Waikato BOP

Waikato

Wild Valley Farm, Glen Murray

"Awariri" 538 Waikaretu Valley Rd, Glen Murray, Waikato

1000 acre sheep and cattle station in scenic limestone hill country, between Port Waikato and Raglan Harbour. Cottage or Homestead options. Extensive horse riding trails for independent or guided horse rides. Stunning views.

  • Many fences have safe, low hunting jumps. Gates open without dismounting.

  • Spacious tents provide all the comforts of a regular room.

  • Breakfast, and dinner available. BBQ or other lunch if requested

  • Can participate in seasonal activities if desired - mustering etc

  • Hire horses also available (experienced riders only)

Contact: Chris & Elizabeth Venimore

Ph: (09) 2333073

Email: wildvalley@xtra.co.nz

The Woolshed - Cassie's Farm, Cambridge

815 Maungakawa Road, RD4, Cambridge

210 acre drystock farm, great variety of riding and terrain - farm tracks, paddocks, ponds, gullies and bush. Explore our native revegetation projects. Enjoy having your horses in the paddock outside your door. The original woolshed on the farm has been converted into secluded and self-contained accommodation with uninterrupted views.

  • 2 night minimum stay

  • Dogs on a lead and/kept outside

  • Stables, arena + roundpen available.

  • Bookings required at least 24 hours in advance Cash, Direct Credit only

Contact: Trisha Wren & Ian Brennan

815 Maungakawa Road, RD4, Cambridge

Phone (07) 827 0240

Lexington Park Cottages, Cambridge

355 Maungatautari Rd RD2 Cambridge

Luxury self-contained cottage accommodation in the heart of the Waikato, less than 5km Cambridge. Each cottage sleeps 4 with 1 Queen Bedroom and 1 Double Sofa Bed. in a tranquil farm setting Full equestrian facilities including round pen and x-country jumps. Farm or trail riding available.

  • Separate fully fenced paddocks, barn, stalls, or stables, pens

  • No Dogs

  • plenty of off-street parking for your horse truck

  • Bookings essential.

Contact: Stuart & Diane Buchanan

Phone (07) 8230060

Tairi O Kohu (Maid of the Mist), Hamilton

6 Crawford Road. Te Kowhai, Hamilton 3288

10 minutes from the Waikato Equestrian Centre and within easy range of other competition venues.

Bed and Breakfast Breakfast avail if requested, other meals may be available on request. Stay in a double bedroom in a classic farmhouse with optional home-cooked breakfast, while your horse is accommodated in either a comfortable modern stable or in adjacent paddock. There is ample parking for horse truck or float.

  • Stables or pens - DIY livery, separate pens or paddocks, shared paddocks, bring your own pens or electric tape

  • Short stay - no riding on site

  • Yes, other pets welcome

  • Stallions catered for if pre-booked,

  • Fencing not suitable for minis

  • Must book at least 24 hours in advance Cash, Advance payment required, internet banking

Contact: Michael Mills and Annika Lane

Mobile: 021333624 (Annika) or 0274937322 (Mike)

Email: mamills63@gmail.com or annika.lane@xtra.co.nz


Karamu Trail Track, Karamu

37 Smith Road, RD5, Karamu*

15 minutes west of Hamilton. 600 acres of farmland, and native bush. Gentle rolling countryside or take on more challenging trails. Three affordable family friendly rooms with bunks.

  • Plenty of parking for horse trucks.

  • Horse riding $15/rider per day to ride own horse. Explore on your own, or join one of the treks.

  • Bookings are required

*Important! If you are using GPS, use the link to Google Maps provided above, or check that you choose “Karamu”, not Hamilton (there is another Smith st in Hamilton)

PHONE (07) 825 9809

email: bookings@ktt.co.nz

"Miles from Anywhere", Raglan

185 Checkley Road, RD1 Raglan 3295

  • Separate fully fenced paddocks.

  • Self-catered apartment, bach or house.

  • There are plenty of nearby riding opportunities .

  • We are fully pet friendly

  • Bookings Essential Payment with booking, or prior to arrival

Contact: Lynn Jamieson

Phone (07) 8255797

email: kgbee@xtra.co.nz

Country cottage, Tirau

50 Tapapa Road RD2 Tirau

Bed and breakfast - one queen two singles, or camp in your own horse truck or float. Breakfast included.

Property is situated off State highway 5 to Rotorua and State highway 28 to Tauranga. Close to Matamata, Tirau and Putaruru towns. Lots of nice riding nearby and guided tours available. Meals included (book ahead) or BYO.

Facilities

  • Breakfast included, Some meals avail, if pre-booked stables or pens

  • Two large paddocks suitable for 5 or more horses overnight or longer stays. Track system with shelter.

  • DIY livery, separate pens or paddocks - Two stall stables and covered yard. Two small holding paddocks suitable for 1-2 horses overnight

  • Hay included.

  • Pet Friendly but dogs on a lead and/kept outside

  • Stallions catered for if pre-booked Phone,


Booking

  • Email Yes, must book at least 24 hours in advance Cash / internet transfer


Contact: Chris McMillan

Phone: 0272560846

Email: makpak@xtra.co.nz

"Lost in Time" | Rua Oki Farms, Otorohanga

565 Waimahora Rd. RD 5. Otorohanga

Bunk house accommodation. Sleeps 6, camping, incl own horse truck or float, we have a number of options available, Hours of riding on farm, and from the door. Amazing riding and adventures over stunning hill country station.

  • Separate pens or paddocks, shared paddocks, bring your own pens or electric tape Check availability when booking

  • Dogs on a lead and/kept outside.

  • No Stallions

  • Must book at least 24 hours in advance Cash, Advance payment required

Contact: Sue Thorburn

Phone 07 873 0832

Email: Ruaoki@xtra.co.nz


National Equestrian Centre, Taupo

114 Rapids Road, Aratiatia. Taupo

Available for overnight stays - camping, or portacabins and of course facilities for your horse(es)


Contact: Mark Brunton

Phone: 07 374 8145

Mobile: 021 254 2670

Fax: 07 374 8144

Email: nec.taupo@gmail.com

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Parkview Homestay B&B, Taupo

716 Oruanui Road, Taupo 3384*

15 minutes from the National Equestrian Centre and 15 minutes to Taupo. 1.6kms off SH1 Parkview Equine Homestay/B&B is a small and friendly Bed and Breakfast set up for people travelling with horses. Your accommodation is a warm and comfy room in the main house with a queen size bed, or stay in your horse truck if you prefer. Your special equine friend has their own paddock right next to the house so you can sleep well knowing they are safe and happy grazing and relaxing.

  • Pet Friendly - Well behaved dogs who likes other dogs and cats and don't need to be fenced, welcome.

  • No Stallions

  • No Riding onsite

Contact: Sherryl Crawford

Email: parkview@outlook.co.nz

Phone: 021 799 716

Bay of Plenty

Chattan Farm Canopy Camping Escapes

1755 Manawahe Road, RD4

Whakatane 3194


Chattan Farm is a 780 hectare sheep and beef farm in the beautiful Bay of Plenty. A large wooden framed luxury tent with wood burning stove, and a quirky camp kitchen and bathroom, sleeps up to five. If you're bringing your horse to ride around this beautiful property, please note that floats and trucks will have trouble making it down the track to the tent, so guest horses are overnighted in a paddock closer to the entrance of the property. Ride the many trails around the property - through pristine bush and many hectares of beautiful farmland.

Contact: Liz Henderson Email: hello@canopycamping.co.nz

Phone: 027 247 3003 Book through the website

Matakana Island

Organised riding weekends, overnight stays at the Marae.

Contact: Hone Ngatai - 027 270 2265

High Garden B&B

112 Youngson Road, Tauranga 3180

Bring your horse to Beautiful BOP whilst holidaying near the Mount & Tauranga

Facilities

  • camping, incl own horse truck or float, Bed and Breakfast, Self contained bach, or cottage Breakfast included

  • stables - full livery, stables or pens - DIY livery, separate pens or paddocks

  • Pet Friendly

  • No Stallions, Fencing not suitable for minis

Bookings

  • by Phone, Email

  • must book at least 24 hours in advance

  • Cash / internet transfer

Phone Alison 0273733550

Email alison@dpcl.co.nz

Tui Glen Farm, Kawerau

40 Kawerau Rd West Kawerau 3169

approx 2km from Kawerau. TuiGlen is situated just off State Highway 30 on the way from Rotorua to Whakatane, or 2 kms from Kawerau.

400 hectares farmland, Native bush and streams. Arenas, cross-country course, stables, washdown area and yards.Easy - Challenging rides depending on your level. Self-catering accommodation is on-site in our comfortable "Backpacker's Lodge". Single, double and family rooms available.

  • Groups welcome

  • Packages available (weekends, weekdays or full 7 days)

Contact: Pauline or Tom

Phone: 07 323 6457

email

Nikau Valley

844 Rewatu Rd, White Pine Bush 3191

Offers accommodation for you and your horse to enjoy a farm holiday with some stunning views. Bring a friend, they also have horses available for guided horse treks on their morgan cross horses bred and trained on the farm. You can choose from camp site for self-contained horse trucks, woolshed or other basic shelters to stay in and take advantage of farm or trail riding.

  • Self-contained - camping or woolshed type accommodation

  • Separate fully fenced paddocks, pens, shared paddocks, bring your own pens or fencing for separation if required

  • Bookings are Essential!

Contact: John or Annette

Bookings Essential

Ph 07 312 9008

or Email nikau-valley@callplus.net.nz