Closed Borders – 3 Day Treks
For Intermediate to Experienced Riders
We have taken the very best of our five day ride and created the ultimate short break for our landlocked kiwis. With three days of pure backcountry riding and two nights glamping at our NZ mustering huts in the heart of both the Rees and Dart Valleys, this is truly the finest Kiwi adventure.
Day One, meet your horse for the next three days, before criss crossing up the alluvial Rees River flats to our first backcountry Mustering Hut. The Rees Valley Station is a 37,000 acre Merino and beef farm and has been with the same family for over 100 years. The first night will be spent at the original Arthurs Creek Musterer’s Hut bordering Mt Aspiring National Park.
On Day Two, after a hearty breakfast, we explore the Rees Valley with its glacial fed rivers and wild, untamed beauty. as you cross around the Southern side of Mount Alfred and drop down into the Dart Valley and into Paradise. Our cozy rustic backcountry hut “The Boiler Room” for the night.
On Day Three, through enchanted landscapes made world-famous from blockbuster movies like The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, Mission Impossible and The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe before heading back to the horse yards for a well deserved beverage.
Dates Available
2023 – 2024
Availability is subject to change and so it’s best to contact the team at High Country Horses to make sure your dates is still available.
| November 2023 | 7 – 9 November 21 – 23 November |
| December 2023 | 5 – 7 December 19 – 21 December |
| January 2024 | 16 – 18 January 29 – 31 January |
| February 2024 | 20 – 22 February |
| March 2024 | 5 – 7 March |
| Season: | October – March |
| Duration: | 3 Days, 2 Night. |
| Min Age: | 10 years old. All children 14 years old and under MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian. |
| Max Weight: |
95kg The well being of our horses is important and so all clients will be weighed at check in and then you will be introduced to the horse that best suits your riding ability and weight. |
| We Provide: | Helmets and wet weather gear if required |
| Please Bring: | One set of riding clothes, one set of fresh clothes while you are at the cabin. Comfort and warm. Extra pairs of socks, warm jacket, and fully charged cameras |
| Rider Level: | Intermediate and Experienced. All riders MUST be confident riding outside an arena at all paces over uneven ground. (Click here to find out what rider level best describes you.) |
| Cost and Availability: | $1700.00 per person including: meals; glamping accommodation; horses; some gear; guide. |
| Accommodation: | Guests will stay in tents with camp stretchers beside a Rees Valley Station musterers hut where there is a camp shower and a long-drop toilet. Then will stay at the cozy rustic back-country hut in Paradise, Dart Valley. (or vice versa depending on weather, and trail conditions). |
| Base: | High Country Horses, 243 Priory Road, Glenorchy |
| Booking Cancellation Policy | All booking cancellations 30 days prior to your trek date will be refunded in full. 50% of the booking cost will be refunded between 30 days and 14 days to your trek date. No refund is available within 14 days of your departure date. |
Our Rides
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For Beginner – Experienced Riders
For Beginner – Experienced Riders
For Experienced Riders
Full Day
Intermediate – Experienced Riders
Over Night
For Intermediate – Experienced Riders
Multi Day
For Intermediate – Experienced Riders
For Intermediate – Experienced Riders
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What they say
RIDING LEVELS
WE LOVE OUR HORSES AND WE WANT YOU TO LOVE THEM TOO!
SAFETY: The safety of our horses, staff and clients are paramount. While every effort is taken to match one of our horses temperaments with the riders ability, it is important to remember that a horse has a mind of its own and so a good account of your riding experience and ability is imperative to ensure you have an enjoyable time. We have a variety of horses that are suited to different riding levels, please consider the guide below before selecting your riding level.
What Rider Level Best Describes You?
| (A) EXPERIENCED | Someone who has ridden for a number of years and is confident on any horses with any temperaments. A person who will enjoy a forward responsive horse. | |
| (B) INTERMEDIATE | Someone who can rise to the trot and sit to a canter comfortably, and can control their horse within, and independently, of the group. A person who will enjoy a more responsive horse. | |
| (C&D) BEGINNER | Someone who has never ridden before or has only ridden a few times in a controlled environment. Or someone who has lost their nerve and just wants to go quietly to enjoy the view and be with their quiet natured horse. |
ALL CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 14 YEARS OLD AND UNDER MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT OR GUARDIAN.
TRACK AND RIVER CONDITIONS: Weather in the high country can be extremely changeable and therefore cause river and track conditions to become dangerous to ride across or to ride at a faster pace. Therefore it is imperative each rider adheres to the direction of our qualified guide during the trek. While every effort is made to accommodate the intermediate and experienced rider's wishes we must consider yours and our horse's safety first.
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