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1 HOUR RIDE: Consists of a gentle trek through larch and pine forest to the leading south ridge of Mt John, with fantastic views of Lake Tekapo and surrounding station country, then a gentle wander down hill to the lake and finally walking back through oak, silver birch and pine forest. 2 HOUR RIDE: A stunning ride around the base of Mount John with a breath taking view of the lake and then, from the top of the North end of the mountain, taking in the eastern side of the Alps and the huge expanse of the Mackenzie Country. 3 HOUR RIDE: Depending on the weather,
this is a ride that takes in the other rides features, but you get the
chance to travel on horseback to Lake Alexandrina on the western side of
Lake Tekapo which is alive with birds. You will appreciate how harsh this
land must have been to the early settlers whilst
travelling back across this part of the Mackenzie Basin. |
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HALF DAY: This ride takes in all the features of the 3 hour ride but also includes the Glacial Rills and Boulders of the Tekapo flat. The receding glaciers, thousands of years ago, laid down these huge house size rocks.
FULL DAY: Travel further towards the Southern Alps and experience a working high country sheep station. Lunch included
OVERNIGHTER: Camp overnight at an old
shepherds camp next to the Irishman Stream. Camp cooking and sleep under the
stars. Watch the sun rise strike Aoraki, Mt
Cook in the early morning.
Rides depart approx. 1230pm and return at about
1130am the following day.
Dinner, Breakfast and refreshments included.
Sleeping bags available for
hire
Mackenzie Alpine Horse Trekking operates through the warmer months of the
year and does not operate during winter.
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Contact details
| Location: | Godley Peaks Rd, at the base of Mt John |
| Phone: | +64 27 5444880 |
| Freephone: | 0800 628269 |
| Mail: | Click here to e-mail/book Mackenzie Alpine Horse Trekking |
The friendly staff at Mackenzie Alpine
Horse Trekking offer a variety of
horse treks in the local Tekapo area.