QUEENSTOWN · TREKS
The routes worth the airfare.
The 5 queenstown treks hikers rate above the rest. A tight shortlist of the routes people finish and immediately start planning to do again, with prices, trail times and the outfitters who run them.
Ride Queenstown’s Cardrona High Country on horseback, cross rivers, hear gold-rush stories, and finish with a complimentary drink at the Cardrona Hotel.
Most Popular“Perfect experience , very well kept horses and the guiding was informational and we felt safe the whole time.”
Queenstown’s Lake Whakatipu cruise plus a gentle Walter Peak horse trek with tea, gardens, and a small-group feel.
“The Earnslow Cruise was fabulous; particularly enjoyed the wonderful piano playing. The horse riding was superb”
Ride the Cardrona Gold Discovery Trail with a small guide-led group, matched to your level, plus gold-rush stories and mountain views.
“this was amazing, amazing staff, great view of the snow on the mountain, great valley, strongly recommend people”
Cruise Lake Wakatipu on a vintage steamer, enjoy farm tea at Walter Peak, then take a calm small-group horse trek with expert guides.
“Beautiful scenery at an amazing location. Staff were attentive and knowledgeable about the area. Afternoon tea was delicious.”
A 2-hour small-group horse trek in Central Otago from Cromwell, with helmets, guided coaching, and big views of Lake Dunstan and Mt Pisa.
“Our daughter loves horses so we wanted to find a horse trek while in NZ. Golden Hills was the perfect place to ride and Karo was an amazing guide. We loved the ride through orchards and the mountain views. Plus it was affordable and had multiple options for times to ride.”
Every great trekking region, and the routes worth walking in each.
