Isengard – Lord of the Rings
For Beginners to Experienced
This is a walking only horse ride
High Country Horses is the only company that will take you to locations filmed in The Lord of the Rings trilogy! Ride in Middle Earth through ancient beech forest and see where Boromir was killed in the “Fellowship” also scenes from Narnia and Wolverine, learn the history while surrounded by Mount Aspiring National Park, one of three world heritage parks in New Zealand. Fantastic ride for novice riders through to experienced.
PLEASE NOTE:
* THIS IS A WALKING ONLY HORSE RIDE
* SELF-DRIVE ONLY – allow one hour driving time from Queenstown
| Season: | All Year Round |
| Duration: | 1.5 hour trek – allow 4.5 hours return to Queenstown |
| We Provide: | Helmets and wet weather gear if required |
| Please Bring: | Long trousers, suitable sturdy footwear, sunglasses, sunscreen. During winter please bring warm layers including socks, gloves, scarf |
| Rider Level: | Novice, Intermediate and Experienced |
| Cost: | $175.00 per adult and $165.00 per child self-drive |
| Cost with Transfers: | $195.00 per adult and $185.00 per child from Queenstown |
| Departures: | 8:00 am & 1:30 pm – Queenstown | 9:00 am & 2:30 pm – 243 Priory Road, Glenorchy |
| Information: | Allow 1 hour travel time from Queenstown – Glenorchy |
| Base: | 243 Priory Road, Glenorchy |
Our Rides
Over Night
For Intermediate - Experienced Riders
Full Day
For Experienced Riders ONLY
For Beginner - Experienced Riders
Half Day
For Beginner - Experienced Riders
For Beginner - Experienced Riders
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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?
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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. | |
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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. | |
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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. |
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 our qualified guides direction during the trek. While every effort is made to accommodate the intermediate and experienced riders wishes we must consider yours and our horses safety first.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Phone: +64 3 442 9915
Freephone: 0508 59 59 59
Email: info@highcountryhorses.nz
Address: High Country Horses, 243 Priory Road, Glenorchy
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