Safari (by arrangement)

Itinerary

Karitane (Dunedin) to Moa Creek (Alexandra)

Day 1 (orientation day)

Meet your mount and familiarisation
Go for a relaxing ride - probably to the beach
Ask lots of questions
Prepare and pack
Go through list
Have dinner at local pub

Day 2

Brunch at Karitane
Go through final check of gear
Saddle up and go
Cross Highway 1 and ride up to Mountain Line Road to the South branch of Waikouaiti River. Then through Kea Toa and down to Tomm's Flat
Camp under the stars with a camp fire dinner and a glass of wine

Day 3

Ride Ramrock
Lunch at Dempsters
Cross country riding to the Hummocks and down to the Taieri River
Spending the evening at Wilkies Shearing quarters

Day 4

Cross the Taieri, then the Strath Taieri Plains, and climb the face of the Rock and Pillar Ranges
Lunch on the old Dunstan Gold Trail at the Great Mossy Swamp
Ride down the Dunstan to the Styx
We will stay the night at the Styx or maybe a country pub (either the Vulcan Hotel, St Bathans or Danseys Pass Resort

Day 5

Over the old Gold Trail to the Loganburn Wild West country
Lunch at the lake
Finally ride downto Moa Creek
Drive back to Karitane

 

 

 

 Sea to Sky $199

All Day Outing

You will arrive at the quaint fishing village of Karitane. Your fit and willing horses will be ready and waiting. Horses and riders will be matched and safety helmets offered.

The ride will take you across beaches, where you can wade the glassy inlet, or surf the breakers (bring spare socks), beautiful rural land with breathtaking views and some lovely stands of native forest.

During the day you will be served a scrumptious lunch of New Zealand fare.

R & R Half Day $99

For Everyone

The morning or afternoon ride could be one of many- from a romantic trek on our clean quiet beach to watch the sun sparkle on the water, to an exhilarating pace with plenty of opportunity to jump natural objects.

Over Nighters $299

This unique experience combines riding and camping along an isolated, magical river. Words fail to describe this magnificent event. Great photography and trout fishing are possible. Bring a sleeping bag and mat, with a warm change.

 

 

TROJAN RIDING

This is a small personal operation run by Troy Vidgen who has owned horses for over twenty years. All the horses are regularly ridden, in peak condition and have good natures.

The equipment is good, and safety helmets are available. If you need a little confidence building, Troy offers friendly relaxed instruction. You can learn, get fit and have fun.

We cover a huge riding area (many kilometres), with a wide variety of scenery, from our outstanding north Otago coast to mysterious fuschia forests.

This particular area of New Zealand is yet undiscovered by the tourist industry, and a visit here can be considered a well kept secret that you have had the privilege of sampling.

This gorgeous area, seen on quality horses, with expert guidance, guarantees a fabulous time.

 

How to get there

By Car

Its a scenic, 30 minute drive north on SH1, for 35 kms.

 

By Bus

Bus Stop, the Bowling Green Hotel

Dunedin to Karitane

8.30 am & 1.00 pm (Mon-Fri) $6

 

Karitane to Dunedin

1.30 pm (7 days)
4.15 pm, (Mon-Fri) $6

 

 

Contact

Troy Vidgen
434 Coast Road
Karitane, East Otago

Telephone: 64 3 465 7013

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