Bookings & Fees
Bookings are essential and can be made by phone (03) 315 6361 or email: kate@lyfordtreks.co.nz
Treks go from one and a half hours to all day. Each trek has up to six riders. We have a minimum ratio of one guide to four trekkers. All horses are naturally trained and carefully chosen for your size, ability and style of riding.
Fees below are per person, and in New Zealand dollars
1 1/2 hours $80.00
Half day rides $100.00
Two and a half hour horse contact time including partnering up. 10.00am and 1.30pm daily (Additional 5.00pm ride during daylight saving). Allow an extra half hour for registration and gearing up.
All Day Rides
| Up to 6 hrs horse contact, includes lunch & partnering up. |
$220.00 |
Ride to the Maxxx Card
The Maxxx Card applies to the half day rides normally $100.00. With a Maxxx card your fee is reduced to $80.00 for the card holder and any rider you bring with you. The card costs $320.00 and buys your first 4 rides. The Card is valid for 3 months (or all Winter, June to September) and can be used for half day rides at Mt. Lyford or Otahuna. Current Maxxx card holders are eligible for membership of the Natural Horsemanship Club. More details and terms of use.
Exclusive Rides - Your Own Guide
A personal trek guide for you, or your party for as long as you like.
Fee is twice the usual fee
Accommodation & Holiday Options
There are good opportunities for an extended stay at Mt. Lyford. We have different trails to explore for a week from our trekking base. Stay in any of the near by accommodation and enjoy this stunning area for days on end. Riders receive $20.00 discount per night for staying at Pokaka Log Home.
Luxury Horse Treks with Sherwood Lodge (2 to 5 days)
Mt Lyford Horse Riding and Sherwood Lodge have combined to provide the ultimate in luxury horse trekking. For bookings see: Luxury Horse Treks or contact Kate.
Rustic Overnight Options (2 to 5 Days)
Rustic option to Mt. Lyford to Hanmer Springs (3 Days) (2 people minimum) $335 pp per day
Mt. Lyford to the Sherwood Huts, overnight $395
Team Building
There is a unique opportunity to train in leadership and team building for businesses and groups, using our partnering up theme.
Horses are perfect trainers for this as they will only accept authentic leadership and genuine connection.
Events are organised with you to suit your needs.
Prices on application.
Bring your own horse
Bring your own horse option is becoming very popular. This involves riding your own horse over our trails with a guide.
Fee is half the usual fee
Discounts for large groups.
Lessons
$60.00 per hour.
Fee Schedule
Download the fees schedule for Mt. Lyford & Otahuna: Fees.pdf
Hanmer Connection
Bus service: ph 0800242663