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Coastal Views Horse Treks

๐Ÿ“ Wainuiomata Coast, Wellington

โ˜…4.9(112 Google reviews)

Guided horse treks along the Wainuiomata coastline south of Wellington. Guides Mac, Kat, and the team hand-select horses by rider experience and confidence. Complete beginners and children are actively welcomed. Stunning coastal scenery throughout.

โœ“ patient instructorsโœ“ beginners welcomeโœ“ coastal sceneryโœ“ hand-selected horsesโœ“ kid friendlyโœ“ Wellington region

๐Ÿ† Family Action Verdict

An excellent first horse riding experience for children and nervous adult beginners. The team's careful horse-matching and patient instruction give even the most anxious riders genuine confidence in the saddle. The Wainuiomata coastal setting makes the ride visually memorable from start to finish.

โ„น๏ธ What to Know Before You Go

๐Ÿ’กMention each rider's experience level and any nerves when booking - horse matching is central to the experience
โฐBring the whole family - the team actively accommodates mixed-ability groups
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธWear long trousers and closed-toe shoes; the coastal terrain includes varied ground surfaces

๐Ÿ’ฌ What Families Are Saying

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Dmitrii Artemev

a week ago

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โ€œWe had such a great experience at Coastal Views Horse Treks! The horses were calm, well cared for, and a pleasure to ride. The route was beautiful - across open fields, along the river, through the river itself, and up and down the hills with amazing views. Mac and the other instructors were very friendly, attentive and supportive throughout the whole ride. They explained everything clearly before we started, which really helped because some of us were a little nervous at first. We always felt that we were in good hands. Everyone in our group absolutely loved it, especially the moments when the horses picked up the pace going uphill! A very nice extra touch was that the team took photos and videos during the ride and later sent them to us through Facebook. If you want to spend some time with horses, enjoy nature and escape from the city for a while, this is a fantastic place to do it. It is not far from Wellington, but it really feels like you are away from the city. Great horses, beautiful scenery and lovely people. Highly recommended!โ€

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PEBBLES

a month ago

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โ€œHighly Recommend, Me and my whanau went out for a coastal ride with Coastal Views Horse Trekking along the Wainuiomata Coast and honestly, what an awesome experience! ๐Ÿด๐ŸŒŠโค๏ธ We did the 1-hour ride and I tell ya, it honestly felt like 2 hours because we had SO much fun! ๐Ÿฅฐ The riding was amazing, but honestly the instructors made the experience even better. They were all so lovely, welcoming and made us feel so comfortable from the moment we got there. By the end of it, I honestly felt like we were all whanau ๐Ÿฅนโค๏ธ They made us feel so at home and looked after us so well. Honestly highly recommend. The girls are already asking when we can come back ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿด & we are definitely keen too! Weโ€™ll 100% be back. Thank you so much Coastal Trek for such an awesome day and such a memorable experience for our whanau. We absolutely loved it! โค๏ธ Highly recommend you guys weโ€™ll see us soon ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿดโ€

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Carol Tiong

7 months ago

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โ€œYesterday was my very first horse riding lesson, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. From the moment I arrived, Mac was incredibly friendly, patient, and professional. He made me feel safe and confident, even as a complete beginner. I had always dreamed of riding a horse, and this experience exceeded all my expectations. Once I was in the saddle, I felt completely free and alive. It was one of the most amazing feelings Iโ€™ve ever experienced. It wasnโ€™t just a lesson . It was empowering and truly special. Thank you, Mac, for making my first ride so memorable. Iโ€™m genuinely excited and already looking forward to my next lesson!โ€

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Beautiful views

8 reviews

Horse trek

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Relaxed atmosphere

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Experienced riders

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Relaxing ride

3 reviews

Overview

Coastal Views Horse Treks runs guided rides along the Wainuiomata coastline, matching each rider to a horse based on their experience and confidence level. Guides Mac, Kat, and the crew are consistently praised for patient, professional instruction that puts first-timers at ease from the first moment. Horses including Molly are described as gentle and clearly well-loved. The coastal scenery is a highlight across nearly every review.

๐Ÿ• Opening Hours

Monday10:00-14:00
Tuesday10:00-14:00
Wednesday10:00-14:00
Thursday10:00-14:00
Friday10:00-14:00
Saturday11:00-17:00
Sunday11:00-17:00

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