I Would like to find:

Located In:

Optional Search:

Welcome to New Zealand at its Best

Organic Explorer has carved out a name for itself as a comprehensive resource for travellers seeking eco-friendly experiences in New Zealand.

Through its website and travel guides, it has provided travellers with an abundance of information about everything from organic cafe's and eco-lodges to nature tourism and Maori cultural experiences.

But Organic Explorer’s efforts have gone further than just informing travellers about the variety of eco-friendly experiences available in New Zealand. It has also helped raise international awareness of New Zealand as a visitor destination.

Eco-tourism experiences feature on many international visitors’ holiday plans and that will only increase Organic Explorer’s relevance to visitors and local eco-tourism businesses.

Kevin Bowler
Tourism New Zealand Chief Executive

Catlins Horse Riding

	Write a traveller review Email a friend

41 Newhaven Road South Otago Owaka
027 6292904 or 03 4158368
www.catlinshorseriding.co.nz

Full Description

Catlins Horse Riding offers you a personalised horse riding service where you are able to experience horse riding over a variety of riding terrain with farm, forest & beach riding available.

We are located in 'The Catlins' on New Zealand’s South Island overlooking the Pacific Ocean, based on "Te Taunga" a 1630 acre/660 hectare certified organic sheep and beef farm making it a great location for experiencing the coastal Catlins on horseback, with spectacular views over farmland and native forest both inland & overlooking the coast.

Stunning views over several beaches, Owaka and Catlins rivers, Catlins lake, estuary, Pounawea and Owaka. You can enjoy a personalised service, riding in small groups with the opportunity to ride among farm animals, through our native forest full of bird life and along pristine sandy beaches to play in the surf and/or view the sea lions.

Our emphasis is on safety and enjoyment, in an atmosphere of great fun. We cater for almost anyone - individuals, couples, families, small groups and anyone with an adventurous nature, love of the outdoors, animals and natural beauty of which the Catlins, New Zealand, has plenty to offer.

Our emphasis is on safety and enjoyment, in an atmosphere of great fun.
We cater for almost anyone - individuals, couples, families, small groups and anyone with an adventurous nature, love of the outdoors, animals and natural beauty of which the Catlins, New Zealand, has plenty to offer.

We are located close to several accommodation facilities from holiday parks, camping grounds and backpackers to motels and eco-cottages. For more information on The Catlins visit www.catlins.org.nz

We look forward to tailoring your horse riding adventure.

Environment Friendly Action

We conserve heat
We conserve water
We reduce/limit oil/gas carbon emissions
We compost food waste
We use bio-degradable cleaning agents
We conserve/care for wildlife in our area/ natural pest eradication
We participate in community environmental initiatives
We use principles of permaculture and/or biodynamic method of farming

Other Environment Friendly Initiatives

Horse riding is an environmentally friendly way to travel over land, view scenery and experience nature and wildlife the way it should be without desturbing them!

Facilities

horses and helmets provided also have boots, chaps, gloves and oilskin coats if needed

Total Capacity

Directions

41 Newhaven Road on way to Surat Bay/Newhaven or Ask at Owaka or Balclutha Information Centres.

User Reviews

There are: 5 reviews, with an average rating of 1.0 out of 5

If you want to go horseriding and experience some of the famous hospitality of the people of New Zealand, this is the place to be! Not commercial and big, but really friendly and personal. And all the horse are relaxed and well taken care off. Cara and Thoraw are the best, still think off the great time I had with them.

Posted by boukje on 2011-01-23 22:43:12

Our dreams have came true! Beautiful 3-hour beach trek,the bestway to experience NZ's landscepe! Thanks so much!

Posted by Carina and Julia, 20.0.2008 on 2011-01-08 11:08:06

Beatiful view up on hills. Lovely horses and great guide. Thanks Cara

Posted by Jo and Jonie, 29.12.2007 on 2011-01-08 10:58:37

Wonderful and informative. Thanks Cara and the horses.

Posted by Natasha, 18.11.2007 on 2011-01-08 10:54:04

my stay here coud not have been more perfect.I am going to miss Cara and Te Taunga.

Posted by Rachel Nolley, 12.05.2007 on 2011-01-08 09:44:18