High-Country Cattle Muster Adventure

Difficulty

Challenging

Comfort

Basic+

Upscale

Weight limit

Experience the thrill of a real cattle muster!

This fully catered adventure offers a chance to learn the ropes and get hands-on with experienced riders. We provide trusty horses that know the terrain and the task at hand, guiding you every step of the way.

Get ready for an authentic taste of life on a high-country station - it’s an unforgettable experience!

Lauren B. is the provider and guide of this trip

The provider speaks: English

Hey there, I live on a station in the South Island, New Zealand. I have had a passion for horses my whole life and now I get to show people from all over the world our home from horse back.

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Tour highlights

Authentic Cattle Muster Experience

Get involved in a real cattle muster, learning traditional techniques and experiencing the excitement firsthand

Expert Guidance & Trusty Horses

Benefit from experienced guides and ride well-trained horses who know the terrain, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience

High-Country Station Life

Immerse yourself in the unique culture and lifestyle of a high-country station, with delicious meals and comfortable accommodations

Route details

Around 2 pm arrive at the station. Meet the crew and riders and get matched up with your pony.

Join us on a short river ride, this gives you a chance to get to know your horse.

After the ride enjoy a delicious dinner and play card games with your new companions.

Difficulty

Challenging

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

Tour provider's comments

Riding time: from 4 to 8 hours per day.

Horse Breed: Stationbred, Standardbred, Thoroughbred and Warm Blood.

Tack Type: stock saddles and western tack.

NOTE:

Only intermediate to experienced riders can book the muster;
All riders must be physically fit at the time of the muster;
All riders must be able to walk down hill;
All riders must be comfortable at walk, trot and canter.

Accommodation

Comfort

Basic+

Upscale

Cook Shop;
Basin Hut Cattle Camp with Bell Tents;
Blue Mountain Lake Station;
Mostly private rooms, although some room sharing maybe required;
Linens and towels provided;
Washroom - showers or washing in the creek;
All of your gear will be delivered to your accomodation.

NOTE: there is no average number of nights for each accommodation variant, where tourists stay. It is decided by the end of each day.

Tickets to group meeting place

Group meeting place

Richard Pearse-Timaru-Levels 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

7 days program;
6 nights accommodation;
chef- cooked meals provided from dinner on 8/1/25 to breakfast on 14/1/25;
snacks;
complimentary beer and wine;
beef, mutton, pork and wild venison all from the farm;
English speaking experienced guides;
access to the Station's trails;
gear cartage and delivery;
pack horses;
horse equipment;
riding helmet if needed;
first aid kit.

Extras

international flights to and from New Zealand;
airport transfers;
personal travel insurance (we advise all guests to require health and travel insurance before arriving);
additional accommodation before and after trip;
additional meals;
alcoholic beverages;
tips, gratuities and personal expenses.

Group size

up to 8 tourists

Duration

7 days

6 nights

It's important to know

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING:

warm clothes are essential for high country weather;
power banks – no electricity supply for charging devices.

These trips are entirely based outdoors and will be big days on horseback so make sure that you have prepared to be comfortable. Gear will be carted to each accommodation ahead of our arrival on horse-back, please ensure that you have packed your bags so that items are not going to fall out en-route. Cameras are optional and encouraged so that you can capture your adventure. We advise that you have a neck strap and a travel case for your camera so that it can be stored and carried in a way that is compatible with riding a horse at the same time.