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Here at Te
Taunga Adventures it’s your adventure that counts! So we arrange horse rides and activities to suit you! We take pride in being
able to offer you a huge range of options with 1000’s of acres to ride over, as we are very privileged to have
access over some neighboring properties in addition to Te Taunga. All rides
are fully guided to ensure your safety
and we can cater for almost anyone from the complete beginner to experienced rider. All horse rides at Te Taunga Adventures are tailored to suit your level of adventure
and experience, from relaxed –
exhilarating you decide! Not sure chose from one of our regular 1, 2, or
3 hour rides or check out our other
activities. Horse riding is a great way to sight see the beautiful rural
country side and native forest the Catlins, New Zealand has to offer visitors
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ADVENTURE RIDES/TREKS – Booking is advance is strongly recommended! Are
designed with everyone in mind, our horses can be ridden and are not taught to follow one another so
experienced riders can go for a ride with the opportunities to trot and
canter, with independent an mount. For
the beginners that want more of a trekking experience our horses will
naturally follow along as they are social herd animals by nature. Beginners can sit aboard your trusty stead
and enjoy the views or you can learn to ride as we go or have a LESSON. The following is designed to
give you an idea of what we offer but is subject to change and your ride will
be personalized to suit you/your group. 1 hour Wonder Great
Ride for anyone who wants a great experience with spectacular views, whether
you are short of time haven’t been in the saddle for a while or simply never
ridden, this is a fantastic adventure. Start on flat to rolling terrain then climb to 150 meters above sea level to ride
along a ridgeline with stunning views over the pacific ocean, estuary,
rivers, Pounawea, our QEII forest covenant and up the Owaka valley before
gradually making your way back to sea level.
Relaxing 1 hour As
above without the steep hill climb, ride varies over flat to rolling terrain,
short easy ride. Good introduction to
horse riding.
2 hour Farm ride Start
with 1 hour wonder then head up the hill further with views over the
3 hour Farm and Includes
2 hour farm ride with extras see more of Te Taunga. Ride through our 100 acre native forest
following historic tramlines from the logging days while listening to the
water flowing down the stony bush covered streams and bell birds singing
their songs, very tranquil, relaxing and peaceful ride.
3 hour Airstrip Farm ride Head
for the hills and ride over farmland of varying terrain from the flat,
rolling ridges to the steep. This is the ride if you want the ultimate
opportunity to view most of our place and stock while learning about our
organic farming system and some Catlins history, while listening to the tunes
of our birds. Fantastic views while
climbing and descending over the hills to reach our farm airstrip at 300
metres above sea level. From the airstrip you will see views extending north
up the coast to the Otago Peninsula,
the Maungatua’s (south west of Dunedin), Lammerlaw and Lammermoor
ranges, Blue Mountains and over Kaitangata, Balclutha, Glenomaru, Katea and
Owaka valley’s, Catlins Lake and surrounding farmland. Heading back you will see more stunning
views down the coastline looking over Te Taunga, surrounding farmland,
Cannibal bay, False Island, Surat bay and Jacks bay.
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3 Hour Farm/Beach Ride Great
ride for those wanting to experience the farm and the beach, starting from
base we head up our main hill either following the main track or heading into
paddocks, spectacular views over farmland, rivers, Catlins lake, QEII forest
covenant, Owaka township and valley. Reaching our circular sheep yards at approx. 300 metres above sea
level you will descend down the other side with more spectaculars views over
native forest, farmland, Cannibal Bay, False Island and Surat Bay. We then hit the flat for a while following
a small valley, giving you a chance to hop off and stretch your legs or have
a trot and canter. We then head thru the Totara forest and lupin covered sand
dunes before arriving on beach. After the beach we have a short scenic road
ride before returning to Te Taunga and head along the flats over the ridges
and home for a cuppa. This ride can be
ridden either way depends on tide times and weather.
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2 hour Beach Ride Take
time to bond with you horse while riding over flat to rolling farmland before
arriving at
3 hour Beach Ride As above
with more time to experience our beautiful coastline
Full Day (5-6 hrs riding) Go on
why not see it all, great day out whether you want a relaxing day taking in
the fresh sea breezes, strolling across country thru farmland to see
sheep and cows grazing, hear birds singing in the native forests or a full on adrenaline action packed ride
this is it! This is a combination of the beach, farm, and airstrip rides.
With as many breaks as you require morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. This
ride is as flexible as you are please let us know what you want.
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Rides may be available at short notice but booking in advance is recommended especially for beach rides as
these are available only at low tide Prices are subject to change please check when booking We reserve the right to cancel or postpone rides if weather
conditions are unsuitable (heavy rain and or high winds) Prices are based on minimum of 2 riders, individual riders
welcome at an additional charge Feel free to enquire about ·
Overnight rides ·
Sunset Rides ·
Your individual requirements and needs ·
Our flexible timetable For your
safety and enjoyment: You
will be matched with a horse to suit Rides
are personalized to suit your ability We supply safety helmets
and help ensure they fit correctly We
supply oilskin riding coats (if
required) and have a small selection of suitable
footwear available We
brief all riders before departing on rides All
rides are guided by an experienced
guide/s We
encourage riders to ask for help if they are unsure or unhappy about anything We
use Stock saddles to give you a safe and secure ride (English saddles
available if requested) All
equipment is regularly cleaned and maintained We
do not allow riders to go faster than they are capable, but encourage lessons
if
you want learn to go faster in control We ask that you respect our guides and horses A reasonable level of fitness is recommended for your own comfort
(particularly for longer rides) Please
wear comfortable long pants/trousers and suitable
footwear, bring warm clothing as the Catlins weather can be changeable Water
bottles are recommended on longer rides Please
ask as if you are unsure of anything when booking we are here to help Please note:
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Following is a guide to the selection of other activities we offer as above
these activities are tailored to suit your specific requirements. We welcome your enquiries and ideas on any
other activity. CHILDRENS RIDES Led
pony rides for young children that are not confident enough or too young to
ride out in the open. Great way to introduce the children to horses and
ponies or fun activity for a birthday party or special occasion. Children are
led around flat paddock; many children may take turns or go for a short trek. Note:
we do use horses as well as ponies for this activity.
TEAM GAMES AND An
activity designed for groups small or large.
No experience needed. Great for
building confidence, both in your team and around large animals. Great for
corporate groups, school groups, sports teams, social clubs, youth groups,
families and anyone that wants a bit of fun while working together as a team
to achieve a common goal. You will
work in teams with 1 horse per team and complete several tasks from bending
round poles to obstacle courses. Again
this is an activity that is tailored to suit your group’s requirements; it
can be simple and easy for beginners to more technical for experienced. These
activities can be done for fun or for competitive we can award points for
achieving tasks to pick a winning team.
$POA LESSONS Can be
as an individual or in a group and like our rides are designed to suit
you. We can teach the basic riding skills needed to gain the
confidence needed to ride in the open, teach you more advanced skills like
dressage and jumping, Horsemanship. We
can teach you out on a ride but by having a lesson you can focus your riding
skills that need improvement while being in the safety of a confined
space. If you are a first time
beginner you will learn the basics and can leave feeling you are able to ride
a horse as opposed to just being a passenger on top. Please ask us if you
have any specific requirements. $50/hour (group discounts may apply) STOCK WORK/MUSTERING This is
your chance to experience real kiwi farm life as you join us on a muster or
shifting stock either sheep and/or cattle. Only available when we have stock
work to do as we do not chase our stock unnecessarily. We only
offer this to experienced riders who are confident and can control a horse on
their own. Never
ridden and want to have a go then have a lesson and go on a ride with us
first. $POA * * * * |
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Safety at Te Taunga Adventures To give people of all
ages and abilities the opportunity
to enjoy the experience of horse riding while viewing the
Catlins and farm scenery in a safe
enjoyable environment, with a personal
and relaxed kiwi farm atmosphere while operating in a professional business manner. Your safety while at Te Taunga
Adventures is taken seriously and is very important to us but as with any
adventure sport/activity there is a certain amount of risk involved. Any
person taking part in any activity run by Te Taunga Adventures does so at
their own personal risk. Any
participant under the age of 16 taking part does so at their
parents/guardians responsibility as well as their own risk and must have parental
permission. You will be asked to sign
an indemnity. For
your safety: ·
You will be matched with a horse to
suit ·
Rides are personalized to suit your
ability ·
We supply safety helmets and help ensure they fit correctly ·
Please wear comfortable long pants/trousers and suitable
footwear, ·
We brief all riders before departing
on rides ·
All rides are guided by a experienced guide/s with a current
first aid certificate ·
We encourage riders to ask for help
if they are unsure or unhappy about anything ·
We use Stock saddles to give you a safe
and secure ride (English saddles available if requested) ·
All equipment is regularly cleaned
and maintained ·
We do not allow riders to go faster
than they are capable, but encourage lessons if you want to learn to go
faster in control
While horse riding
at Te Taunga Adventures it is important to remember:
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