MacKenzie Alpine Horse Trekking in Lake Tekapo, Mackenzie, New Zealand | Trekking

Welcome to MacKenzie Alpine Horse Trekking, Lake Tekapo, New Zealand. MacKenzie Alpine Horse Trekking is owned and operated by Sam Bray.  Sam has lived and worked in the Mackenzie district for 5 years and it is a place he knows well. He is an experienced horse rider, and loves to show off this beautiful part of New Zealand.  Sam and his experienced guides will make sure your horse ride is one to remember.

MacKenzie Alpine Horse Trekking:  1 Hour “Lake View” Consists of a gentle trek through larch and pine forest to the leading south ridge of Mt John, with fantastic views of Lake Tekapo and surrounding station country, then a gentle wander down hill to the lake and finally walking back through oak, silver birch and pine forest.

3.5 Hour “Glacier Country” Depending on the weather, this is a ride that takes in the other rides features, but you get the chance to travel on horseback to Lake Alexandrina on the western side of Lake Tekapo.. You will appreciate how harsh this land must have been to the early settlers whilst traveling back across this part of The Mackenzie Basin. An absolute must for camera enthusiasts.

Overnighter * Camp overnight at an old shepherds camp next to the Irishman Stream. Camp cooking, Sleep under the stars, and watch the sun rise strike Aoraki Mt Cook in the early morning. Rides depart approx. 1230pm and return at about 1130am the following day.  Dinner, Breakfast and refreshments included. Sleeping bags available for hire.  (Minimum 2 persons)