Canterbury
Christchurch
Copper Beech , Woodend
9 Copper Beech Rd ( new estate off Woodend Beach Rd)
2 mins off main north Highway, 15 mins north of Christchurch Airport. Self-contained 2 bedroom cottage at Copper Beech Road (sleeps 7), and horses can stay at Birch brook Equestrian, Jelfs Rd (2mins away) with full livery and facilities, (short term stayers are welcome). Beach and forest riding at Pegasus Bay and nearby.
Self catering only
Pet friendly
Must book at least 24 hours in advance Advance payment. Book via phone or email.
Contact: Deirdre Ussher
Phone: 027 4400042
Email: d.ussher@xtra.co.nz
Huntingdon Grange, Christchurch
7 kms from Hornby on Shands Road, just 10 minutes from the ChCh A&P Showgrounds, and about 15 minutes from McLeans Island X Country. 35 Acre property.
5 accommodation rooms to take 10 guests
plenty of paddocks for the horses
All-weather dressage arena, and 3 stables available.
Contact: Gaye Johnson
Phone 03 3 44 58 99
Newlands Cottage & Agistment, Christchurch
679 Newtons Rd, West Melton , Christchurch
1-bedroom cottage available for casual rental, with options for horses. We are 15 mins drive to McLeans Island, Canterbury Equine & to the CHCH Airport. We have safe yarding/paddocking options and a full size arena and space for hacking. Short stay, riding & training on site by arrangement. Can offer vet re-coup before travelling. Happy to help out in emergency
Self-catering only - studio kitchen, provided with full linen.
Full livery, stables or pens or DIY livery, separate pens or paddocks.
Cash, Advance payment required
Contact: Julia Thomson
Phone (mobile) 275091972
Email: thomsonmjulia@gmail.com
North Canterbury
Kaiora Downs, Culverden
Phone 03 315 8140
80min (110km) from Christchurch, 8km west of Culverden 224 Pahau Downs Road. Culverden, North Canterbury
The single room whare provides the accomodation at night. It is comfortable and clean, and can be very cosy on a cool night. Sleeps up to four people - 3 single beds and a couch. You can also sleep in your own float or truck for a reduced overnight price.
Great riding on-site, map provided.
Bring your own linen - sheets and towels.
Full kitchen facilties for cooking.
There is a shower and toilet located in the woolshed, approximately 20 metres away.
Yards for the horses are just next to the woolshed
No smoking on the property at any time.
No dogs permitted.
Pricing - per person
Accommodation per Night: $35
Own accommodation (float) but access to all other facilities: $25
First Day Riding: $25
Second Day: $20
Pahau Equestrian, Culverden
127 Pahau Reserve Rd, Culverden
2 mins off State Highway 7, 1 hr north of Christchurch, 30 mins from Hanmer Springs turnoff. Fully Self contained 1 bedroom unit available (upstairs from garage). Riding Arena, river rides available. Overnight- 2 night stay max
separate pens or paddocks; shared paddocks, bring your own pens or electric tape
Self-catering only
Dogs on lead\outside
No Stallions
Must book at least 24 hours in advance, by phone or email. Advance payment required, Cash or Internet banking
Contact: Deirdre Ussher
Phone: 027 44 00042
Email: d.ussher@xtra.co.nz
Mt Lyford Treks, Mt Lyford
Corner of the Inland Road, and Mt Lyford Village Road, opposite Mt Lyford Lodge.
Native beech forest, tussock high country and river valleys amongst the Amuri Range between Hanmer Springs and Kaikoura in the heart of the Alpine Pacific Triangle Kate Tapley and her guides operate Mt Lyford Treks. Guided Treks on your own horse, and accommodation. Overnighter, full holiday or a weekend break, a huge array of options are available. A range of rustic or luxury accommodation onsite, and very close by. Mt Lyford also has a restaurant, bar and spa pools onsite.
Contact: Kate Tapley
Phone: 0272473541
Email: riding@katetapley.co.nz
Mt Sandford Farmstay and Random Rides, Cheviot
738 Kaiwara Road RD2, Cheviot, 7382
Mt Sandford is approx 100km north of Christchurch. The farm is 1300 acres of some flat & mostly medium hill land, it is well tracked & is suited to all levels of riding. The Cottage is self contained, sleeps ten: 1 queen, 4 singles, 2 sofa beds (+ 2 foam mattresses for a couple extras) . The Woolshed is for larger groups, 15 camp stretches for use in the woolshed or under the stars for the brave & depending on the weather. Full kitchen facilities & BBQ, 2 showers & toilet. BYO Tent. We can also accommodate your horses & ponies in yards or paddocks (horse friendly grass available, no rye).
Contact: Daniel & Emmy Maxwell
Phone: 03 319 8753
Email: mtsandford@amuri.net
Four Peaks Station, Fairlie
Months of operation Nov - April
1 hours drive from Timaru 20 kms from Fairlie; 2.5 hours from Christchurch
Price $325 per person 2 nights/3 days riding 60 kilometres
$225 per person 1 night/2 days riding 24 kilometres
Price includes transporting food, equipment to huts.
A track over a privately owned high country station, of around 40-50kms of well-defined sheep tracks, riverbed and 4WD track. Walking, cycling or horse riding. Walking or horse riding the route over 3 or 4 days. Stay in original musterer's huts that have been upgraded for your comfort. Bookings in groups of up to 10 people.
There are yards at the huts to let your horses graze safely overnight while you unwind in the historic shepherd’s Huts on the station. It is advisable to have shod horses.
Address: 126 Clayton Settlement Rd, Fairlie 7987
Phone: 03-685 4848
Carmyllie Lodge
42 Willowbridge Road, Willowbridge, Waimate
Character home, 2 lovely Queen rooms, and a bunk room with a bunk set snd a double. Shared bathroom, kitchen, dining. Very large grassy horse pens 17m x 17m.
Facilities
camping, incl own horse truck or float, Bed and Breakfast
Some meals avail, if pre-booked
separate pens or paddocks
Pet Friendly - dogs on a lead and/kept outside
Fencing not suitable for minis
Bookings
must book at least 24 hours in advance
Cash / internet transfer
Contact: Judy Brown
Email: carmyllie.lodge@gmail.com
Phone: 02132231