Bay of Plenty
Horse riding around the Bay of Plenty region
Tauranga City
McLaren Falls Park
Opening hours
Summer (daylight saving time): 7.30am – 7.30pm
Winter: 7.30am – 5.30pm
Access
On McLaren Falls Rd, well sign-posted. Gates open for outgoing vehicles after closing time, so you don’t need to be in a hurry to leave: stay and enjoy the glow worms! Anyone can hack through the park. Do not ride through the front of the park, any further north than the start of Cherry Bay.
If you wish to use the x-country jumps, or equestrian area facilities, book 3 days in advance. Contact Susan Woodcock from the Tauranga Pony Club Phone (07) 552 0112Parking:
Use either the equestrian area or Pin Oak Flat. NB This map is 'upside down' if you are used to thinking North/South when viewing maps.
Tauranga Racecourse- Arena
1381 Cameron Rd, Tauranga
Tauranga Equestrian Sports Assoc (TESA) manage an all weather arena, which is available for hire (on non race days). Pens, and float parking on-site.
It is located in the middle of the racecourse, through Gate 1. Access is via key which can be obtained on a daily hire basis from Greerton Equestrian Supplies, or by 6 monthly or yearly registration with TESA.
For More details go to the FB page (link above) or contact taurangaequestriansportsassoc@gmail.com
Thompsons Track
Unformed legal road that goes from Waikato to Western Bay of Plenty. See Waikato listing due to the unrideable nature of much of the western side
Matakana Island
Private land which allows horse camps by arrangement. From Matahui Road horses may be ridden across the traditional 'Matahui Crossing' to Matakana Island. Guidance is required to do this safely.
Guided rides, and overnight stays. Approx $200 per weekend, per rider (including meals, accommodation, guide etc) - but check latest prices.
More Information and Bookings: Hone Ngatai Phone 027 270 2265
