1 / 2Karamu Trail Track
📍 RD5, Waikato
Horse trekking through scenic bush at Karamu, Hawke's Bay. Well-trained horses and knowledgeable guides make it accessible for first-time riders. Various trek lengths available for different experience levels.
The best horse riding place I’ve ever been to. The horses were well kept, and the equipment well maintained. The track had some lovely scenery. The guides were very nice and answered every one of our questions. They even let us canter for a bit. That was the highlight of my time there.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
A horse trek that works for absolute beginners and experienced riders in the same group — the horses are genuinely well-trained and guides read each rider's confidence level and adjust accordingly.
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Caleb Liu
a year ago
“The best horse riding place I’ve ever been to. The horses were well kept, and the equipment well maintained. The track had some lovely scenery. The guides were very nice and answered every one of our questions. They even let us canter for a bit. That was the highlight of my time there.”
steph williams
4 months ago
“Amazing place to come with ya unexperienced riders to gain confidence ... horses are absolutely lovley ...we were grinning from ear to ear...im very experienced and had a blast zooming around...we r already coming back!!”
Prasanna Fernando
2 months ago
“Highly recommend! It was our first time riding, and we had a fantastic experience. The horses are well-trained, the guides are very helpful, and the track is incredibly scenic.”
Ruby Dawn
a month ago
“Super awesome group of people and horses. It's my kiddos 3rd time going there and she's asked to go again. Great price to.”
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Overview
Karamu Trail Track runs horse treks through scenic bush in Hawke's Bay. The horses are well-trained and the guides patient — first-timers ride alongside experienced riders without feeling out of place. Reviewers who had never ridden before describe leaving 'grinning from ear to ear'. Experienced riders say the guides move at pace once confidence is established. Equipment is well maintained. The property is straightforward to find from the road.
