2 Hour River Wild
A gentle walking-paced horse ride along beautiful braided rivers and stunning scenery in the Dart Valley.
Ride through some of New Zealand's most stunning and awe inspiring scenery.
This two hour long adventure offers spectacular scenery of Te Wahipounamu, the South West of New Zealand UNESCO World Heritage site.
The route of the River Wild trek varies day to day to ensure that our horses, guides and returning manuhiri (visitors) are able to enjoy as much of the stunning scenery as possible. The majority of these treks include beautiful river crossings, although changes to the weather mean that this cannot always be guaranteed.
You can rest assured that the views will be breath taking in every direction as you are taken on a journey of discovery through the magnificent Dart Valley, including being shown some fantastic Lord of the Rings film locations.
This is an experience to remember for riders of all levels, aged 7 and older.
Prices (seasonal)
Adult
$189
Age 16+
Child
$179
Age 7–15
Itinerary
Gear up (15-30 Mins)
The team will give you a briefing and then kit you out in helmets, boots and jackets. Be sure to check the information below to learn what you need to bring to be safe and comfortable on the trek.
Travel (15 mins)
A short journey though beautiful scenery to meet the horses at the stables.
River Wild Trek (2 hrs)
Riding alongside beautiful braided rivers, this adventure offers river crossings and spectacular scenery of Te Wahipounamu, the South West of New Zealand UNESCO World Heritage site.
Travel (15 MINS)
A short journey back to 58 Coll Street where you will return your kit and say farewell to the team.
Testimonials
The horses are pretty lovely and beautiful animals. The views of Glenorchy are great, especially when you are riding a horse. And it makes you feel like you're in the movie. I think I need a horse in my life.
China
Great set up. Informative and helpful guides and staff. Enjoyed the pick up from hotel and the drive to Glenorchy. The bus driver was great at pointing out land marks and providing a narrative of the area. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. Very much enjoyed riding the superstar that is Trevor, the stunning scenery and learning about the films the horses and local area were involved in.
United Kingdom
Beautiful scenery, incredible trails with breath taking views. Friendly horses and guides who were helpful and informative, friendly and knowledgeable. This ride is one we will never forget!
Australia
Trip Information
When will you be visiting us?
2 Hour River Wild
River Wild trek begins
9am
1:30pm
The experience begins at the Dart Stables check-in point at 58 Coll Street in Glenorchy, this is where you will meet the Dart Stables team, have a safety briefing, and be kitted out with a helmet and boots (and rain jacket if needed). You will then jump on a minibus and be taken on a short bus ride through beautiful Glenorchy transporting you to the horses at the stables, this is where the trek itself begins.
After the trek you will jump back on the bus and be transported back to 58 Coll Street, this is where you will return your kit and say farewell to the team before either heading back to Queenstown in the Dart River Adventures bus or continuing on your onward travels.
Total time for this experience is around 3 - 3.5 hours.
What to wear
- Comfortable full-length trousers (shorts, skirts and dresses are not suitable)
- Extra pair of thick socks
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Warm clothes and gloves in the cooler months
- Clothing with a zip-up pocket (or a neck/belt strap for your camera)
- Riding boots or sturdy shoes with a low heel (if you do not wish to wear the boots we provide).
What we provide
- Riding helmet (compulsory)
- Calf length boots with a formed heel
- Gloves in cold weather
- Drizabone and riding jacket on windy or damp days.
Important information
For the health and wellbeing of our horses, we have a strict rider weight limit of 95 kilograms and therefore ask you to provide your weight when booking.
Children under 7 years old are not permitted on the trek.
Only one person is permitted to ride a horse at a time, children are not permitted to go on a horse with their parents.
Riders are encouraged to bring along small cameras so that they can take wonderful photos of the breath taking views, however, big cameras with large lenses are not permitted for safety reasons.
Transport Options
Shuttle
For an additional $20 you can hop onto a bus that will transport you from Queenstown to Glenorchy and then back again. Pick up and drop off options will be made available at time of booking.
Self-drive
If you have your own transport then you can drive yourself straight to Dart Stables which is located at the end of Priory Road, Glenorchy.
Glenorchy is a 45min/ 48km scenic drive from Queenstown.
2 Hour River Wild
River Wild trek begins
9am
1pm
The experience begins at the Dart Stables check-in point at 58 Coll Street in Glenorchy, this is where you will meet the Dart Stables team, have a safety briefing, and be kitted out with a helmet and boots (and rain jacket if needed). You will then jump on a minibus and be taken on a short bus ride through beautiful Glenorchy transporting you to the horses at the stables, this is where the trek itself begins.
After the trek you will jump back on the bus and be transported back to 58 Coll Street, this is where you will return your kit and say farewell to the team before either heading back to Queenstown in the Dart River Adventures bus or continuing on your onward travels.
Total time for this experience is around 3 - 3.5 hours.
What to wear
- Comfortable full-length trousers (shorts, skirts and dresses are not suitable)
- Extra pair of thick socks
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Warm clothes and gloves in the cooler months
- Clothing with a zip-up pocket (or a neck/belt strap for your camera)
- Riding boots or sturdy shoes with a low heel (if you do not wish to wear the boots we provide).
What we provide
- Riding helmet (compulsory)
- Calf length boots with a formed heel
- Gloves in cold weather
- Drizabone and riding jacket on windy or damp days.
Important information
For the health and wellbeing of our horses, we have a strict rider weight limit of 95 kilograms and therefore ask you to provide your weight when booking.
Children under 7 years old are not permitted on the trek.
Only one person is permitted to ride a horse at a time, children are not permitted to go on a horse with their parents.
Riders are encouraged to bring along small cameras so that they can take wonderful photos of the breath taking views, however, big cameras with large lenses are not permitted for safety reasons.
Transport Options
Shuttle
For an additional $20 you can hop onto a bus that will transport you from Queenstown to Glenorchy and then back again. Pick up and drop off options will be made available at time of booking.
Self-drive
If you have your own transport then you can drive yourself straight to Dart Stables which is located at the end of Priory Road, Glenorchy.
Glenorchy is a 45min/ 48km scenic drive from Queenstown.