North West Horse Treks

Tourism & AdventureTasman District4.9(49 reviews)
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About

North West Horse Treks operates guided horseback trips from Puponga, near Wharariki Beach in Golden Bay. The family-run business offers rides through rolling farmland, native bush and coastal landscapes, including trips to Wharariki Beach, Puponga Beach and Pillar Point Lighthouse, plus a multi-day trek to Kaihoka. Rides suit both experienced riders and beginners. The business operates seven days a week, from 7am to 7pm.

Reviews

North West Horse Treks is an adventure you need to add to your itinerary! The scenery is amazing and Cass is an awesome guide- she tailors the experience completely to the riders to make sure that you get the most out of it, she’s full of local knowledge (and helpful local recommendations for the next part of your trip!) and an awesome person to yap away to while you’re on a horse in a pretty awesome location! Doesn’t get much better:)

Kez R. · May 2026 · via Google

Absolutely amazing experience! Will do again for sure! Had the best guides and the horses were full of wonderful personality and sweet to me as a more beginner rider. If you are in the area I highly recommend you make time to do this and if you're not in the area it is TOTALLY worth a day trip just for this! Was also given great recommendations for my drive back to Nelson for food and some sights to stop and see :)

Leo G. · May 2026 · via Google

Amazing horseriding. Cass is a perfect guide and the bonus: while riding, she is giving historical or naturalists informations. For sure, if I come back i'll do it again!

Gabin D. · May 2026 · via Google

Fabulous ride around the Bay Area, felt very safe on my horse after not being in the saddle for 25 years!

Victoria N. · May 2026 · via Google

Fantastic trek! Cass was very a patient and helpful guide for a novice rider like me. Had a lovely ride along Puponga beach

Henry D. · April 2026 · via Google

Services

  • Wharariki Beach horse trek
  • Greenhills farmland and beach horse trek
  • Puponga Beach horse trek
  • Pillar Point Lighthouse horse trek
  • Hooves to the Horizon multi-day trek (Mount Luna & Kaihoka)
  • Guided horse riding for beginners and experienced riders