From the wild black sand of Muriwai Beach to the vineyards of Waiheke Island, the geothermal wonders of Rotorua, and the untamed trails of Tūrangi, this boutique tour blends world-class horsemanship with New Zealand's finest wine, food, and scenery.

Designed exclusively for a small group of riders with the option to bring partners, every night is spent in your own private room, in beautifully landscaped homes chosen for their setting - river, native bush, ocean, or vineyard views.

Three private, one-on-one riding lessons with Kirstin Kelly are woven through the Auckland leg of the trip, tailored to your ability and goals, alongside hacks along the beach and through native bush later in the tour.

                                           Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 - Sunday 7 March - Auckland: Arrival & Muriwai Beach
Your journey begins over breakfast, meeting your fellow riders before setting off for Muriwai's dramatic black sand coastline. Feel the wind and the rhythm of hooves on sand as you ride along one of New Zealand's most iconic beaches, before dismounting for a leisurely picnic overlooking the Tasman Sea. From there, settle into your first evening at your private Auckland home.
Overnight: Private house with pool, Auckland - your own room, set amid native bush and rolling countryside

Day 2 - Monday 8 March - Riding Lesson & Goat Island Marine Reserve

Begin the day with your first one-on-one riding lesson with Kirstin Kelly, tailored to your ability and goals. After a relaxed lunch back at the house, head north to Goat Island Marine Reserve for a guided snorkelling experience with a professional PADI dive instructor, followed by a peaceful walk through native New Zealand bush. The day is rounded out with dinner at The Glasshouse, Brick Bay, dining among the vines and sculpture.
Overnight: Private house with pool, Auckland - your own room, set amid native bush and rolling countryside

Day 3 - Tuesday 9 March - Lesson Two, Wine & Sculpture

A second private lesson with Kirstin sharpens your skills before an afternoon of adrenaline racing on an America's Cup racing yacht on the Auckland harbour, followed by an indulgent sundowner: wine tasting and grazing platters at a local Kumeu vineyard.
Overnight: Private house with pool, Auckland - your own room, set amid native bush and rolling countryside

Day 4 - Wednesday 10 March - Final Auckland Lesson & Ferry to Waiheke Island

Your third and final Auckland-based lesson rounds out the riding foundations before you board the ferry to Waiheke Island. Check into your island accommodation, then enjoy dinner and a sunset stroll along the beach.
Overnight: Waiheke Island lodge - your own room, with ocean views

Day 5 - Thursday 11 March - Sculpture on the Gulf & Vineyard Lunch

Spend the morning wandering Sculpture on the Gulf, Waiheke's celebrated clifftop sculpture trail with sweeping views across the Hauraki Gulf, before a long, leisurely vineyard lunch at one of the island's finest wineries. The day closes with dinner at your private clifftop home, overlooking the sea.
Overnight: Private house with pool, Waiheke Island - your own room, overlooking the sea

Day 6 - Friday 12 March - Return to Auckland & Drive to Taupō
Catch the ferry back to Auckland City before continuing south to Taupō. After checking into your accommodation, end the day out on the water with a sunset sail across Lake Taupō to the famous Māori rock carvings.
Overnight: Private house with pool, Taupō - your own room, overlooking the mighty Waikato River

Day 7 - Saturday 13 March - Rotorua: Redwoods, Spa & Adrenaline

Drive to Rotorua for a morning e-biking session through the towering Redwoods Forest, followed by a massage or facial at Wai Ariki, a Māori-influenced spa on the shores of Lake Rotorua. On the way back to Taupō, choose your thrill: a helicopter flight over Huka Falls and Lake Taupō, or a jet boat ride along the river.
Overnight: Private house, Taupō - your own room, overlooking the mighty Waikato River

Day 8 - Sunday 14 March - Tūrangi Forest Hack & Traditional Dinner

Head to Tūrangi for a scenic hack through native New Zealand bush, finishing with a swim on the horses in the crystal clear waters of the Tongariro River. In the evening, enjoy Kai Waho - a traditional Māori-inspired dining experience led by Tom, a forager and chef working in traditional methods.
Overnight: Lodge, Taupō - your own room, set among native bush overlooking the mighty Waikato River

Day 9 - Monday 15 March - Hawke's Bay Wine Tour

Travel to Hawke's Bay for a day exploring one of New Zealand's finest wine regions, with tastings across the area's boutique vineyards.
Overnight: Boutique vineyard accommodation, Hawke's Bay - your own room, overlooking the vines

Day 10 - Tuesday 16 March - Tour Concludes

Farewells over a final New Zealand breakfast before departure - ten days, unforgettable memories, and friendships that will last long after you've hung up your boots.

Overnight: -
As we keep the tour size small, this enables us to be flexible. We choose beautifully landscaped private homes to stay in, giving every rider their own room and plenty of great spaces to rest and recharge.
Places subject to confirmation. Numbers strictly limited to 5 riders plus partners.