Auckland Region
Auckland stretches across over 100km. It has rideable beaches, parks and forests both north and south of the city centre.
Atiu Creek Regional Park
Run Road, Warehine (near Wellsford, Port Albert)
From Auckland - north on SH1 or SH16. Follow the signs to the park, drive past the main entrance on Run Road to the horse parking just around the corner.
Distance from Auckland CBD - 113 km
Contact
Auckland Council, Parks Phone
09 3010101 option 2
Stay in Atiu Cottage
Keep your horse in the horse paddock right next to the bach. Ready for you to stay and enjoy the 845 ha park with your horse(s).
Camping is also now available for you and your horse.
Horses: There is a holding paddock along side the campground for horses to stay in over night.
Riders must have a network horse riding pass.
For safety, horses are prohibited from the campground at all times.
Limits on horse numbers and conditions apply.
Must book in horse numbers at the same time the camp booking is made.
No large horse trucks or overlength horse floats at the campground (due to limitations of the road access)
Hurstmere Equestrian, Matakana
186 Tongue Farm Road, Matakana
Set on a 22 acre farm, we have a 3 bedroom cottage, arena for riding and range of XC jumps.
Self contained bach, or cottage
No meals, self-catering only,
Horses - separate pens or paddocks
Full Holiday - plenty of riding nearby
Pet Friendly - Yes, but dogs on a lead and/kept outside
No Stallions please
Must book at least 24 hours in advance Advance payment required
Contact: Carla Romeril
Phone: 274748491
Email: carla@zimba.co.nz
Boutique Barn, Puhoi
165 Bayer Road, Puhoi, Auckland
Boutique barn unique farmstay accommodation in the Waiwera valley, just 45 mins North of Auckland.. Luxury accommodation for you and your horse, including a gorgeous stable, and small paddock. A miniature pony 'Lollipop' is available as a paddock mate . Concrete wash down area. We do ask that only very well mannered horses stay with us.
Bookings essential! This is a busy wedding venue, so check well ahead.
Individual stables, or paddock
Phone 09 426 9345
Waitoki Oaks, Waitoki
Bed and Breakfast. Road riding from property or travel to nearby beautiful forest, and beaches. Wi-fi. Sleeping for up to 5. All meals provided if requested
Stables or pens - DIY livery, separate pens or paddocks. Safe paddocks. Concrete washdown
Dogs - Yes, but on a lead and/kept outside
Stallions catered for if pre-booked
Contact: Bev Hopper
Dune Lakes Lodge, South Head
Wilson Rd, South Head
A variety of accommodation options on rural farmland, next to Woodhill Forest, and Lake Kareta. Group treks and guided rides are also on offer, along with a wide variety of therapies, and natural horsemanship options.
Contact: Rosemary WyndhamJones
Email: info@dunelakeslodge.co.nz
Telephone: +64 9 420 2040
Tasman Rides, Helensville
Fordyce Rd R.D. 1 Helensville New Zealand
Tasman Horse Rides has comfortable, practical accommodation available for backpackers, groups of friends, clubs, schools and families. Outdoor arena, and indoor facility. Prices for overnight grazing or hay and use of facilities. 120 ha of rolling farmland.
Phone: 64 (09) 420 8603
Mobile: (027) 2222 601
Email: info@tasmanhorserides.co.nz
Only Fools and Horses, Muriwai
376 Oaia Road, Muriwai Beach. RD 1, Waimauku, Auckland
A range of accommodation options, and some fabulous facilities for your horse. 5 minutes from Muriwai Beach and Woodhill Forest* (Riders must register to ride in Woodhill Forest)
Phone: +64 9 411 9342
Bridles B&B
147 Martyn Wright Rd, RD3 Pukekohe
Bridles B&B is on a 25 acre lifestyle property between Pukekohe and Waiuku and offers a unique country experience. Waiuku Forest and Karioitahi beach nearby, and quiet country roads.
Separate guest accommodation with ensuite
complimentary drink and nibbles on arrival. Dinner and lunch on request.
Grazing paddocks\pens, wash-down area.
Contact: Arran & Lorraine Byrne
Phone 09 236 4546
Twilight Polo Cottage, Clevedon
The barn type accommodation sleeps up to 6 (3 double beds/1 upstairs), has full kitchen facilities and bathroom. Set on 52 acres where polo horses graze this is a lovely rural setting to escape the city, rest and relax. An easy walk to Clevedon Village shops and cafes and just a quick drive to explore local beaches.
Stables or pens - DIY livery, shared paddocks, bring your own pens or electric tape Plenty of riding nearby
Camping, incl own horse truck or float, Self contained bach, or cottage
Breakfast avail if requested, All meals provided if requested
Yes, other pets welcome
No Stallions please
Must book at least 24 hours in advance. Check availability when enquiring. Cash Only
Contact: Carol Mitchison
Mobile: 021 756234
The Bunkhouse
Approx. 700 acres on beef farm to ride over with or without a guide. Various choices for riding, flat small paddocks for the nervous beginners, formed tracks, large steep hills out in the open country for the bold and brave.
Converted woolshed, 20 bunks, fully equipped kitchen, lounge/ dining room, 2 showers, 2 toilets.
Plenty of parking for trucks and floats.
Grazing for your own horses (wire fences),
Dogs on leads, by arrangement only.
Contact : Charlotte
Phone 09 235 1525 or 027 374 7240
Email kev.charl@xtra.co.nz