
Bay Of Plenty Horse Adventures
π 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.
π 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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π¬ What Families Are Saying
View all reviews β78 Google reviews
G Reviews from Google
Luke Virgona
a month ago
βAbsolutely incredible horse-riding experience! We booked the 1.5-hour ride and organised everything with Jasmine while travelling from overseas. She was extremely accommodating, helpful, and service-oriented from the beginning, which made the whole process very easy. Mark took our group out for the ride, and we had a mix of experience levels, including complete beginners. He was a terrific guide - knowledgeable, confident, and made everyone feel comfortable and safe throughout the ride. Riding along the waterβs edge on a stunning beach with perfect weather was an unforgettable experience. The scenery was incredible and the whole ride was relaxed, enjoyable, and very well organised. Would absolutely recommend giving this experience a go, whether youβre an experienced rider or a complete beginner. A real highlight of our trip!β
Fern Cumming
3 months ago
βWe had the most incredible experience with Bay of Plenty Horse Adventures. From start to finish, everything exceeded our expectations. The horses were calm, well cared for, and each had their own lovely personality, making the ride enjoyable and relaxing for riders of all experience levels. The journey through the beautiful farmland before arriving at the beach was stunning, and riding along the beach itself was absolutely unforgettable. Jasmine and Mark were fantastic hosts. They were warm, welcoming, knowledgeable, and made us feel comfortable from the moment we arrived. If youβre looking for an unforgettable horse trekking experience in the Bay of Plenty, I couldnβt recommend Bay of Plenty Horse Adventures more highly. Weβll definitely be back for another ride!β
Antonia Rohrer
6 months ago
βWe had a 1.5-hour private horseback ride, and it was a dream! The horses are extremely well cared for, calm, and make the ride a truly special experience. You can immediately tell how well they are trained. Mark and Jasmine are incredibly friendly, warm, and take plenty of time for you. You feel comfortable right away. The scenery is beautiful and makes the ride unforgettable. For us, it was definitely a highlight of our stay! Highly recommended - we would come back anytime!β
π Commonly mentioned in Google reviews
Based on Google review tagsBeach ride
44 reviews
Guides
13 reviews
Beach trek
8 reviews
Beach riding
7 reviews
Horse treks
6 reviews
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.


