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Wild Oats Farm

📍 Nelson, Nelson

★4.9(77 Google reviews)💰$180-$350đŸ‘ļAll ages

Wild Oats Farm at 441 Pretty Bridge Valley Road, Nelson, runs horse trekking, farm visits, and children's party packages. Owner Kirsty hosts; horses include both adult-sized horses and smaller ponies. Suits beginners through to confident riders.

✓ Kirsty as host✓ Horse trekking + farm visits✓ Birthday parties✓ Beginner-friendly✓ Pretty Bridge Valley
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★★★★★Featured review by Andrew Fraser

This place is great! I had never ridden a horse before but the owner Kirsty was fantastic and had a great attitude. The horses were ready before they we got there. My horse 'Magic' was pleasant and calm although he did have a tendency to get a bit too close to the fence if I let him 🙂 We took a nicely paced trek around the farm, and the scenery was amazing. The weather was perfect. If you've never ridden before, prepare for sore body parts. Be careful dismounting as well. There is a petting zoo with animals as well as a children's playground and toilet facilities. There is no cellphone coverage and thus no Internet. Google maps took us down the right road to the farm. The last portion of the road is unsealed. There is parking available on site. Nearest food is probably the nearby Wakefield bakery, and you should plan to bring a picnic with the kids to the farm, as there are picnic tables here.

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for kids of varied ages — the farm covers horse trekking, animal visits, and parties. Reviewers consistently name Kirsty and call out the care she takes with first-time riders and the range of animals on the farm. A serene country setting.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Horse trekking suits beginners through to confident riders
⏰Birthday party packages and farm visits available
đŸŽŸī¸Horses range from full-size to smaller ponies
🚗Bookings essential — small family operation

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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77 Google reviews

Kirsty as host100%
Well-cared-for horses100%
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Andrew Fraser

5 years ago

★★★★★

“This place is great! I had never ridden a horse before but the owner Kirsty was fantastic and had a great attitude. The horses were ready before they we got there. My horse 'Magic' was pleasant and calm although he did have a tendency to get a bit too close to the fence if I let him 🙂 We took a nicely paced trek around the farm, and the scenery was amazing. The weather was perfect. If you've never ridden before, prepare for sore body parts. Be careful dismounting as well. There is a petting zoo with animals as well as a children's playground and toilet facilities. There is no cellphone coverage and thus no Internet. Google maps took us down the right road to the farm. The last portion of the road is unsealed. There is parking available on site. Nearest food is probably the nearby Wakefield bakery, and you should plan to bring a picnic with the kids to the farm, as there are picnic tables here.”

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Todd Flygenring

6 years ago

★★★★★

“Kirsty and her team at Wild Oats Farm has an incredible array of Horses and Pony's plus many other lovely animals and the care she has for them all is incredible. We went there today and my three children and I enjoyed a breathtaking experience trekking through the country side around the Wild Oats Farm. Even my son (4) and daughter (6) managed to cope with crossing rivers and steep slopes! And Bailey my oldest child managed to ride the horse independently. Definitely looking forward to taking the kids again sometime really soon. Wow!”

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Deb Skelton

3 months ago

★★★★★

“We had an amazing pony party at wild oats over the weekend. The kids and adults had heaps of fun interacting with lambs, ponies, horses, donkeys, bunnies, chickens, guinea pigs and more. Brilliant value for money and wonderful hosts. Put this on your list, there are so many options available, from therapy, riding lessons, treks, parties and more I'm sure”

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Savannah and Phil Smith

3 years ago

★★★★★

“We went to Wild Oats for a birthday party and it didn't disappoint! The party room is a little girls dream and the animals are all great. Especially loved the Pony rides and the owner was generous enough to let a couple of us adults have a wee turn on the bigger horse. Would highly recommend and will Definitely go back.”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Wild Oats Farm is a working farm at 441 Pretty Bridge Valley Road, Nelson, run by Kirsty. The farm offers horse trekking (small groups, beginner-friendly), children's birthday parties, and educational farm visits with hands-on access to a range of animals. Horses range from larger horses to smaller ponies; matched to rider size and experience. Bookings essential.