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5 Best 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.

5 Best Queenstown Treks

Cardrona High Country Pub Trail Horse Riding Trek (Intermediate+) - Intermediate+ horse riding: what you’ll actually do on the trail
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Cardrona High Country Pub Trail Horse Riding Trek (Intermediate+)

1.Cardrona High Country Pub Trail Horse Riding Trek (Intermediate+)

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★ 5.0

“I was surprised that we were going to ride in the drizzle and was a little nervous but Emily was great. She offered me some waterproof clothes, helmet and off we went. She was a great equestrian and excellent communicator. Took a real interest in us and I was very grateful because I hadn't been…”

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Gold Discovery Trail Horse Trek Cardrona - Most popular! - Getting Matched With a Horse That Fits Your Skills
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Gold Discovery Trail Horse Trek Cardrona – Most popular!

3.Gold Discovery Trail Horse Trek Cardrona – Most popular!

Ride the Cardrona Gold Discovery Trail with a small guide-led group, matched to your level, plus gold-rush stories and mountain views.

★ 5.0

“Was a great walk on the horses around the paddock and up over the mountains into the fields. The instructor made us all feel very safe on the horses at all times. Steps and techniques are kept simple for beginners which is what I chose. I hRead more”

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Half Day Walter Peak Horse Trek and Cruise from Queenstown - Getting started: where you meet in Queenstown
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Half Day Walter Peak Horse Trek and Cruise from Queenstown

4.Half Day Walter Peak Horse Trek and Cruise from Queenstown

Cruise Lake Wakatipu on a vintage steamer, enjoy farm tea at Walter Peak, then take a calm small-group horse trek with expert guides.

★ 4.5

“Brilliant from start to finish. The steam boat was a nice way to make the journey down the lake. Arriving at the farm we picked the horse trek. It was very manageable for anyone who was never on a horse and the perfect setting to try it in Highly recommend”

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Golden Hills Horse Trek in Central Otago - Stop 2: Mount Pisa viewpoints and the Lake Dunstan payoff
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Golden Hills Horse Trek in Central Otago

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