Bay Of Plenty Horse Adventures
📍 Pukehina, Bay of Plenty
Mark and Jasmine run beach and farm horse rides at Pukehina, on the Bay of Plenty coast. Options range from 20-minute lead-rein rides for kids 2+ to one-hour beach treks. Bookings essential.
What an amazing experience! My mother-in-law and I had the most wonderful time horse riding on the beach at Bay of Plenty. Mark and Jasmine were fantastic hosts. So knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful throughout the ride. The horses were well-behaved and clearly well cared for, making the trek even more enjoyable. The ride down to the beach was absolutely stunning, and the sunny weather made it even more special. Highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for a relaxing and memorable ride. Thank you, Mark and Jasmine!
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Beginner-friendly across the family — toddlers can do lead-rein rides from age 2, and beach treks suit kids 7+. Reviewers consistently name Mark and Jasmine and call out the deliberate horse-matching process (height, weight, ability) and the beach scenery. A solid grandparent-and-grandchild option.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Mijeong Y
a year ago
“What an amazing experience! My mother-in-law and I had the most wonderful time horse riding on the beach at Bay of Plenty. Mark and Jasmine were fantastic hosts. So knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful throughout the ride. The horses were well-behaved and clearly well cared for, making the trek even more enjoyable. The ride down to the beach was absolutely stunning, and the sunny weather made it even more special. Highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for a relaxing and memorable ride. Thank you, Mark and Jasmine!”
Chelsea Sowry
6 months ago
“10/10 experience! Loved every minute! My mum and I were both beginner riders(I had never been on a horse before!) and we felt well looked after by Mark, Jasmine and of course their beautiful horses :D Incredible views along the trek and when you reach the beach it’s just perfection! It was thrilling and also super wholesome and chilled! Loved it!”
Dot Jones
5 months ago
“Highly recommend Mark & Jasmine & their horses. I took my granddaughter for a school holiday treat & we both really enjoyed our ride on the beach. Very impressed with the way that they organise their rides and ask all the right questions about your riding ability, height & weight before they match you to your horse. We will be back.”
maddy bremner
3 months ago
“This is my second time doing this trek and it does not disappoint! Absolutely amazing beach scenery. We felt very safe and looked after by Mark and Jasmine. They are awesome and lovely people and their horses are gentle and easy to ride. By far the best horse trek experience I have had.”
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Overview
Bay Of Plenty Horse Adventures runs guided horse rides from a farm at Pukehina, on the Eastern Bay of Plenty coast. Owners Mark and Jasmine offer 20-minute lead-rein rides through paddocks for kids 2+, half-hour farm strolls for kids 3+, and one- and 1.5-hour beach treks (riders 7+) along the Pukehina coastline with views to Whale Island and Whakaari/White Island. Photo-shoot bookings are also available. Bookings essential via email or phone.