kids on so you`ll be fine"
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Four day, 76km backpacking trip along the Rees Track. Yeah, I climbed those mountains.
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Today was a dream 🐎 I`d forgotten how much I loved and missed riding and this was just too amazing!! Not sure how I`m going to say goodbye to New Zealand in 1 week 💙 #highcountryhorses #glenorchy #reesrivertrail #ahorseisahorse #happyplace #lovelovelove #lotr #isengard #taytaymusicvideospot
Riding up the Rees River 🐎 #isengard #horseback #trail #reesrivertrail #glenorchy #horsebackriding #nature #outdoors #adventure #sports #horse #riding #trekkingday #girlstrip #femmetravel #travelbloggerslife #aotearoa #travel #newzealand #noan17
Crossing the Rees River on an evening ride in Glenorchy 🐴 #river #isengard #topofthelake #filmset #horseback #trail #mountains #highcountryhorses #rtw #roundtheworld #reesrivertrail #glenorchy #horsebackriding #nature #outdoors #adventure #sports #horse #riding #trekkingday #girlstrip #femmetravel #travelbloggerslife #aotearoa #travel #newzealand #noan17
Checking out all treks are going well..... and they were.
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Such beautiful majestic creatures! Giddy up horsey 🥰🐴🏞💕 #FatFarm #nofilter #highcountryhorses #reesrivertrail #horses #horseriding #animals #mountainview #scenic #nzholiday #travel #adventure #explore #discover #queenstown #glenorchy #newzealand
Never ending stunning views 😊🐴🏞💕 #FatFarm #nofilter #highcountryhorses #reesrivertrail #horses #horseriding #animals #dartriver #braidedriver #reesriver #mountainview #scenic #nzholiday #travel #adventure #explore #discover #queenstown #glenorchy #newzealand
My new horse buddy Riley...I think I already love this fella! Such a good boy! (ft. Mr Jones the stable dog) 🥰🐴🐶🏞💕 #FatFarm #nofilter #highcountryhorses #reesrivertrail #horses #horseriding #animals #dartriver #braidedriver #reesriver #mountainview #scenic #nzholiday #travel #adventure #explore #discover #queenstown #glenorchy #newzealand
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Our Rees River Trail ride is suitable for riders of all abilities. From beginners through to experienced riders.
Our guides offer expert tuition and horses that excel at helping beginners find their confidence as you explore the wondrous Rees Valley on horseback.
Yes! our age limit for the Rees River Trail ride is 7 years old. If your child is younger we recommend checking out our Mid Rivers One Hour Ride.
All children under 16 years old and MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
The well being and safety of our horses is of the utmost importance to our team and weight limits are put in place to ensure their welfare is kept in accordance to the world horse welfare tourism standard. We are strict on this policy.
Please note that guests may be weighed at check in and then introduced to the horse that best suits your riding ability and weight.
Long trousers, suitable sturdy footwear, sunglasses, sunscreen. During winter please bring warm layers including socks, gloves, scarf.
Our Rees River Trail is a walk, trot pace only.
There is NO GUARANTEE you’ll be able to go faster on this ride.
If you are an experienced rider after the thrill of a canter or faster paced ride please look into our ‘Rees River Pro’ ride instead.
All booking cancellations 7 days prior to your trek date will be refunded in full.
50% of the booking cost will be refunded between 7 days and 24 hours of your cancellation request.
No refund is available within 24 hours of your departure time
The back drop of this ride has been featured in numerous movies over the years.
You’ll be riding beneath the famous “misty mountains” in The Lord of The Rings looking up at the Dart Valley that was the location of the tower of Isengard.
You will also ride right through a scene from X-Men Origins Wolverine – a famous bridge that has been used for countless Car commercials to name just a few.
Most importantly… this ride will leave you feeling like you’re the star in your own movie!
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For the safety of our staff, horses, other clients and of course yourselves, it is mandatory to have proficient basic knowledge, understanding and communication of English in order to participate in any ride we offer. All safety instructions are in English and it is important to understand and listen to our expert guides for the entirety of our treks to avoid or minimize any mishaps, dangers or risks. No refunds are offered in the case you are turned away due to the breach in policy.
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为了我们的员工、马匹、其他客户，当然还有您自己的安全，必须具备熟练的英语基础知识、理解和沟通才能参加我们提供的任何骑行活动。所有安全说明均为英文，在整个徒步旅行中理解并听取我们的专家指南非常重要，以避免或最大程度地减少任何事故、危险或风险。如果您因违反政策而被拒绝，则不予退款。 Interactive Trail map
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