32nd Cavalcade of the Goldfields Heritage Trust

Difficulty

Challenging

Comfort

Basic

Weight limit

This year, we are thrilled to introduce a half week option for riders with appropriately experienced horses and riding skills.

Join us on Wednesday night at Grampians Station and ride with us on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. This option is ideal for locals, farm workers, hunters, and young farming couples who have fit horses and riders eager to meet new people, explore new landscapes, and enjoy some fantastic evening entertainment.

Come join us for an adventure of a lifetime!

Angie L. is the provider and guide of this trip

The provider speaks: English

I am the "go to" gal if you need anything sorting out. A line dancer, rock n roller, watercolourist, singer, ukulele playing horse adventurer.

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Tour highlights

Adventure and Entertainment

Participants will enjoy an exciting adventure over four days, featuring opportunities to meet new people, explore beautiful landscapes, and enjoy fantastic evening entertainment

New Half Week Option

This year, riders can take advantage of a newly introduced half week option for experienced horse riders, providing a unique riding experience

Ideal for Locals and Enthusiasts

The program is tailored for locals, farm workers, hunters, and young farming couples with fit horses, encouraging community engagement and exploration

Route details

On the first day we will ascend above the Rollesby Valley, traversing the outer reaches of the Hunter Hills.

On a clear day, we can enjoy panoramic views of the Southern Canterbury Plains, the Hakataramea Valley, and gaze towards the majestic Mt. Cook! (Weather permitting).

We will conclude our day by descending to the valley floor at the base of the Single Hill range, where we will stop for the night.

Difficulty

Challenging

Does not require specific skills, but one must be in good health

Tour provider's comments

This trail is for intermediate riders. A decent level of fitness is required.

Expect extended riding sessions lasting over 6 to 8 hours of continuous riding.

While we can offer some assistance with mounting and dismounting, it's important that you are capable of doing so independently at times.
Although we will handle saddling and unsaddling your horse, your involvement is expected in other activities such as gathering, grooming, or holding the horses.

Accommodation

Comfort

Basic

Tent

5 nights

Be ready to help with setting up and taking down tents and camp cots, as well as packing up the campsite each morning.

Prepare to assist with the setup and takedown of tents and camp cots, as well as packing up the campsite each morning.

Tickets to group meeting place

Group meeting place

Otago, Queenstown-Lakes District, Queenstown Airport

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Weather during the tour

Weather conditions along the route

You will get a weather forecast for this tour’s route based on

the forecasts for this season
the statistics from previous years’ trips

Tour conditions

Included

an adventure horse to suit your riding ability;
2 experienced adventure wranglers that will saddle and supervise the horses and our smaller groups movements each day;
back up driver with 10 horse float available to sleep in and tents (with camp cots);
shoeing of the horses;
horse and gear transportation;
saddle and all horse tack;
saddle bags / lunchbox;
helmets can be supplied;
approximately 2- hour exploratory ride on the 25th March 2024 to ensure you and your horse are comfortable (weather permitting);
tents 2 & 3 person (shared) or sleeping in the large horse truck with camp stretcher;
camp stretchers or sleeping mats if you prefer;
camp shower.

Extras

airfare;
personal travel insurance (we require all riders take out travel insurance. When looking for a travel insurance policy make sure it covers horse riding as an activity as well as any adventure activities that are not covered under standard insurance policies);
additional accommodation before and after trip;
additional meals;
alcoholic beverages;
tips, gratuities and personal expenses.